Putting It Back Together! - M62TU Timing Chain Guide Replacement DIY - E53 Rescue

[@benberk8541]

Me and my dad had a really rough relationship and one of the only things we bonded with was learning about cars while trying to fix this exact same car. We got it a year ago with about 118k miles on it. We didn't even know how to do oil changes or jack up a car back then. Now we have done head gasket changes, to air springs brakes and a lot of other little things. Then I just found out a tonight hours ago about the m62 timing chain being a matter of when not if in these cars. My car sounds exactly like this one did at the start of the series. Mine is probably due for a replacement too. I was in complete despair knowing this job was way above our skill level and we could never afford paying for that to be done. I was trying my hardest to not think about having to sell it, we love this car. After watching this I feel like if I rewatch these videos about a dozen times I might be able to do this job. So I can't express my gratitude enough for you! Thank you so much for this series. You have excellent camera work and 4k quality, clear instructions and a wealth of knowledge. Your channel is top quality. Thank you so much for doing youtube!

[@MikePlacer]

Did you do it yet I’m Curious I have no clue how to fix cars really and my dad pretty good I’m Thinking about grabbing a 540i to work on with him

[@benberk8541]

@@MikePlacer I just ordered all the parts so now im just waiting for them to arrive. The German Auto Solutions website has a good step by step instruction so I am pretty confident we will get it done. Still a bit nervous though lol I think its a great idea. You will probably end up yelling at each other a lot but when the job is done its really satisfying haha

[@MikePlacer]

@@benberk8541 yea my favorite thing in the world is working on my car with my dad also it brought us a lot closer. Good luck let me know how it goes maybe make a video on it when your done their isn’t enough info on this stuff

[@kimbangayan2340]

How did it go? I have a m62 that needs this job done and like you, im super scared to get started.

[@RobertoSF77]

You and this series saved my M62 E38! We had your videos on an iPad on top of the engine and went through the rebuild step by step, buying all the parts and tools you recommended here (btw, loved the jokes, commentary, and insights). My neighbor and I had a great time. And at the end, our engine fired right up! No error codes! I'm driving my car (affectionately known as Pepe) again!! Thank you so much Jason, YOU ARE the 50sKid!!

[@justdriving2112]

one of the great feelings is an engine firing right up after major work.

[@Wini42]

Well, im not a mechanic (just a fellow software engineer like you). I watch your videos for "fun". But as a long time viewer I just want to congratulate to you for the hard work you did on the car. I am truely happy that you come back creating these videos. Thank you Jason for the hours of entertainment!

[@MrBmwedr]

I just completed the timing chains and guides. I used the German Auto Solutions tools and their online explanation. Your video was excellent! I watched it and used it as I moved through the process of removing and replacing the chains/guides/water pump. Speaking as a retired high school science teacher, you did an excellent job of shooting the video and explaining the process as you went. I also appreciated your calmness and lack of swearing. My 540i M-Sport has 170,000 miles and the guides were intact and not broken, but seemed brittle. The oil was changed on a regular basis at 3,000 miles and was serviced by one independent BMW shop from 25,000 miles. I sure this made a difference. Thanks again for an excellent tutorial! Look forward to checking out your other videos

[@vviiper]

After installing a new timing chain tensioner, I believe you're supposed to pull the fuses for the fuel system and crank the engine for about 5-10 seconds to allow oil pressure to build, and until the oil pressure light goes out, that would have saved you all that horrible noise on the first start up :')

[@mikegsg9r]

I didn't do this, but some people have there cam bolts and timing wheels come loose after doing this even after torquing to spec. I'm not sure how it helps, but I read priming the oil, puts pressure in the VANOS and prevents an impact like action when starting up and prevents the cam bolts from loosening. That would be a disaster.

[@jimbob7051]

Thank you very much for this step by step video series, made doing the timing chain and guides a pleasure. I used a updated Chinese timing tool set (blue case) and it worked out perfectly. Engine is smooth and quiet now! Cheers!

