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How handy are you with spanners? As Trevor says it is a fair bit of work but if your competent mechanically and plan the work methodically then all things are possible. For an engine out job the minimum special equipment will be Jacks, Axel stands and an Engine Crane plus of course a good bag of spanners space to do the work, oh and a couple of mates are always useful. I would look at www.realoem.com put in the last 7 digits of your Vin then check what alternative engines were available for your model, then check all the ancillaries and cross reference them against your model. You should then have a list of what items you need. This will help you gauge the scope and scale of the task. If your going ahead then start by stripping out the existing engine work slowly check out You Tube and Pelican Parts for "how too's" and take lots of pictures they will help when rebuilding. Good Luck Dave

I had this with a Volvo someone had fitted aftermarket locking nuts and left the original Volvo nut with the car very helpful I tack welded a wheel bolt to the nut and hey presto they were history. Brought a new Vovlo set and made sure I knew where both keys were.

Try here https://www.howmanyleft.co.uk/?q=bmw+330+ci+clubsport Looks as though they are getting rarer So enjoy it and don't break it

Morning Chris Welcome to the Forum to check what you have try www.realoem.com put the last 7 digits of your Vin into the search box and it will bring up the spec for your model and the options. Useful for part numbers and assembly drawings Enjoy that Beemer Dave

Hi Darrell Welcome to the Forum , I would check on www.realoem.com to make sure you get a compatible part number for the nav unit and your model you may also need the loom. The nav needs coding to make it work I believe the codes can be downloaded. Not sure if the unit will need coding to the chassis or not but this can be done with INPA and DIS. Good luck

With a full history and only 16 to 18k per year it is as they say "just run in" the BMW 6 cylinder engines are just about the best there are out there so I would have no concerns at that mileage. I would check the gearbox service history ZF recommend fluid changes around a 100k from memory. Many service the engine religiously but forget gearbox and diff's ? As yours is a full main dealer history it should all be done but worth a check. Enjoy your new car

Have a look on www.realoem.com in the serial number box put the last 7 digits of your vin it will pull up the parts list for your car including engine type. I find it a great source of information

Hi Steve My X5 is covered by Warranty Direct they took it on at 72k, the car had a full history (and still does) now mileage is at 125k and still covered by them I use a BMW specialist for annual services to maintain cover and WD have been great cost is £400 per year and when a big bit drops of I pay 50% of parts they cover everything else. Example when the chain guides failed the engine rebuild was almost £6k my contribution just over £1k Tip, make sure the garage deal with the Warranty Claim as they make it more difficult for them to wriggle. When buying remember that your 6 series is a complicated beast, I would make certain the engine is cold before starting (put your hand on it) start it and listen for any knocks or rattles while it's warming up make sure every single button and switch does what it should (try them a couple of times) this is a BMW and there will be no quick/cheap fixes particularly tracing electrical faults. Then test drive make it a good one mixed roads and surfaces make sure the gear changes are smooth and the ride is as you would expect. When you get back stop the engine re=start and try the bells and whistles again to make sure it all works, check under neath for any leaks (I look for a clean piece of concrete park up for a few minutes the move and look for drips) If your happy buy it, enjoy it Oh and welcome

Morning Oliver BMW diffs are a pain I had the rear diff on my X5 fail only to find there are no rebuild kits !! The only source is a new diff from BMW, I did some research and as the speed is monitored from the wheel sensors not gearbox I decided to change front and rear diffs together to ensure the ratio's were compatible. Cost of a new 3.9 diff from BMW £900 + VAT + fitting added up to a £2k quote. So brought 2, 3.7 diffs from a low mileage breaker £320 + VAT with the help of one of my sons (younger bendier and stronger) we swapped them out in a weekend while in there we changed the diff mounting bushes as well. The breaker (sorry Vehicle Recycler) gave me £80 for the front diff that was 2 years and about 20k ago when cruising on the motorway rpm is a little lower but day to day no noticeable difference. I would check on www.realoem.com look at the way the diff mounts for both models if they look the same personally I would go for it,

The crank pulley/vibration damper is a common failure (not just BMW) the rubber insert between the two parts degrades and breaks up making it wobble about it can make some scary noises(personal experience). normally accompanied by belt squeaks and squeals. When I replaced mine on the 4.6 it was worrying that the manufacturer only gives 24 months warranty !! Still the original (same manufacturer) had lasted 12 years or so. Good Luck with the engine work Dave

If memory serves the timing chains are at the rear of N47 engine so I would think engine out job. Whether you pull the box with it will be personal choice and the availability of lifting equipment. Have you looked at www.realoem,com it's an online BMW parts catalogue that has some exploded drawings that will give you clues to help with the rebuild. Good luck with the rebuild, lets hope it goes smoothly for you

Welcome to the Forum ENJOY your new car

I had several remapped Volvo T5's all were really successful, the BMW specialist that I use for servicing has a 535d that has been remapped he uses a company called Remap Science for himself and customers who want it done as they come to him http://www.remapscience.co.uk I have no experience of them but he is very fussy about the cars he looks after and in particular his own.

