Thanks man learned some stuff. Wanted to say that while doing this today I realized that you don't need to use pliers or adjustable anything to get the cams to turn for timing alignment. You need to release the 2 forks and use them to pull the cams untill they are in position to put the bolts. Simple. No need to use anything else. Thanks and good job
Also for the people that want to change the 4 bolts per each Vanos wanted to mention that the torque for them is 6nm followed by 60 degrees angle. They are aluminum it seems though not 100% sure. I looked everywhere for the specs and they are not available.
Can i remove the Sprocket Without removing the camshaft housing ? My car needs a new head gasket and I will be buying that tool to hold cams in place. So it can make my work easier.
Any suggestions, I am rebuilding an N55 engine and everything has gone fine until timing. I set everything TDC with special tools and torque down. But when I rotate the engine twice my camshafts are off 5-10 degrees. I can't find anything on as to why and how to correct it.
Hey man. I got a lifter tick in my n52 528i. Tried everything, bleed procedure, Ceratec, etc. Nothing fixes it. Everyone keeps telling me it sounds like lifter tick. But what you're showing here looks like something else. What would I need to replace?
Is it possible to mount the flexplate wrong? Im trying to ajust the timing but the pin never aligns with tdc, received the car not working from another shop
I have a big turbo e70 n55 with 600hp died on me on the highway after destroying a scatpack on a 60 roll. If the exhaust cam seems fine but the intake cam has the barcode facing almost down when at TDC. I don't understand how this happened. The timing chain is tight the tensioner is new. The cam ajuster locking tool still fits?
So im a bit confuse i have a 2008 bmw x5 3.0 si {active sus}with a n52 but very time igot to look for a engine it ask me about that active sus is there a diffrence in motor can a reguar n52 go that that,i no the water pump might be diff cause it ask that 2 .....
I wish you lived near me (NY). Would have you work on my engine. I started noticing some oil leaks. I have a 530I E60. 2006. 174,938 miles. So, yeah things are definitely going to break. this is why now I'm watching your videos. I'm going to do it on my own. I am mechanically inclined. I've also worked on less complicated cars like Chevys and Fords. Thank you for the video's! They are gonna be a big help.
I got a n52 i have tried everything to get it running I got good fuel pressure good compression an good spark. I took out o2 sensors an getting flames but won't run can u plz help
If you did not remove cams, did you need to re-time the motor? Is that generally needed when replacing valve covers? Can you replace roller rockers on intake side without needing to redo timing?
That hose at the beginning with the plastic connector - someone on ebay makes a billet aluminum piece that goes in place of the plastic part. I've installed two of them with great results, very well made.
You referenced “your store” as a place we could buy that timing kit but the links don’t work anymore. :-( Did you setup a new store? Can you post a link to the kit you would recommend?
Do you recommend at 102000 miles, 528i 2010 N52 base model, replacing the timing chain tensioner without going deep to change chain and guide rails? No codes. Thx. Greg
Yeah, the bolts on the valve cover do like to pop. When I did mine two bolts snapped, and one valve cover stud popped as well. So annoying. That’s always seems to happen with me though. I don’t know if they’re all just that weak and old, or if I’m that heavy handed. I should really invest in a good torque wrench I suppose the one I have sucks and doesn’t work well.
I'm loving this build. I eagerly await each follow-up video. Good news, Nathan. I bought me a little 1/4" drive Makita like yours. Works great. My girlfriend blew the head gasket in her Neon, and I had to fix that, plus all the extra "while I'm in here/since I already removed it, might as well get a new one" stuff. As payment for that ordeal I made her buy me a 1/2" drive Makita to compliment my other one. I think she paid like $320 ish for that one. I had to let her borrow my e38 while I fixed her Neon. Finally got my car back. Now when it cools down I can fix that clunking suspension.
@@NathansBMWWorkshop she tries to put me on that plan, but I say "you're living here rent-free." Wash my laundry and feed me and I'll do regular maintenance. You blow that head gasket by not checking and adding coolant (this was completely preventable) and that'll cost extra.
