Building Blocks Video Series – BMW S65 V8 Engine
This BMW S65 V8 engine was built by Ron Hutter of Hutter Racing Engines in Chardon, OH. Watch the video to see what makes this engine unique.
BMW S65 V8 Engine
This BMW S65 V8 engine was run in the Continental Tire Challenge inside a BMW M3, but is now a SCCA Touring 1 class motor. The engine came into Hutter Racing Engines in need of new rings, pistons, a tightening up of the cylinder walls, a valve job, and more.
Continental VDO OEM Electric Water Pump for BMW Range
As part of its growing OEM Direct Replacement Parts Program, Continental Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket now offers an OE Electric Water Pump with an integrated control unit for a wide range of BMW vehicle applications.
BMW’s New V12 Engine
The 6,592cc M Performance TwinPower Turbo 12-cylinder engine develops an output of 600hp at 5,500rpm and generates its peak torque of 590 lb. ft. from as low down as 1,500rpm. This enables the car to accelerate from zero to 62mph in just 3.9 seconds and on to a governed top speed of 155mph.
BMW Group Named Overall Winner at 2015 Engine of the Year Awards
Four wins in the latest International Engine of the Year Awards plainly demonstrate the BMW Group’s engine-building prowess. The drive unit in the BMW i8 earned two class wins as well as being declared overall winner, with a further class win being garnered by the engine of the BMW M3 and BMW M4.
BMW Picks Shell as Global Oil Supplier of Choice
Shell has announced that it has been chosen by BMW AG as the only recommended supplier for aftermarket engine oils for the nearly all of BMW’s brands including MINI and BMW Motorrad. Shell premium engine and motorcycle oils will be supplied for BMW service-fills around the world.
Oil Seepage from Cylinder Head on BMW E36 with M42 Engine
The leak is located around the lower mounting bolt (1) for the intake manifold support bracket is between the M6 threaded hole for the timing chain tensioning rail mounting and the M8 threaded hole for the intake manifold support bracket (see illustration). On M42 engines produced since approximately April of ’93, the lower mounting bolt
Coolant Leak from Front Right Side of BMW M52TU Cylinder Head
Situation: Cylinder heads with a machining flaw (hair line crack) may have beeninstalled on M52TU engines in production on a limited number ofvehicles. The machining flaw (if present) is located in the front rightside of the cylinder head and will cause a coolant leak in the area ofcylinder 1 as shown in the illustration (Figure
Modifying Special TDC Alignment Tool for BMW Applications
Affected Models/Engines E60 and E61 (5 Series) with N52K and N54 engine E70 (X5) with N52K engine E71 (X6) with N54 engine E82 and E88 (1 Series) with N51, N52K and N54 engine E83 (X3) with N52K engine E85 (Z4) with N52K engine E90, E91, E92 and E93 (3 Series) with N51, N52K and N54
BMW Oil Filter Head Leak
An O-ring with improved material quality (Viton) has been developedby BMW. The new repair kit (consisting of 1 Viton O-ring, 1 cover and 1snap ring) must be installed whenever an oil leak is detected comingfrom the control valve cover of the oil filter housing (seeillustration). This repair kit will eliminate the need to replace thecomplete
BMW F1 turbo engine from the 1980s’
BMW uses old, weathered 1499 cc 4 cylinder engine blocks as the basis of their 1350 hp turbo era formula one engine.
Reduced Power Complaints On Some BMW Engines Equipped with VANOS
AFFECTED MODELS/ENGINES E82 and E88 (1 Series) with N51, N52K and N54 engines produced from 1/2008 E90 and E91 (3 Series) with N52 engine produced from 3/2005 through 6/ 2006 E90, E91, E92 and E93 (3 Series) with N51, N52K and N54 engines produced from 7/2006 E85 and E86 (Z4) with N52 engine produced from
BMW Head Bolt Threads Pulling Out of Block During Engine Reassembly
While performing the torque procedure on the cylinder head during engine reassembly, the head bolt threads strip out of the block on some BMW M52TU and M54 engines. Typically, this occurs during the repair of an engine that has been overheated. The cause of the problem is due to an overheat condition that has weakened
Toubleshooting BMW Hydraulic Bucket Tappet Problems
The two most common reasons for the replacement of BMW hydraulic bucket tappets (HVA) found in M42, M44, M50, M52, M54, M60, M62, S50, S52 and S62 engines are: tapping/rattling noise from the valve train area or a binding HVA element. Tapping/rattling noise from the valve train area may have various different causes depending on
BMW Engine Identification Codes
This information applies to all U.S. BMW engines since 1978. Determination of engine information on displacement size, country version, fuel system, revision state and engine serial number from codes is stamped on engine block. Various codes may be stamped into the engine block. These codes represent: 1. ENGINE NUMBER AND CODE: NEW ENGINES INSTALLED
Engine Builders: BMW Machining Limits
The machining limits given in BMW’s Technical Data listings have been misinterpreted in some instances, resulting in replacement of parts that are still serviceable or replacement of parts due to listed specifications that should only be used on new components. When a maximum tolerance of a part is stated in the Technical Data, it is
BMW
BMW’s Mini engine plant is located in Warwickshire, the British Midlands, which is part of BMW’s UK ‘manufacturing triangle’. The Warwickshire assembly line recently achieved a significant milestone, it built its one-millionth engine since production first started at the plant seven years ago. The continued growth of the Mini’s popularity has enabled BMW to add
Is there a new oil filter for BMWs with extended mile oil change interval engines?
Is there a new oil filter for BMWs with extended mile oil change interval engines? According to the AERA technical committee, BMW has revised oil filters for its extended oil change interval engines. M52TU, M54, M62 and M73. BMW has approved a 15,000-mile service interval for certain high performance vehicles when service is performed by
NGK MOD Series Ignition Coils
Modern high-performance engines need a bigger spark to make power. NGK’s MOD Series Ignition Coils fit the bill.
King Engine Bearings Anounces New Rebate Campaign
During the two-month duration of the campaign, customers can take advantage of a rebate of $10 for every $100 spent on qualifying pMaxKote (XPC) products by King Engine Bearings.