General instructions for engine assembly (BMW 7 Series E32)

If the work has been done carefully and all the elements have been repaired or replaced, the engine is ready for assembly. This is the most enjoyable part of the job.

Remove all rags, old parts, dirty cleaner, wash your hands and lay out clean tools on a clean workbench.

You will need plenty of clean, lint-free rags, a can of clean motor oil, and a set of engine gaskets. The gaskets are sold as a set. You will also need a torque wrench.

From this point onwards, the nuts and bolts must be tightened to the specified torque. Tightening torques are not given in the text, but are specified in the technical data. Use open-end or ring spanners to pre-tighten the bolts and nuts, but use a torque wrench for final tightening. We have tried to describe the work in separate tasks without being dogmatic. The same applies to assembly. We recommend that you carry out the work without interruption. Put the crankshaft back in place, install all main bearings and plan the subsequent operations. So, if you are not sure about something, think about the work again.

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