General information about engines The BMW 5 Series is available with a choice of engines: a 4-cylinder direct injection diesel engine, a 6-cylinder diesel and petrol engine, and a VB petrol...
The most important characteristics of engines MS = petrol engine management system; M = Motronic system; DDE = Digitale Diesel-Elektronik - electronic digital diesel engine management system. For the 535i...
Removal and installation of an inlet collector 6-cylinder petrol engine and 520d engine The intake manifold must be removed, for example, before removing the cylinder head or dismantling the engine. Special...
Removal and installation of a camshaft — model 525tds Note: This describes the removal and installation of the camshaft for the M51S engine (model 525tds). Instructions for the M47 engine (model 520d) given at the...
Compression test Compression check allows you to draw a conclusion about the condition of the engine. Namely, it allows you to establish whether the valves or pistons are in...
Engine Troubleshooting When the engine does not start, a systematic approach is needed to identify the malfunction. In general, in order for a gasoline engine to start, 2...