Article by: BMWE36V8 Applies to: E36 swap projects! This a rough guide and what options you have as to how to swap a M62 4.4 liter V8 into a E36 3 Series. There are all ready the Rover derived engine conversions on here being covered so I wont cover that, […]
Topic: Engine
Intake Silencer Delete (540i, M62)
Article by: Jamesdc4 Article applies to: All models with an M62 engine. There has been an ongoing debate about whether or not After Market Cold Air Intakes (CAIs) actually have any benefit or gains over the stock CAI. One school of thought has been that the factory CAI is extremely […]
M62 Camshaft Position Sensor (CPS) Replacement
Article by: kowached Applies to: All BMW models with the M62 engine. M62 Camshaft Position Sensor (CPS) replacement as performed on a 1998 BMW 540iA Sport Required tools: 5mm Hex (Allen) Key 6mm nut driver 10mm nut driver. Required parts: A new CPS (12141742185) O-ring (12141748398) Remove the top of […]
e39 Intake Silencer Delete M62
Article by: Jamesdc4 Applies to: All BMW models with the M62 engine. There has been an ongoing debate about whether or not After Market Cold Air Intakes (CAIs) actually have any benefit or gains over the stock CAI. One school of thought has been that the factory CAI is extremely […]
M52/S52 Crankcase Oil Separator (CCV)
Article by: jamesdc4 Applies to: All BMW models with the M52 straight 6 engine. I just finished this 8-hour massive job and here is the DIY. This is a “Quadruple” Job: 1- Replacing Oil Line to Vanos (mine is leaking). 2- Replacing CCV and hoses (preventive). 3- Cleaning ICV and […]
M54 Intake Distribution Piece I6 (CCV/Vacuum) Replacement
Article by: Bimmerfiver Applies to: All BMW models with the M54 straight 6 engine. Two months ago, while on the constant pursuit to improve my T-16 Speeder’s I6 engine performance, I replaced the CCV and all associated hoses. Using the BMW ‘Winter Version’ (where the CCV and hoses are wrapped […]
