Awesome video mate, can tell you how much you're helping out us 540ers!!
@paperandmedals83163 жыл бұрын
Great video that every E39 4.4 owner needs to see. Wish I had a lift. Being over 6ft tall it sucks to wrench on a car for as long as this job takes.
@edkalsbeek17653 жыл бұрын
Jack it up a bit and put on stands
@javzee23155 ай бұрын
I am not even tall and killed my back working/ cleaning mine. I got a stool 100x better
@WayToManyAssassins4 ай бұрын
@@javzee2315 I would've taken off the bumper and radiator
@javzee23154 ай бұрын
@@WayToManyAssassins I think it would be worth it for a much time I will need to be there in front of the car. I just worry that it all won’t go back on 100% straight
@vincetaliaferro27773 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot, if I ever attempt this it will be because of this video. You're the man when it comes to M62TU.
@vincetaliaferro27772 жыл бұрын
ouch I am actually going to have to do this now.. mine just failed after an oil change.
@rollorescue15823 жыл бұрын
Not sure if it's worth noting (or if you've had this experience), but if the vanos are rebuilt/refreshed, it's likely that you'll not get continuity when testing. Besian agrees that it's okay, you just need to rotate counterclockwise until it stops and snug it up a bit.
@garyvanremortel52182 жыл бұрын
I did the M62 timing chains and guides job on my old 2001 X5 and it's really not difficult.
@marcelcovaci992211 ай бұрын
On a scale from 1 to 5 how difficult is it? I’m wondering if I should pull the trigger on getting a 2002 540i with 108k miles. Thank you
@garyvanremortel521811 ай бұрын
I would say a 3. You'll want to do it with the whole front grille and radiator removed to save your back. I must have done it right because I sold it to my neighbor and it now has 270Kmi.
@marcelcovaci992211 ай бұрын
@@garyvanremortel5218 nice!! You did a great job then. If you remember, were there any specialty tools that broke the bank? I’ll do the research about what I need if I choose to go down this un forsaken path. Maybe it will be a good negotiation point with the stealership that has the 540 that caught my attention
@garyvanremortel521811 ай бұрын
@@marcelcovaci9922 You'll need the camshaft tool kit and you'll want to find someone to do a rebuild of the VANOS gears while you're doing the chains, guides and tensioners. I found a guy in Concord CA to do the VANOS gears.
@imabozoMeng8 ай бұрын
@@marcelcovaci9922i reckon you'd be looking at around $2200-$2500 with current prices (FCP, ECS, etc.) for parts and depending on tools you might have available already.
@hosamosman51543 жыл бұрын
You are the best in this m62,,, learnt that from you long time ago. Keep it up.
@EdAguirre-zf6lg6 ай бұрын
You need both China tools and German solutions together work very good ❤ i fix my 04 land Rover range Rover HSE
@notquickforyou43243 ай бұрын
Great video but my question is by taking tension off the timing chain can I just replace the guides
@pugs13773 жыл бұрын
Great vid. When I finnaly do my vanos seals this will be a big help. I already got the gas timing kit and the vanos rebuild tools. Just need to make time to do it!
@gerrymazon3 жыл бұрын
Oh shoot. I was so hoping for you to replace the guides as well. That would have been a 3 hour video I guess. :-) Great explanatory video (as always) Nathan.
@sinamardani87713 жыл бұрын
I wish you would film the first start.
@gnomebmw3 жыл бұрын
I need this help big time. My 540i e39 on jacks in pieces ready for this.
@DuaneMoore3 жыл бұрын
About to get into this video . 1hr good job Nate ;)
@alkalineph94463 жыл бұрын
Great video Nathan! 👍🏼
@pugs13773 жыл бұрын
That jump pack would be handy to take to the jy to test window Motors and whatnot
@molliegh2 жыл бұрын
Just got the fiancé a nice 2001 X5 with 114k miles. Not looking forward to this job but it has to be done.
@testosteronba3 жыл бұрын
Great video with a lot of helpful tips that I wish I knew long time ago
@francispowell18113 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Nathan.
