Bmw M62 Timing Chain Guide Replacement

Remove timing chain guides starting with tensioner side then deflection rail.

Bmw m62 timing chain guide replacement.

M62 timing chain guide failure. Contains all required components for replacement of timing chain guide rails using genuine bmw parts for vehicles with production date from 09 1998. Choose from genuine bmw or ecs assembled kits. Choose how many gift cards you would like below.

They are usually brittle and break while removing the guides. I would rather not get into that with my car if i can avoid it retiming and all. We do not have a diy on the m60 m62 v8 oil separator replacement. I m at 158k now with no noises and good tensioners.

All the same work as if you were replacing the timing chain and or guides. Timm s bmw e31 e32 e39 and e38 m60 m62 timing chain tensioner replacement info replacing the timing chain tensioner is highly recommended to increase the life of the v8 s in particular the integrity of the timing chain guide rails. The timing chain guides in the m62 are responsible for just that making sure the timing chain is properly moving without any extra slack in the chain. Bmw m62 v8 timing chain kit.

Also the hose to it. The timing chain is made out of metal and because metal on metal friction is a no no the chain guides were made out of plastic. I ve been reading a lot of threads about changing out timing chain guides on m62 engines. Remove engine covers cabin air filter housings.

I was wondering how long the guides really last if you keep after the tensioners and avoid chain slap. This makes the replacement rather involved. As noted this is a pretty big job. Ecs has assembled timing chain kits with the parts you need to replace your worn m62 timing chain.

Don t wait until that loose noisy chain jumps time causing a catastrophic engine failure. Are there really that many problems with them. The whole front of the engine needs to be removed complete timing covers and timing chain.