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

Engine Specifications
General information and technical data The order of operation of the cylinders - see the Specifications for the Chapter Engine Electrical Systems . M51 engine...

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

Compression pressure test
An assistant will be required to check the compression pressure. 1. Measurement of compression pressure provides an overview of the current condition of...

Checking the engine with a vacuum gauge
Variants of vacuum gauge readings when diagnosing engine malfunctions 1. Using a vacuum gauge, you can get information about the condition of the engine and...

Removal and installation of a cover of a head of cylinders
1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery. 2. Remove the top engine cover. 3. Remove the air cleaner top cover along with the MAF sensor (see Section...

Removal and installation of the cylinder head, timing adjustment
Withdrawal 1. Remove the appropriate exhaust manifold (see Section Removal and installation of exhaust manifolds ). 2. Empty the engine cooling system (see...

Removal and installation of the upper section of the oil pan
To remove the oil sump, it is necessary to lower the front axle beam. 1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery. 2. Lock the hood in its highest...

Removal and installation of the oil pan
The description below also applies to M62 engines. 1. Remove the engine crankcase protection. 2. Remove the oil filter cap and drain plug from the oil pan....

Removing and installing timing chain covers
Left cover 1. Remove the left cylinder head cover (see Section M60/1 and M60/2 petrol engines ). 2. Remove the impeller fan drive coupling (see chapter Engine...

Replacing the crankshaft seals
For removal and installation of oil seals, it is recommended to use special tools. To access the front oil seal located in the lower timing chain cover, remove...

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

Removing and installing accessory drive belts
If you intend to continue using a removable belt, note the direction of its movement. 1. Remember the pattern of laying the belt on the pulleys. Alternator...

Removal and installation of the vibration damper and its hub
Vibration damper 1. Remove drive belts (see Section Removing and installing accessory drive belts ). 2. Remove the bolts and remove the vibration damper. The...

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

Removal and installation of the inlet pipeline
1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery. 2. Disconnect the engine wiring from the intake manifold and move it aside. 3. Disconnect the EVAP hose and...

Removal and installation of exhaust manifolds
1. Remove the crankcase protection. 2. Remove interfering exhaust system components (see chapter Power supply and exhaust systems ). 3. Remove the left thermal...

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