Thank you so much for this video Nathan! You mentioned that hydraulic valve adjusters tick (or in my case clunk) when the oil pressure drops because of warn out cam journals? Mine cluncks when its cold, after it warms up engine purrs nicely. Do you think it is because of the warn out cam ledges/journals? I was gonna pull the top off to replace the hydraulic valve adjusters as BMW calls them. So, you think that's not gonna fix the problem? My car is 330i, year 2005. What do I do?
Nathan, is there a way to do a VANOS rebuild on this engine? Does it have the internal 2-ring sealed pistons? The few pictures I've seen make it look like a 'vane-type' pressure system; ie, more like a power steering pump than a piston setup.
Hello Nathan I have a bmw 530xi 07 that is leaking oil from head gasket am trying to replace the gasket do you have a video how to do it, to engine n52 .Please
It might be late, but here it is. 7Nm, wait 30min, recheck 7Nm and then 90° turn Z pattern retightening sequence. Mark each bolt as you do additional angle, so you don't do it twice (very, very easy to do this mistake). Calibrate eccentric motor at the end by pressing the ignition button, BUT DI NOT START THE CAR. Eccentric motor will learn the limits.
Do you reuse the bolts that hold the timing chain sprockets on the cams? My manual says to use new ones, I assume because they specify an angle torgue that they are torque to yield?
Hey Nathan, Im stating my rebuild...... Question, the Engine stand, are the aluminum bolts strong enough to hold that weight. It looks like you used them?
Quick questions @Nathan. I am doing the timing for the third time on my e90 07 328xi n52 engine. The spacer for the black timing jig is on the intake side. In your video, it is on the exhaust side. Is the spacer supposed to be on the left side or right side of the jig? I appreciate you and all of your videos.
@@jeffeypooo I think I am heading the same direction. I can. not complete the full 360 degree rotation by hand after I assembled the timming guide chain and rails. I am on a n55 😞
Many thanks to you Nathan, you really bring some clarity about what is involved in timing the N52. I have a question about the removal/installation of the exhaust cam. I see on the internet a "special" toolkit for the exhaust camshaft which contains fixtures that hold the upper and lower bearing ledge parts as well as a piece that pushes down a set of valve spring to release tension on the cam lobes. I didn't see you using any tools like that so I take the exhaust camshaft can just be removed/installed without this "toolkit"? Thanks again, cheers.
I'm interested in this too! Some people say you can do it without it, some say you aren't supposed to. That tool is fricking expensive, even from China!
Random question. I’m selling an Alpine White 2001 530i Sport Premium 5 speed with 180k Miles. Interior 9/10 is damn near perfect extremely clean everything works. Exterior is super clean as well paint in great condition exterior 8.5/10. Maintenance records on it from when it was new up until now. Runs great no leaks. What’s it worth you think ? Texas
Hey Nathan, do you know if I can recalibrate eccentric motor just by push start button method, or I need to hook it up to laptop? Need to replace seal on Magnesium valve cover. My engine is N52B30, 330i, E90, year 2005.
To answer my own question after doing the job if anyone is interested, no you don't have to calibrate the motor. It does it by itself, as long as you don't start a car, just press the ignition button, but don't touch brake pedal. Motor is supposed to start, go all the way up, return back and remember limits.
I have a HUGE question!? This guy clocked my timing without “locking the motor” whatever that means, and now my car won’t start and and makes a really bad noise in motor. I took it to a another mechanic and he said my valves one or more we don’t know, could be bent. Is that true? The valves can bend in the N52 motor? ⁉️⁉️⁉️ It’d mean a lot of you responded and told me if the new mechanic is right and if anyone else knows the answer please let me know! THANK YOU 😃
Thanks Mike, I dont think my base subscribers are digging these e60 videos, however next up will be the engine swap on that 01 530i , so that should get some attention.