[@myxipitlik2]

Wow this job is not for the faint hearted. Great series, enjoy watching them. Congratulations and well done!

[@50sKid]

Glad you like them!

[@sverkere]

Fantastic by including all those details that otherwise could bite us!

[@KKE1978]

You are truly God sent. You make me enjoy working on my 540i/6 with the same engine.

[@jakesmall3454]

First start after doing this service is always terrifying. It sounds awful at first but when it smooths out, damn it feels good.

[@lawpenner]

Wow. Kudos bro. Big job. I watched the whole 5 part series. I'm waffling on whether to attempt this myself

[@evanstechreviews1847]

my guy. this might just be the best m62 timing chain series every. i did the timing on my own from knowledge but i messed it up. these vids gave me the ablility to make my e39 whole again. thanks g

[@benjaminsmith4519]

For those wondering about the fasteners on the bottom of the timing cover/upper oil pan you can loosen your motor mount nut on both motor mounts (the nut in center not the 2 e12 bolts) and jack the engine up to get more room if needed. Do not loosen all the way but do loosen them close as you can to the too right before they would come off. You should also remove the lower part of your steering shaft from your rack pinion. Lower steering shaft bolt is a e12 as well. After that put something soft on your jack like cardboard or old sham cloths and then carefully jack you engine up till the engine touches the top of the motor mount nuts at the very top. By doing this you will gain alot more room to work

[@scottrobson4097]

One very useful tip I wanted to share is that you can install the main timing chain tensioner on the right upper timing case before you install the timing case to make things way easier. It's pretty simple to keep the tensioner compressed with your hand while you position the case in place.

[@tbirdboy]

Your my hero. I really don't have the cajoles to tackle this job on my 2000 540i. But to see it run so smooth and quiet gives me courage.

[@notorious1ace]

Hi fif, a temp fix for the pulley was to pry open the black sealing ring in the middle and grease up the bearings inside

[@IlistentotheRadioRadioStereo]

I am about to do that to my 2002 540i. Definitely buying the german solutions tools. I was going to skip timing it since the guides are barely breaking since they started to break and if I run the engine it is not skipping the teeth. Perhaps make tons of permanent markings. But after watching the videos I will go ahead and time it.

[@scottrobson4097]

Awesome video!!!. Most others only show disassembly and then say just reverse what you did which isn't helpful, especially when you don't knock out the job in a day or 2. Thanks!!!

[@mauriciocoura4167]

Great video! great camera angle! You saved me lots of money when I had to take the intake manifold out on my 328i 2000 to replace a water pipe. I prob could not have done without you. It was super hard as it was my first time, but I did it and the car started fine. lol ... thank you !

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Wow man nice! Super high quality walk through how to on this job!

[@TomasLineros]

Thanks for the video. Very useful and really well explained as always. 😁🙌🏻

[@alekjuskevice]

Thank, your great at explaining things I have a 2000 540i with a very noisy chain. I will use this as a reference when I go through the front of the motor. I’m a fairly seasoned mechanic, I hope to be ok. Thanks again!

[@michaelprice3785]

Glad I have a 3 series with the 6. My son in law wanted to sell me a 5 series with the v-8. Glad I passed.

[@AlecKristi]

Thanks for the vid! I'm about to fully rebuild a n62, and this video is an inspiration! Also, there's a ton of similarities between the m62 and n62..

[@danielrobinson2861]

I dont have this car... but I still watch!

[@clubsport_46330]

Don't have this car either... Still watching... If I get whatever car 50s kid works on then I'd never need a mechanic ever again... Im my own warranty from watching his videos😂

[@BmwMe-uh9sy]

go get 1 then

[@danielrobinson2861]

@@BmwMe-uh9sy I have your car, I just like BMWs

[@curtishouze1471]

This was a joy to watch!!!!

[@gancheli]

I felt really happy, with a big smil, from this side of the monitor. Well done, great Job!

