Tag: BMW

We had recommended that this customer replace their accessory belt and belt tensioner because there was a noise coming from the tensioner and there was irregular belt wear.  Unfortunately, the customer declined these repairs and returned several months later on a tow truck.  The belt did fail.  On BMW 3 series and 5 series cars from 2004-2016…

This 740i BMW came to us with pretty bad oil leaks and check engine light indicating problems with the cam timing vanos system. We recommended resealing the timing covers and inspecting the timing components. Once we had the upper timing covers off we were able to see that the plastic ramps on the timing chain…

This BMW 335i came in with a leaking oil pan and a no start condition, the engine seized due to catastrophic rod bearing failure. A used motor was sourced and partially refurbished to replace the failed unit. Valve cover, oil pan, oil filter housing and high-pressure fuel pump were all re-sealed, and the intake valves…

To correctly replace the headlight or halo bulbs on this BMW 750i the bumper must be removed.  Fortunately the bulbs last for quite a while

This BMW came in with multiple cylinder misfires, we scanned the engine control computer and found errors for misfires and an error for a lean condition.  Our BMW factory trained technician suspected an air leak in the intake system.  He connected to intake system to our smoke machine to check for intake leaks.  He found leaks at…

Showing the new and damaged spring pads Worn out X5 spring pads This shows the spring rubbing on the control arm You can see the displaced old spring pad New spring pad installed in BMW X5 The spring pads on the BMW X5 vehicles eventually wear out.  These rubber pieces locate the spring and isolate…

Resealed BMW X3 transmission pan Shuft Shaft Seal BMW X3 valve cover replacment replacing BMW x3 output shaft seal Filling transmission fluid with special tool This BMW X3 customer came in with several fluid leaks.  Our factory trained BMW technician gave her vehicle our free preventive maintenance and safety check.  We found and repaired several…

Cylinder head off, block and pistons exposed Using jig to install thread repair inserts Vanos tool installed to set cam timing Camshafts installed Camshafts Installed Cams and cam towers removed Ready to go A failed cylinder head gasket is fairly common for E46 3 series BMW’s.  The root cause is usually a problem with the…

Radiator and cooling fan removed Old water pump Old Pump removed This 5 series BMW came in with a leaking water pump.  Luckily the owner was attentive and brought it in before more serious problems developed (see previous post).  These pumps usually start leaking from the drive shaft but can also leak at the seal…