Thanks for spending the extra time to film. I know it takes a lot longer. I'm an E46 guy, but interested in the E9Xs, as my E46 has 225,XXX. It's going strong now but E90 will be the next.
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can you do a vid on replacing timing chain
? Any way I can use a paint marker and change one of the cams out without retiming
Thanks man learned some stuff. Wanted to say that while doing this today I realized that you don't need to use pliers or adjustable anything to get the cams to turn for timing alignment. You need to release the 2 forks and use them to pull the cams untill they are in position to put the bolts. Simple. No need to use anything else. Thanks and good job
Also for the people that want to change the 4 bolts per each Vanos wanted to mention that the torque for them is 6nm followed by 60 degrees angle. They are aluminum it seems though not 100% sure. I looked everywhere for the specs and they are not available.
Can i remove the Sprocket Without removing the camshaft housing ? My car needs a new head gasket and I will be buying that tool to hold cams in place. So it can make my work easier.
Any suggestions, I am rebuilding an N55 engine and everything has gone fine until timing. I set everything TDC with special tools and torque down. But when I rotate the engine twice my camshafts are off 5-10 degrees. I can't find anything on as to why and how to correct it.
Hey man. I got a lifter tick in my n52 528i. Tried everything, bleed procedure, Ceratec, etc. Nothing fixes it. Everyone keeps telling me it sounds like lifter tick. But what you're showing here looks like something else. What would I need to replace?
Is it possible to mount the flexplate wrong? Im trying to ajust the timing but the pin never aligns with tdc, received the car not working from another shop
Hey I’m in the middle of swapping a n52 engine , what should I replace since I have everything out ?
Is it possible to replace the intake lifters by just taking out the cam and not eccentric shaft ect?
Wait. When did you actually remove and replace the chain ? Does the video show any of that part ?
I have a big turbo e70 n55 with 600hp died on me on the highway after destroying a scatpack on a 60 roll. If the exhaust cam seems fine but the intake cam has the barcode facing almost down when at TDC. I don't understand how this happened. The timing chain is tight the tensioner is new. The cam ajuster locking tool still fits?
So im a bit confuse i have a 2008 bmw x5 3.0 si {active sus}with a n52 but very time igot to look for a engine it ask me about that active sus is there a diffrence in motor can a reguar n52 go that that,i no the water pump might be diff cause it ask that 2 .....
How much deflection is on the chain itself when all done. Should it have a little to none? I can barely move mine .
I wish you lived near me (NY). Would have you work on my engine. I started noticing some oil leaks. I have a 530I E60. 2006. 174,938 miles. So, yeah things are definitely going to break. this is why now I'm watching your videos. I'm going to do it on my own. I am mechanically inclined. I've also worked on less complicated cars like Chevys and Fords. Thank you for the video's! They are gonna be a big help.
Thank you for watching
I have the same car just hit 189k miles, hows yours running?
Im working on same engine, not gettinc compression, thinking it might have bent valves, :(
I got a n52 i have tried everything to get it running I got good fuel pressure good compression an good spark. I took out o2 sensors an getting flames but won't run can u plz help
If you did not remove cams, did you need to re-time the motor? Is that generally needed when replacing valve covers? Can you replace roller rockers on intake side without needing to redo timing?
6:01 end of intake camshaft looks bent, camera angle?
That hose at the beginning with the plastic connector - someone on ebay makes a billet aluminum piece that goes in place of the plastic part. I've installed two of them with great results, very well made.
I almost bought one of those but they were made in china and I didn't know if it would fit tight in the head or not , just got a oem plastic connector
You referenced “your store” as a place we could buy that timing kit but the links don’t work anymore. :-(
Did you setup a new store? Can you post a link to the kit you would recommend?
Can't find the tool kit you show, can you help with a link
Thank you soo much Nathan! I am IT person in the day & learning everything I can about cars. Great videos! BIG FAN
Hi teacher, what would be the scanner to learn valvetronic? regards
You have any videos of N53?
Where is the timing?