[@lionellaurent6740]

Hello, I purchased a similar car with time chain guide gone completely. I getting ready to buy a different engine to put in there. Before I put the new engine, would it possible to do this job while the engine is on a stand? How would I put it on top dead while it’s on stand ? How would I lock the flywheel while is on the engine stand?

[@brendenns3926]

Thanks for the vid!! Enjoyed watching with a cold one!!

[@50sKid]

awesome!

[@Jeffrey-cd7rd]

Thank you so much for your excellent videos! I'm restoring a 2001 E39 540i and these have been so helpful!

[@whymedude88]

Awesome ! Let’s do a follow up with the issues and fixes. Also with car running

[@50sKid]

Will do!

[@RastusMcbride]

Approx total cost of parts??? Thanks

[@waynetomlison7735]

Great job you did a wonderful work👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@christianbarraza2899]

This video is a work of art. Very nicee

[@lightspeed6302]

Nice work sounds strong 💪

[@paulcarryer8070]

Just curious as to how you built (and checked) oil pressure before first fire up.. or did you just skip that process and go full send? 😂,, either way this a great video!

[@pedrorosario1831]

Hey brother Jason I really appreciate watching your videos even if it’s not pertaining to my 2002 X5 M62TU which I’m planning to restore my question is can I clean the throttle body without doing any harm to the program in the DME

[@andykim8359]

I own a 2001 740il with 50K. I am sure i have to do this sometime in the future. Thank you! Also, did you touch on the valley pan gasket repair?

[@corteman]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@mikimiki195]

Great videos 👍🏻

[@lp2565]

Damn. Just Damn. Good Job!

[@gnomebmw]

3 questions after watching the full series: 1. I read there is a trick to mash down the upper timing covers to be flush. Tighten down the valve covers without* gaskets temporarily. Then remove and replace with gaskets. Has anyone tried this trick? 2. My e39 has a Thin rubber hose that runs along top of radiator from bleeder valve area. I don't see that on your video. 3. Concerned about Order of fluids fills? Maybe pull fuel pump fuse to start circulating oil to critical areas and coolant and ps fluid around first before engine actually fires up? A few good long cranks with no fuel first, then actually start it? Ideas? Risk of trying to bleed coolant and ps and top up oil at same time? Agree?

[@runner3033]

Regarding #1: That trick did _not_ work for me, it leaked at that joint. Was also nervous about torquing down too hard on the covers, they are pot metal and quite brittle. I tried different ways to try and hold it down while tightening bolts, ended up calling a friend to push it down and hold it flush while I tightened the bolts, was well worth the beers. Also, make sure to put sealant in those corners - he did it on the lower cover but doesn't look like he did on the uppers. They will leak.

[@aamer415]

Savage! So Sick!!

[@dumbcat]

just fyi. not a criticism. the engine sounded sketch at first because you forgot to prime the tensioner with oil (you can find the procedure on youtube). the tensioner had no oil in it. this may have caused minor damage to your brand new timing chain guides. the metal timing chain was not tensioned properly and was bashing around on the new plastic guides until the tensioner filled with oil and started doing its job

[@runner3033]

Yes, this is why the guides fail in the first place. Spring in tensioner gets weak, oil passages gather varnish etc. so with every start it takes a little longer to tension the chain properly. The guides get slapped by the chain while it pumps up; after some time as plastic gets brittle with age they are unable to deal with the repeated beatings and fall apart.

[@benjaminsmith4519]

As far as the 100 NM, 60°, 60°, 30° Torque for the Crankshaft pulley bolt where did you receive these Torque specs from? I just got doing mine. I broke a breaker bar and a torque angle doing this. Something seems off here to me. Like the last 30° seems extremely excessive IMO

[@Kartanomaa]

I have a question: do the camshafts move after removing of the camshaft locking blocks so they look like out of timing? None of these youtibe videos show this end process.

[@burntnougat5341]

Yes the intake cams can spring into a slightly different angle because they are variable valved. It is normal and won't mess your timing

[@Kartanomaa]

@@burntnougat5341 thanks!