That's your 5 minutes of fame, now back to work!! Always wondered about an R34 Skyline but never got round to trying one. I do have a friend who has a current generation with Nismo 1 pack, pretty special

More SMILES per gallon !!! Yay enjoy

You have to remember that this is a BMW parts catalogue it's logic is sometimes confusing. Try looking under water pump Here you are file attached RealOEM.com - Online BMW Parts Catalog.html

Certainly way down on performance for a 535d, as your experiencing issues above half throttle is the large turbo boosting correctly if the small turbo is over-boosting it may cause the big one to stall? Clutching at straws a bit but hope it helps Dave

Difficult one to quantify, special editions and extra's when buying new tend to cost us dear but at sale time seem to carry little weight. If you find a buyer who is knowledgeable and looking for an anniversary edition you both win if its just your average buyer I doubt it will add much condition and history will be more important. I had an end of run Range Rover P38 to dealers and many buyers it was just an old model sadly. My current X5 is the E53 4.6is model only around 400 odd left now but unless I could find a collector I doubt it will fetch much above average sadly.

It is well documented on many other sites here and in the USA that the run flats give a harsh noisy ride causing many to buy non run flat replacements to try and improve the ride. It is also well documented that should drive train damage occur due to incorrect tyres being fitted the manufacture warranty is void. BMW Mercedes and other well known 4x4 manufacturers state "rated tyres" only. They have agreements with tyre manufacturers such as Michelin Pirreli who mark the side wall. BMW state * rated tyres only in the recommended sizes for their 4x4 cars even more critical with X drive cars or transmission wind up is likely to occur which can cause transfer box and or diff damage. My X5 is old but still under extended warranty when I had chain guide failure a full engine rebuild was required the warranty covered 70% of parts and all the labour on a bill just under £6k! Would I gamble that a few hundred quid against giving wriggle room to the warranty company? All the time you are arguing the car is off the road and if it got messy and legal cost just goes up, we pay our money and we make our choices. By the way I don't use a BMW Dealer for servicing he also carried out the engine rebuild. BMW X5 and X3 tend to have have a staggered set up (wider rear wheels tyres) and with the X drive rolling circumference is critical, I had an almost new set of none * star rated tyres fitted and was getting signs of wind up in the transmission (jerking and noise of full lock) After reading on one of the US sites I parked on level ground and made a chalk mark on the tyres front and rear rolled the car forward one revolution of the rear tyre the front hadn't completed a revolution about 50mm short. Fitted a set of * rated Pirreli tyres and no issues the chalk marks were within a couple of mm. My tyres are 20" 285 front 315 rear and not run flat the ride is still quite harsh, my winter set by comparison are 18" 255 non staggered all round and much better ride

I recall reading something some time ago where there was a similar issue, if the old grey matter isn't failing me there are a couple of "O" rings on the output side of the small turbo. Apparently if they are disturbed they should be replaced as they never seal quite right again and there is an air leak on the pressure side.

Well we do have my wife's Subaru 3.0 Outback with full Perrin engine upgrade 400whp. All standard Outback on top scary underneath when you fancy some fun with boy racer's or the odd Porsche.

There has to be some benefits to having the stress of your own business. The AMG's are amazing cars but Merc Dealers can leave BMW floundering when it comes to charging!!! Sometimes it felt as though there were sensors in the car so that when I drove past the dealer they sent an invoice!! Brought the first X5 to tow a horse trailer after we sold the Horse Lorry (it wasnt used enough and cost a fortune at Plating each year) the AMG CLS I had then just sat on the drive as the X became a daily drive so the Merc went. Then I got the 4.6 X5 I am running now, I have invested a lot of time improving the 4.6 trying to lessen the effects of some poor engineering choices by BMW and have to say for me its a great compromise. Goes like a stabbed rat if needed holds the road like a hot hatch can pull the Horse box with ease and copes OK off road when I am out shooting plus it's a comfortable motorway cruiser, downside the ride is harsh on the 20" wheels. Now at at my age (into my 70's) I was tempted by an ML420 CDI but now Mercedes don't make that engine anymore I will stick with the X5 the 4.6 is becoming rarer so who knows I may have a potential classic?

Morning Trevor The Carlton (chassis 32) still ranks high with me, sold it to a Kiwi living in London and then lost track of it. It was followed by a couple of super charged Jags (not good quality at that time) and P38 Range Rovers (same quality issues) Then a string of Volvo's 850 T5, V70 T5's brilliant reliability and very quick with an ECU upgrade. Then the AMG Mercs 3 of those amazing love hate relationships and then the X5's just a sucker for punishment

Morning Ray Years ago upgrading my Cosworth we could buy rated injectors up to around 450 bhp with suitable turbo and head mods, the trick was to fit a fifth injector in the inlet manifold to get above that. Yes I ran a Cosworth Saphire on the road with 390bhp at the wheels exciting !!! Nothing much happened below 3k then all hell let loose totally mad then of course it was stolen all standard stuff for Cossie's in the 80's and 90's so I went Lotus Carlton. As far as injectors go I would talk to an Injector specialist they may be able to modify your existing set for higher flows. They will need to know the airflows that you are targeting to match the injector flows for most effective performance. Not cheap but trying injectors from other models is guess work but an extra injector or twin injectors triggered at certain airflow? Good luck with your project sounds interesting

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