How to SET TIMING - BMW N63 and S63

[@thatdude3832]

That was the best instructions on the timing then I've ever seen! Can I send you my N63TU motor? Or should I just send you the whole 750LI. (smiling)

[@dnl35projects]

Thank you ! We do rebuild these engines and could help you with yours if needed

[@planet3bike]

I have one objection: when angle-tightening bolts you should apply the same principle as with torque-tightening which is - it needs to be done in a single uninterrupted motion. Static friction is not the same as sliding friction. This is especially important for head bolts and rod bolts, but by the same measure it's almost as important for any bolt where angle tightening measurement is given.

[@dnl35projects]

You are absolutely right however I found a bit hard to tight and torque while recording, siting on a small stool 🤣 thanks for the feedback

[@KurtV8]

Great video as usual. The workshop manual describes a step which you didn't do in the video. Prior to tightening the final tightening of the new vanos bolts, it tells you to: "loosen the central vanos bolts by maximum 40°, crank engine back at central bolt through 8°, insert central bolt of intake camshaft (jointing torque 5 Nm) and repeat for exhaust, then move crank back to 150 degrees". It describes these steps as 'important'. Can I ask your views on this process?

[@dnl35projects]

Hi, I believe that step is basically to ensure the vanos gears are in the most retarded position and those were checked prior to assembling the engine

[@miitchsanders]

Great video!

[@dnl35projects]

Thanks Mitch - Hopefully will be doing one of your S58’s one day 😂

[@miitchsanders]

Absolutely we will. Keen to sleeve one and push for 2000hp

[@BKoby79]

Hello great video. But you didn’t show how to set the manual tensioner, so the chain is at the correct tension. Can you explain that or show it. Thank you.

[@dnl35projects]

Answered above

[@user-f10]

Great work! If you are taking the engine apart that already has no timing issues, Would the first steps be to lock the crank, then lock the camshafts, then remove the tensioner? Can the passenger side be done first, then assembled and then driver side done?

[@dnl35projects]

Yes you can do each side individually and it doesn't matter which side you do first. In order to remove the tensioner you should lock it first (slide a pin into the whole) and in order to do that you could pry the chain guide with a lever (to compress the tensioner) or rotate the engine anti-clockwise a bit (PS: thats the only scenario you should ever crank the engine anti-clockwise, when you are dismantling it. doing so could cause the chain to skip a teeth)

[@user-f10]

@@dnl35projects I can’t seem to find the size of the pin for that tensioner hole, is it 3mm or 3.5mm?

[@robertmassmann228]

Alignment kit I purchased has only one set of cam lock tools, can time still be set. Also you didn't really show getting the cams in the correct position, how do you make sure they are correct angular position when installing cam lock tool?

[@dnl35projects]

Hi Robert, the timing kits for Non-TU engines usually have locks for only two cams (intake and exhaust) - that’s completely fine because timing one bank does not affect the other so you do one at the time. As for the camshaft, pause the video where I show the slots for the cam tools to slide - there is a shaved/grinded surface on the cams which should point up when you installing the tools - yes you can potentially install them upside down (180 degrees off) and that will need the timing however if ensure the shaved are up, both locking tools will sit on the cams perfectly fine and flush to the head.

[@robertmassmann228]

Thank you for replying to my question, at this stage I am not sure the block can be used. I did get piston and a view of the crankshaft, even though the car was running there were connector rod bear welded to the crankshaft and some were so worn they were paper thin. I only saw one undamaged crank journal out of the four. I think I am going purchase a reman engine form BMW. I still will like to rebuild an engine and will try to collect all needed parts. So thank you for all your informative videos.

[@TinCanSailor]

Thank you sir. Great content and instruction!

[@dnl35projects]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@petruandreascondurachi3718]

Good job !

[@dnl35projects]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@AlisonWilfling]

Hi Daniel I have the exact same car as you X5M, I have an engine light problem, I have looked at all the usual things, taken it to 4 work shops no one can fix it. Any ides, love to here from you.