@fpb3rd3 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial! Couple things, why didn't you show the GAS vanos wrench? It's a lot easier to use, plus I like to hold pressure on the vanos body while snuggling and tightening the T55 cam bolts. Since some people might be doing the besien procedure where you have to bend the pins then they won't work with meter people might go crazy when they don't see 0Ω Torquing cyl 5-8 first is best practice as it pulls tension on the chain, but as long as you have enough tension on the guide it's fine Last thing, I think GAS says put the blocks on one as time and transfer then over when there were only 2 cam blocks in the kit rather than 4
@fpb3rd3 жыл бұрын
Also, I definitely recommend counter holding the cams when torquing!
@efborgomini46042 жыл бұрын
Great content, as always. Quick question for you- do you add any RTV to exposed portion of upper pan where it meets with lower timing cover? Guides are intact and I wasn’t planning on removing the pan. Thanks and keep up the great work!
@patricwell83353 жыл бұрын
Nice i hope this help me out.. Im using the G.A.S for the timing..That chain slack you were talking at the beginning would that cause that issue. The reason why everything with the kit line up and lock up in place... P.s 37:26 wow great info.
@christiantmorales1434 Жыл бұрын
EDIT: problem end up being a spun harmonic balancer hub-only thing i can imagine is cranking it on with to many ugga duggas (torque gun). In case anyone has this issue. Had me scratching my brain for a while. Great demonstration. But have a concern: i looked at my m62tu/540 on an engine stand. When i spin the crank and insert the flywheel locking pin the ot timing mark constantly is off and sits at 1oclock as opposed to 11 that the lower timing cover marks are on. Odd part is: ive rotated multiple times to see if it lines up and it does not. Decided to look for tdc by looking at the cams. All cams square up (numbers facing up) and timing blocks fit and the flywheel pin fit but the timing mark on the harmonic balancer is still off at 1oclock. I saw forums with this unanswered. I am really stumped bc if I lock the cams and free spin the cam sprockets with the crank to reach the tdc marking-the locking pin wouldnt be where it needs to be. Any idea?? The motor was running. Im in the middle of a swap and pulled upper timing cover prior to securing guide that keeps tension. So now im trying to ensure timing is correct.
@stics4122 жыл бұрын
When you take the cam blocks off bank 1 , the intake cam moves and then the sensor wheel moves to a different location. Is this correct?
@alkalineph94463 жыл бұрын
Nathan you won’t buy more but YOU KNOW the M62tu engine videos are profitable because people like me will watch it. Now as a tip (Thank Me later) no one has done a video on repairing the self leveling hardware (lines/accumulators) Not one KZbinr…..til this day.
@Danny_Wolfe Жыл бұрын
THank you for your GREAT videos! Can you tell me if i can replace my VANOS unnits without removing the lower timing cover? I just replaced all guides and chains, etc but need to replace VANOS...Your advice is so greatly appreciated!
@ghyfhtdnhvghfhgfjy28057 ай бұрын
Absolute legend
@joellowery Жыл бұрын
Omg, so glad I found this…
@HakenE303 жыл бұрын
I have done the chain guides on M62 without the special tools.
@frankarandajr31382 жыл бұрын
Hey Nate. Great video. Question for you. Where do you get the crank pin. The one I have in my kit from G.A.S is to short. Let me know thanks
@1990Redline3 жыл бұрын
There not to bad to do, once you did it, it's all good and those engines are pretty nice to drive and can take a beating..
@usace6910 ай бұрын
Where can I find this red timing kit? The link doesn’t shows where can I buy it!
@DemonSlayer-df4ym3 жыл бұрын
My beautiful titanium silver 01 740il thanks you. Paid $3k 1 year ago to get this done. Rattle on cold start happening already.
