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Dual exhaust on the E 39
If you don't. Remove the torx sprokets the intake cam moves. Mine keeps moving on its own everytime i remove the licks
Im doing mine as we speak on my 740. Had a 540i too i never time the vanos or use a new chain and ive put 30 thousand kms. On it only reason for redo is mil light is on. Im not removing the bittom cover either i lock the cams lift the chain and put the chain back on the vanos gears
THANK YOU! Would love to see more videos of your e39!
what the hell is "vayose"?! lol. he means "vanos" haha. im a certified BMW Technician so thats how i know this stuff
the "E" on the camshaft doesnt mean exhaust like he said, its a german abbreviation for "Ein" for "In" and theres an "A" on the other camshaft which stands for "Aus" which is german for "Out" so the "E" is intake camshaft
You have done a exxxxxxcellant job in the rebuild of that BMW engine..Really
Did a child design this motor??
Will it fail again after being replaced or did bmw redesign the new parts???
Did you remove the crankshaft pulley bolt only using the flywheel pin to hold it? Please clarify. Thanks
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Do you know what a damn drain pan is?
What are the special tools called
Is this similar to a 4.4i in a 2003 BMW X5?
Does the N46 engine have big problems? Avoid? (for the X3 2005-2006 year, petrol 2.0i)
Why didn't you replace the Big chain and the 2 Cam chains?
Great video
I have a question Glenn where did you get the timing kit with all 3 pieces in aluminum? thank you i appreciate your help. really informative video will be doing mine soon.
Great video very detailed and lots of help!
i do jave a question though, What were the cost of all the parts that you had to replace, and what parts did you have to purchase. I'm playing on doing mine myself and want to know the primary parts i need to get the job done