Do you recommend at 102000 miles, 528i 2010 N52 base model, replacing the timing chain tensioner without going deep to change chain and guide rails? No codes. Thx. Greg
i hate those angle gauges i just use the angle setting on my ac delco 1/2 inch torque wrench makes it so easy to do
Im interesting how to remove a timing chain with casette?
It is the same for a aut gearbox ?? For the locking pin?
Nathen, which brand is the timing tool kit? There are many brands on Amazon.
Hey, is it same on N46? Thx
I see that there is a silver tool that has two pins to adjust the time of the crankshaft when measuring the high point and the low point?
Yeah, the bolts on the valve cover do like to pop. When I did mine two bolts snapped, and one valve cover stud popped as well. So annoying. That’s always seems to happen with me though. I don’t know if they’re all just that weak and old, or if I’m that heavy handed. I should really invest in a good torque wrench I suppose the one I have sucks and doesn’t work well.
I'm loving this build. I eagerly await each follow-up video. Good news, Nathan. I bought me a little 1/4" drive Makita like yours. Works great. My girlfriend blew the head gasket in her Neon, and I had to fix that, plus all the extra "while I'm in here/since I already removed it, might as well get a new one" stuff. As payment for that ordeal I made her buy me a 1/2" drive Makita to compliment my other one. I think she paid like $320 ish for that one. I had to let her borrow my e38 while I fixed her Neon. Finally got my car back. Now when it cools down I can fix that clunking suspension.
Man you aren't on the "fix for free" plan like I am with Amber? haha
@@NathansBMWWorkshop she tries to put me on that plan, but I say "you're living here rent-free." Wash my laundry and feed me and I'll do regular maintenance. You blow that head gasket by not checking and adding coolant (this was completely preventable) and that'll cost extra.
Harbor Freight Torque Wrench is a good tool for this. It has N.M measurement and Angle measurement. 👍
Awesome video! You have been my TH-cam guru ever since I bought my 07 n52 e60. Keep em coming!
Can someone tell me where can I buy PCV cap? the one cap the long nose of PCV
Hey Nathan what bolts did you use for the engine stand? Reused the transmission ones?
Thank you so much for this video Nathan!
You mentioned that hydraulic valve adjusters tick (or in my case clunk) when the oil pressure drops because of warn out cam journals?
Mine cluncks when its cold, after it warms up engine purrs nicely.
Do you think it is because of the warn out cam ledges/journals?
I was gonna pull the top off to replace the hydraulic valve adjusters as BMW calls them.
So, you think that's not gonna fix the problem?
My car is 330i, year 2005.
What do I do?
Hi Nathan,
Do i need to use that 1 foot pound tensioner tool to time it correctly? Can't we just use the regular tensioner?
Nathan, is there a way to do a VANOS rebuild on this engine? Does it have the internal 2-ring sealed pistons? The few pictures I've seen make it look like a 'vane-type' pressure system; ie, more like a power steering pump than a piston setup.
what tool did you use to tighten the chain so it doesn't move ?
looks like nice engine to work.......just need time for it....Good job buddy...
Hello Nathan I have a bmw 530xi 07 that is leaking oil from head gasket am trying to replace the gasket do you have a video how to do it, to engine n52 .Please
I do not have a video of that up, you probably have broken head bolts
Hello , i have a N52B30 , and what is the tightening torque for the 22 aluminium (rocker cover) screws ? please
It might be late, but here it is.
7Nm, wait 30min, recheck 7Nm and then 90° turn Z pattern retightening sequence.
Mark each bolt as you do additional angle, so you don't do it twice (very, very easy to do this mistake).
Calibrate eccentric motor at the end by pressing the ignition button, BUT DI NOT START THE CAR.
Eccentric motor will learn the limits.
Is the BMW n52 engine a interference engine
Do you reuse the bolts that hold the timing chain sprockets on the cams? My manual says to use new ones, I assume because they specify an angle torgue that they are torque to yield?
You're supposed to use new ones like most bolts on this engine due to stated reason.
