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 […]
Topic: Engine
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 […]
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 […]
One Person M54 Cam Removal
Article by: Jackcat559 Applies to: All BMW models with the M54 straight 6 engine. I picked up a spare head off ebay for a project. One of the ideas being to eliminate down time at the machinist. The head was $200, and had signs of some sort of oil starvation. […]
BMW M62 Fan Belt Replacement and Removal
Article by: ArbysNight Applies to: All BMW models with the M62 8 cylinder engine. BMW 740 Belt Replacement for 4.4L V8 (M62 Engine, E38 / E39) This procedure was developed by a non-mechanic working on his own 2000 740i Sport. A – 17mm socket (1/2 drive) B – 13mm socket […]
