Gasoline engine M60/1(2) car BMW 7 Series E38

Engine specifications
General information and technical data Cylinder Firing Order - See Chapter Specifications Engine electrical systems . Engine M51 Type Diesel, 6-cylinder,...

General information and preparatory operations
This chapter describes the most typical and important engine maintenance and repair procedures, with the exception of those requiring special skills and tools,...

Checking the compression pressure
An assistant will be required to check the compression pressure. 1. Measuring the compression pressure allows you to get a general idea of the current...

Checking the engine with a vacuum gauge
Vacuum gauge readings options for engine fault diagnostics 1. Using a vacuum gauge, you can get information about the condition of the engine and determine if...

Removal and installation the cylinder head cover
1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery. 2. Remove the upper engine cover. 3. Remove the upper air cleaner cover together with the MAF sensor (see...

Removal and installation the cylinder head, adjusting the timing phases
Removal 1. Remove the appropriate exhaust manifold (see section Removal and installation of exhaust manifolds ). 2. Drain the engine cooling system (see...

Removal and installation the upper section of the oil pan
To remove the oil pan, you need to lower the front axle beam. 1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery. 2. Fix the hood in the extreme upper position....

Removal and installation the oil pan
The description below also applies to M62 engines. 1. Remove the engine crankcase guard. 2. Unscrew the oil filter cover and the drain plug in the oil pan....

Removal and installation timing chain covers
Left cover 1. Remove the left cylinder head cover (see section Petrol engines M60/1 and M60/2 ). 2. Remove the fan drive coupling with the impeller (see...

Replacing crankshaft seals
It is recommended to use special tools to remove and install the seals. To access the front seal installed in the lower timing chain cover, remove the...

Removal and installation the flywheel
1. Remove the manual transmission together with the clutch or automatic transmission (see chapter Manual gearbox and clutch or Automatic transmission ). 2. Fix...

Removal and installation accessory drive belts
If you intend to continue using the belt being removed, mark the direction of its movement. 1. Remember the belt routing pattern on the pulleys. Generator...

Removal and installation the torsional vibration damper and its hub
Torsional vibration damper 1. Remove the drive belts (see section Removal and installation accessory drive belts ). 2. Loosen the bolts and remove the...

Removal and installation the oil pump
1. Remove the engine oil pan (see section Removal and installation the oil pan ). 2. Remove the protective cover of the oil pump sprocket, for which, depending...

Removal and installation the intake manifold
1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery. 2. Disconnect the engine electrical wiring from the intake manifold and move it to the side. 3. Disconnect...

Removal and installation of exhaust manifolds
1. Remove the crankcase guard. 2. Remove any interfering components from the exhaust system (see chapter Fuel and exhaust systems ). 3. Remove the left heat...

Removal and installation the engine
1. Follow the steps described in paragraphs 1 through 4 of Section Removal and installation the upper section of the oil pan . 2. Remove the lower part of the...

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