Were you able to pull the engine from the top?
Amazing video. One of the few explaining timing on n5X
Is there a way to contact you
Hey Nathan, Im stating my rebuild...... Question, the Engine stand, are the aluminum bolts strong enough to hold that weight. It looks like you used them?
Yes they are , kinda sketchy but it works
@@NathansBMWWorkshop do you know the size..... I might gets steel while on stand.
Quick questions @Nathan. I am doing the timing for the third time on my e90 07 328xi n52 engine. The spacer for the black timing jig is on the intake side. In your video, it is on the exhaust side. Is the spacer supposed to be on the left side or right side of the jig? I appreciate you and all of your videos.
Hi, did you figure on which side the spacer goes in the timing tool?
Nope and no one answered my question. I ended up putting a 2011 328i engine in my 07 328xi instead.
@@jeffeypooo I think I am heading the same direction. I can. not complete the full 360 degree rotation by hand after I assembled the timming guide chain and rails. I am on a n55 😞
Need help how do i adjust timing for each cam
Nevermind lol got her fixed
Many thanks to you Nathan, you really bring some clarity about what is involved in timing the N52. I have a question about the removal/installation of the exhaust cam. I see on the internet a "special" toolkit for the exhaust camshaft which contains fixtures that hold the upper and lower bearing ledge parts as well as a piece that pushes down a set of valve spring to release tension on the cam lobes. I didn't see you using any tools like that so I take the exhaust camshaft can just be removed/installed without this "toolkit"? Thanks again, cheers.
I'm interested in this too!
Some people say you can do it without it, some say you aren't supposed to.
That tool is fricking expensive, even from China!
Random question.
I’m selling an Alpine White 2001 530i Sport Premium 5 speed with 180k Miles.
Interior 9/10 is damn near perfect extremely clean everything works. Exterior is super clean as well paint in great condition exterior 8.5/10.
Maintenance records on it from when it was new up until now. Runs great no leaks.
What’s it worth you think ?
Texas
Hey Nathan, do you know if I can recalibrate eccentric motor just by push start button method, or I need to hook it up to laptop?
Need to replace seal on Magnesium valve cover.
My engine is N52B30, 330i, E90, year 2005.
To answer my own question after doing the job if anyone is interested, no you don't have to calibrate the motor.
It does it by itself, as long as you don't start a car, just press the ignition button, but don't touch brake pedal.
Motor is supposed to start, go all the way up, return back and remember limits.
great diy Nathan as always
I have a HUGE question!? This guy clocked my timing without “locking the motor” whatever that means, and now my car won’t start and and makes a really bad noise in motor. I took it to a another mechanic and he said my valves one or more we don’t know, could be bent. Is that true? The valves can bend in the N52 motor? ⁉️⁉️⁉️ It’d mean a lot of you responded and told me if the new mechanic is right and if anyone else knows the answer please let me know! THANK YOU 😃
Hey,
Is the N52 ordinary motor block different from N52N (N52K)?
Mateusz Pogorzelski-zelusx yes they are
@Nathan's BMW Workshop Bmw N52 e90 325i 2006
which valve cover did you buy? OE ?
amzn.to/2N5DvKs This is the one I am using in the video
Great informative video Nathan. Well done. 👍
Thanks Tracy
Still trying to figure out why he opened up this motor
1st, garage looks good Nathan, thanks for the education
Thanks Mike, I dont think my base subscribers are digging these e60 videos, however next up will be the engine swap on that 01 530i , so that should get some attention.
Great video Nathan thanks
Watched all the videos for this series. Can’t wait to see if it runs well. Good luck
thanks for all these informations
Thanks for spending the extra time to film. I know it takes a lot longer. I'm an E46 guy, but interested in the E9Xs, as my E46 has 225,XXX. It's going strong now but E90 will be the next.
You will be disappointed. The M54 is the last great BMW sixxer. The N engines are all leaky junk.
Thanks
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Thank u thank u thank u. !
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