@NathansBMWWorkshop3 жыл бұрын
Change that tensioner
@warrenspearing19042 жыл бұрын
Hi Nathan thank you for the videos so far they’ve been a great help. I’m currently doing the draindown filter change on my rebuilt 4.6is after I’ve used a combination of your rebuild videos for Timing chain replacement. Car ran fine and I had no sign of any check engine lights in the interim. Just on the off chance I have taken the valve covers of for paint and I’ve noticed the inlet cam was rotated 1-4. So better safe than sorry l stripped down and reset the timing. However this didn’t fix it…. I have a strange issue when everything is timed and all set if I cut the cable tie that’s holding the tensioner in place the Vanos unit on the left bank rotates back round to the right stop (after I’ve set to fully CCW). This obviously means that the timing goes out upfront on the reluctor wheel as it’s rotated maybe 8-10 mm back CW? What I am mainly concerned about is until oil pressure is up in the the tensioner I can’t remove the cable tie and risk the cam being out of time. But I obviously can’t do this without having it fully assembled. Hopefully you can help or shed some light on the situation! Thanks in advance Warren
@Leprovocateur3 жыл бұрын
Nathan, I have a 1998 540ia non Vanos m62B44. My question is, is it easier without the Vanos units to change chain guides? Somewhat of a dumb question, just curious. You mentioned a fuse link or fusible link on the M62 engines in one of your video’s a few years back! You did not show the location on the E39 engine compartment. I am also a monthly contributor to your BMW DIY channel. Are you going have any different content for us contributors? Your videos have helped so much and to safe a few bucks here and there. Thanks!!!
@onesikm3 Жыл бұрын
I watched your previous video and you mentioned something about the Chinese timing tools and causing a checking engine light ? I’m in the process of diagnosing a friends car, 01 540i. I’m not too familiar with the v8s and all my knowledge is based on working on s5x/m5x engines inline 6s so I really appreciate your videos Nathan!!! I finally got the engine running smooth after chasing multiple vacuum leaks and misfires because of mismatched and defective coils. The mechanic before me charged money the guy lots of money and didn’t do anything at all sadly so I’ve stepped in to bring this car back up to life and that I have so far lol. But I can’t seem to narrow down where I have oil leaks under the intake manifold? Is it likely for the rear oil separator to leak sending down oil toward the front ?
@usace6910 ай бұрын
Where can I find the same timing tool that you used?
@Agent_Missouri3 жыл бұрын
I know you hate this job but Im wondering what you charge to do it? I’m in Missouri down by Branson, could bring the car to you. 03 540 with 179k.
@HollywoodHornet3 жыл бұрын
Watching Phillip break those torx bolts loose gave me anxiety. Also, I bought the electric Makita ratchet 18 volts. That way I could use my little Makita impact and big Makita impact 18 volt batteries since I already had those batteries laying around. I'm surprised you didn't also. I'm more of a grit your teeth when starting kinda guy myself. You might bite your tongue sticking that thing out, or worse, lick something tasty, lol. I VANOS solenoid seals still leak even with the damn gasket maker. I guess in this case more is more and I'm just gonna have to glob it on next time. The less is more philosophy is a no go on those solenoid seals.
@yr41372 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for the sharing
@ThePerfectionOfLexus2 жыл бұрын
BE VERY AWARE AT 54:26! The camshaft sprocket bolts MUST be torqued before turning the engine by hand to verify correct timing, it's a CRITICAL STEP!!!. I made the mistake, and only snugged the camshaft sprocket bolts, by following this video step by step. The camshaft sprocket bolts got loose in the middle of turning the engine by hand, resulting in the camshafts NOT moving. I had to manually turn them around into the locking position, to start over with the timing.
@ytgamer2011-12 жыл бұрын
Hey boss how do you know when the timing chain and guides need to be replaced ? What are some of the things I should be looking for ?
@LynxStarAuto2 жыл бұрын
There are different symptoms. From bad to worse. You can search up here on KZbin plenty of folks have uploaded videos of the noise at various stages. You will also set trouble codes for valve timing. Initially what fails is your tensioner. That one gives a symptom of like a rattle at cold start that goes away after a few seconds. Imo all the aftermarket tensioners are junk and will fail in short time. Don't do the ghetto thing of putting spacers or nuts inside to make it tighter either. All you are doing is shortening the life of your tensioner. Buy the BMW one (under 100 bucks) and you will be fine. From there the next most common failure will be the timing chain guide rail. The lower circular one that runs in the middle of the block between the two heads. That one when it fails you will get a consistent tapping or clacking sound that does not go away. You may also set a check engine light as well. The final one is the VANOS units themselves. Those produce the same clacking, tapping sound, but the pitch and speed of the noise is slightly different as the cams spin at a different speed than the lower rotating assembly. It takes a trained ear to differentiate the noises. But regardless, a bad clacking or tapping noise coming from the front of your engine? Likely a timing job is in your future.