[@burntnougat5341]

@@Kartanomaa no worries! Which car did you do your timing chain guide job on? Curious if you replaced the cyclonic separator that sits behind the central U guide and the vacuum regulator behind the intake manifold?

[@Kartanomaa]

@@burntnougat5341 I am about to replace at least the guides on my car. The oil separator will be replaced because it is very brittle. The thing I am most curious about is what should you really replace besides the guides and old tensioners since I am not sure the chains or the hardened metal sprockrts wear that much. There are several options and I am not sure any of cost effective option is good enough: 1st = just guides, 2nd guides and main chain, 3rd guides and all 3 chains/upper tensioners, 4th guides, all chains/upper tensioners and all the sprockets (3 sprockets). 5th all the former + vanos gears = costs very big buck. If you do the 4th option you still have "worn" vanos gears, which means your new chains and new sprockets will wear sooner. And I am not sure if the chain is much longer at this stage than the new one. Best would be all new components but those vanos gears are 500usd/piece so cost is pretty big at this point. I am wondering if just the guides and the new tensioners would sufficient and cost effective option besides the oil separation parts, since I see no point of replacing chains and part of sprockets because they will wear sooner because of old vanos gears.

[@corteman]

What engine codes did you get?

[@50sKid]

evap solenoid circuit

[@matreyia]

Did you use green coolant after all that work?

[@LuisVega-zw2xe]

Hi man you do very good job. By any chance can you let me know why one of the vamos on the right side every time I turn the shaft to see if I got it right on the replacement of the chains the vano jus jump back and the time goes off, You thing is because vanos need to get rebuild with the O rings ? Thank you very much I appreciate so much.

[@johnvelasquez3299]

I’m doing the timing guides on my BMW X5 4.4l and after done the job I did remove the tool holding the camshaft on the left side and the intake camshaft moved like a spring, is that right?

[@patricwell8335]

Look easy so i decided to take a wack at it...well i install the G.A.S kit...im going nuts getting code 33 bank 1 vanos inlet camshaft position sensor...i redo the timing over 5 times and still end up with the same code...i do notice tho my vanos solenoid aint reading correctly (98) could that effect the camshaft trigger wheel...or just trigger alignment is off or other issue maybe ecu

[@bradwines4743]

It looked like you put the t/g tensioner in backwards, the spring loaded side go's toward the chain guide.

[@dtantal]

I only changed a tensioner for the timing chain in the exact same model , year and color car, now the car has everything OK checked it with INPA,ISTA, and Autel. It cranks, runs fine for a few secs and then the DME7.2 shuts off the engine and it dies there are NO codes from this at all. It is not a fuel issue, spark issues, fuses, all sensors are OK and signals. Why would the DME shut it off?

[@50sKid]

Timing is wrong maybe 🤔. Without codes to go on I really have no idea

[@burntnougat5341]

Huzzah! She lives!

[@ahmarabbas123]

I followed your step by step video, upon completion while I tried to start it car kept cranking but no start.

[@felipemuller7561]

Great Job!

[@afhostie]

Is it helpful to use rtv to just keep the gasket located correctly?

[@mr1hander]

what were the codes for the engine light bein on.

[@jermainebaldwin6327]

I did the same, but mine did not start...trying to figure out what i missed while going step-by-step.

[@jet328i2]

Can this engine be any more complex? Reminds me that I want to find a decent E30.

[@michaelg492]

I personally think it's relatively simple. Mostly when compared to mercedes and Porsche v8's

[@teet8345]

Wow what a video. Now I'm confident doing my e38 timing chain. But did he just use Prestone for a coolant? Yikes.

[@dannyr3346]

I have always hit that crank pulley down with an impact. Screw that degree crap. One 3 second ugga dugga equals the perfect tightness with my half inch blue point stubby.

[@fitnfix7375]

Hi im watching all your videos bro.more power to your channel..is there any chance you can make video for x5 2003 4.4 m62 engine mount replacement...thanks and more power....👍🙏

[@mikeymagic117]

Good job bro.

[@joshgreenwood13]

Do you work on other cars other than your own?