[@dnl35projects]

Hi Alison, it’s impossible for anyone to tell you what the problem is without firstly scanning the car and sort out the error codes - there are a few hundred possibilities that would the engine light. Did the mechanics give you any codes ?

[@patryk996]

Thanks!

[@dnl35projects]

Thank You

[@hasanalothman27]

It seems that my car did complain about the vavle tronic and i need to replace them any seggestion could i remove them by them selfs

[@dnl35projects]

There are quite a few items involved in the "valvetronics" - I'd suggest to further investigate exactly whats causing the issue

[@C63V8]

Excellent

[@dnl35projects]

Thanks

[@sickvick83]

How can I get a hold of you I’m having problems with my x5m e70

[@dnl35projects]

Hi, we are in the Sydney's Northern Beaches - Theres an email address in the channel's homepage.

[@joabescobar4919]

Hl Seeking for help My bmw 2010 750li Having misfiring and 1 and 2 cylinder some times fire some don’t Already change al vanus selenoids and all coils and all sparks plugs and still the same misfiring

[@dnl35projects]

The fuel injectors are a known issue on these early S63 - Check to see if you have index 12 injectors and if not that could be a cause

[@kevin-jm3qb]

Wow great content. How can a channel like this have Only 3k subs. The KZbin algorithm is a complete joke. Any b58 build videos in the future? Zf8hp51~76 build as well? My Toyota Z4 needs to make a couple of Porsche owners cry.

[@dnl35projects]

Thank you ! Yes I have some B58/S58 rods to test however I don’t think that will happen this year but I’m definitely keen on rebuilding a B58

[@orientautoservice7082]

Hello sir I have a problem with the valvetronic servomotor with this engine it's been 6 months that the car is at my garage and I can't find any solutions even if I have to pay you I am ready to do it so that you help me or I could contact you to better explain the problem and everything I tried to solve this problem thank you for trying to help me

[@dnl35projects]

Hi, I'm in Sydney Northern Beaches - Send us an email and we can work something out

[@orientautoservice7082]

@@dnl35projects can you give me your email because i can't find any email on the home page

[@appleid7040]

Hi daniel is the crankshaft n63 same s63?

[@dnl35projects]

Yes

[@ramyarakram3257]

What is the difference between S63 and S63TU ?

[@dnl35projects]

The engine configuration is basically the same however many improvement have been made on the TU - The VALVETRONIC on intake has been completely changed, oil pump is different, PCV and emissions are much different, fuel injectors, HPFP, the ECUs are water cooled and most importantly the wiring Barnes on the TU is waaay easier to work with (from mechanics point of view) than the non TU engines

[@ionutbuga8393]

i really don’t understand how to align the crankshaft 😢😢!!

[@ionutbuga8393]

if i understand the piston number one has to be up…and it should be 150° before the piston number one is up…right?

[@dnl35projects]

I looked back at the videos and you are absolutely right, my apologies as I've been doing this for a while and didn't actually realise I could explain the crank tool a bit further, also the cam positioning. Basically the lock tool I bolt onto the crank (harmonic balancer) has to align with the marks on it, we then insert the locking pin until it reaches the timing cover on the correct spot. Send me an email and I can provide some photos of what I mean.

[@ionutbuga8393]

@@dnl35projectsThank you very much! can you provide your email address? thank you!

[@dnl35projects]

[e-mail]

[@BKoby79]

Hello great video. But you didn’t show how to set the manual tensioner, so the chain is at the correct tension. Can you explain that or show it. Thank you.

[@dnl35projects]

You fit the manual tensioner the same way as the normal one, but tight the adjuster bolt with your hands until is tight (manual says 0.5Nm) - As long as there’s no slack in the chain you’re good

[@BKoby79]

Thank you.

[@Yeniceri550]

Excellent

[@dnl35projects]

Thank you !

[@Yeniceri550]

@@dnl35projects a question🤣..I have a 2016 F10 550i. I saw you torqued the lower oilpan bolts to 10Nm. In another video, a guy rebuilt his N63 and torqued lower oilpan to 27Nm. Which should I do? Am about to change my pan and gasket soon.