@MRXCHRISS Жыл бұрын
What's the cost for complete timing chain replacement. Non vanos. Roughly.. I'm out on the west coast.. Thanks.
@fordman77881 Жыл бұрын
Is that kit off amzon the one u put in link good
@alkalineph9446 Жыл бұрын
I inherited a e39 that needs this. Since I don’t care about it as much I may do this job myself and take the risk.
@CrazyOneToo2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I like videos like this.
@FabianCharrua2 жыл бұрын
Help!! Bought a cheap chinese kit with the solenoid socket and well... its chinese and it stripped the 32 mm solenoid nut. My question is there enough room from the top once you take the valve cover off to put an adjustable wrench on it? I don't want to take the front cover off since Im only replacing the solenoids now. Thanks.
@mijinxx39372 ай бұрын
I refuse to buy anotherone killed me 😂😂😂❤
@billyingram53942 жыл бұрын
Nathan I have a question. Where can I get the timing kit that you use on this BMW man?
@NathansBMWWorkshop2 жыл бұрын
They were on Amazon and eBay , not sure anymore
@juansavinon27992 жыл бұрын
How much do you charge to do the timing chain guides?
@jeromemotter4344 Жыл бұрын
Is this a similar issue with, say, 2006 N62 in a 750li?
@kamilkorduba42343 жыл бұрын
What type of loctite did you use while tightening the screws from Vanos?
@bobstacey93113 жыл бұрын
Nathan said to use red and suggested they check that tube they had had not gone to dust!
@BigDaddy_BHJ19773 жыл бұрын
You rather do this or timing belt on a audi a8 4.2
@NathansBMWWorkshop3 жыл бұрын
4.2 is a chain
@BigDaddy_BHJ19773 жыл бұрын
@@NathansBMWWorkshop the older 2000 year model
@larryjohnson81682 жыл бұрын
OT is top dead center right?
@Gansekommando2 ай бұрын
At 5:37 neat I will have a slightly easier time since I am missing the hardware that mounts the airbox to the car lol
@SatoshiCommentorto Жыл бұрын
You did this in an hour AND explain it? why do I pay for multiple hours for someone to do it lol.
@alexanderstefanxandraswedi58353 жыл бұрын
Great
@ShowMeWhatINeedToKnow3 жыл бұрын
What's the best generation of 5 series to buy, minus the G30? I'm guessing F10 in the 535i variant with the n55?
@intr282 жыл бұрын
hi, good job , is there any way to check vanos with inpa?
@intr282 жыл бұрын
kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHSvgICQZrSWlbM
@luigifabio773 жыл бұрын
11.20: fuel injectors have clips. 'Popping' with a breaker bar will be expensive.
@NathansBMWWorkshop3 жыл бұрын
It pops the metal retainer over the plastic nub, it wont break them
@luigifabio773 жыл бұрын
@@NathansBMWWorkshop if all goes as planned, yes. But the plastic is 20 years old at this point, I'm not that brave.
@damianlugocantu9623 Жыл бұрын
2005 540????
@GeorgeAusters3 жыл бұрын
BMW have never made a good V8... You either go inline 6 or V12!
@carlgeorgtsigakis4982 жыл бұрын
Having owned 4, 6, 8 and 12s, all BMWs have their own issues.. Hmm I should get a V10.. ;)
@OzzyTheFerret1293 жыл бұрын
Yeah do the 4.6is x5 and you should me something
@NathansBMWWorkshop3 жыл бұрын
Its the same engine and same procedure
@OzzyTheFerret1293 жыл бұрын
@@NathansBMWWorkshop no it’s not
@OzzyTheFerret1293 жыл бұрын
Can use a meter on the 4.6is so I guess you never did one
@NathansBMWWorkshop3 жыл бұрын
@@OzzyTheFerret129 I do know there is no pegs on the 4.6 , but it wasnt worth mentioning because the entire procedure other than that one thing is the same
@B7NKY3 жыл бұрын
I have a 2002 bmw 525i please I texted u on instagram i need help i have questions if u have the time!