[@steffo2oo2]

greetz from germany #nice // just installed a catch can with your install tutorial in germany its very hard to become a PCV Valve

[@daveclark8337]

Does he ever mention how much all those parts cost to do this job?

[@KKE1978]

I watch these videos like a movie. Am in suspense to see if it runs..

[@MrYourfavoritesub]

Have you ever seen an e46 with an exciter wire issue? I have an e46 that won't charge. I've replaced the alternator three times and the battery 4 times and still won't charge. If I hit bumps it will work and then sudden start to die. Then I hit a new bump and it starts working again.

[@F06M6]

Sounds like a bad ground somewhere to be honest.

[@Agent-nw3it]

Stop doing the same stuff expecting a different result each time. Get a proper diagnosis.

[@Bemaritohtori]

Ground issue is my best bet. You should start by checking your engine ground cable in case of loosening caused by vibrarions or damage in the cable itself

[@AlecKristi]

Check to make sure the junction on the starter is tight! I've had the same issue on two different cars, the alternator and the battery wires join at the starter and if it's loose - everything goes haywire. If that's not the issue - try disconnecting the oil quality sensor. It's on the same wire as the alternator, and if it's defective - it will mess with charging.

[@MrYourfavoritesub]

@@AlecKristi you are a life saver. It was the junction just like you described. I can not thank you enough.

[@justinberg7739]

What did the engine code end up being?

[@50sKid]

Evap solenoid. I replaced it with a junkyard part to get past it.

[@gnomebmw]

@@50sKid wasn't the evap solenoid attached to the throttle body through that winding small black hose? Could it be that the hose was loose? I looked for it but didn't see it on the video

[@Maximilian0011]

Love your work! I wish I will do the same :)

[@scottwhyatt8699]

I checked out the sponsor website - nothing for E30's :(

[@50sKid]

bummer, but thanks for checking them out!

[@MikePlacer]

I’m confused in the beginning by the left silver side guide isn’t there like a tensioner around there to keep the chain tight I don’t see it. In the kits it’s this big red thing

[@gnomebmw]

I am wondering too. My timing tools kit has a temporary tensioner. When is that step used?

[@MikePlacer]

@@gnomebmw that seems to be the hardest part of the job to me I think you can do it at the end when everything is in time and adjusted. I’m pretty sure there is a tensioner their it comes out of the red thing in the kit I think. Let me know how it goes I want to get a 540i and do this

[@benjaminsmith4519]

Its not hard. The hardest part about this is the Vanos and the lower timing cover removal and install. The crank bolt is a pain in the ass too. Other than that the timing really is not shit

[@masscomnet]

The alternator being cooled by the engine coolant is so dumb.

[@gnomebmw]

Ya. They all blow so easily if oil or coolant drips on them. I had mine replaced, Bosch, cost $1000 and it's massive and heavy

[@ProperRepair]

I always forget that cap at 59:08 🤦‍♂️

[@50sKid]

lol yep!

[@gianfrancoa]

Hope nobody will need to take that crank bolt off ever lol

[@scottrobson4097]

Everyone that owns a vehicle with this engine will need to do it at some point.

[@brendenns3926]

New project ..... Bmw??? E31??

[@50sKid]

BMW always, but newer!

[@brendenns3926]

@@50sKid .... businessesy or sporty?😁

[@lefortaugustama8200]

I have leak unthrer. Intake water leak

[@Marcell-ux7rb]

I read Putin is back🤦🏼‍♂️🤣🤣

[@lexiaontube]

Dude , you’re an e36 legend , no one cares about m62 , try focusing on something relevant

[@wallbreaker_9358]

*e46

[@quickliqproductions]

e46 and i do care about the m62 videos, speak for your self.

[@clarence968]

??? He's got every video imaginable for e46, I'm glad he's posting M62 videos since it's helping me with another project.

[@corteman]

Plenty of us care, thanks

[@justinberg7739]

This video was literally a make a break for my project.

[@IndiansAuto]

We need another cold start