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E70 project

Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2019 5:08 pm
by Bananaman65
Good evening all,

I'm from Carnoustie Scotland, Ive just bought a 2009 project E70, the upper timing chain has snapped so im sure to be asking lots of questions on the way :)

Cheers
Gary

Re: E70 project

Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2019 5:35 pm
by mr angry
Hi and welcome, I look forward to your updates.

Re: E70 project

Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2019 7:20 pm
by X5Sport
Hello and :hi:

You may find the resources at newtis.info of use.....copy of the BMW Service manual.

Parts database is at Realoem.com (current copy of the BMW parts database). Use the last 7 of your VIN in the ‘serial number’ box to pull up your model.

And the rest of them, just ask the Forum :D

Re: E70 project

Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2019 9:45 pm
by Leslie
Hi and welcome what engine was it the chain snapped on ? :D

Re: E70 project

Posted: Sat Mar 23, 2019 8:22 pm
by Bananaman65
Thanks for the replies,

Its the M57 engine, I don't have it fully stripped down yet however, 1 of the exhaust camshaft bearing caps & 6 rockers are broken, I removed both camshafts & performed a cylinder leak down test, amazingly every cylinder holds pressure!!

I'm still going to remove the cylinder head when I get a minute.

Ive just checked Realoem, that will be very useful thanks :D

Re: E70 project

Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2019 6:57 am
by graemeX5
Hi

That definitely sound like a project and look forward to hearing about the progress

Graeme