IrvesBMW Posted June 17, 2023 Share Posted June 17, 2023 All right, My 318d's timing chain broke, and it has 112,000 miles on it, so I think it would be better to replace the engine instead of just the chain. Do you have any idea how much work it will be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForumGuru Posted June 17, 2023 Share Posted June 17, 2023 the best bet is to call a couple BMW service centres. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrvesBMW Posted June 17, 2023 Author Share Posted June 17, 2023 Just now, ForumGuru said: the best bet is to call a couple BMW service centres. Yes, I will, but before I do, I just needed a general notion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyberNinja Posted June 17, 2023 Share Posted June 17, 2023 It took around 6 hours for a friend and I to swap out the engine in my BMW e90. However, our understanding was limited, so maybe a more seasoned business might do the task more quickly. Consider the hourly rates for a workday of around six hours. On my M47, we didn't need to disconnect the air conditioning or the power steering cables, so the only fluids I had to replace were the oil and the coolant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrvesBMW Posted June 17, 2023 Author Share Posted June 17, 2023 I'm thinking that if I had some assistance, I may be able to alter it myself, but I'm not sure whether that's a good idea. I have only ever dabbled with tinkering with autos, but I have never had any genuine experience really fitting anything before. Does anyone have any idea what kinds of equipment I should get? Hoist for the engine, or could I just jack up the vehicle and drop it onto the engine from the underside? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennycarlotta Posted June 17, 2023 Share Posted June 17, 2023 What year is the car? If it's an N47, I'd fix it if it were my; otherwise, the engine has to be removed. Because the rockers on the n47 are sacrificial, a new chain kit and some rockers will usually solve the problem. The cam carrier may sometimes shatter; I've seen this happen once. The engine is removed using a hoist through the top; the most difficult aspect is getting to the top bell housing bolts. On an E90 engine, I can work alone for an hour and a half on the trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyberNinja Posted June 17, 2023 Share Posted June 17, 2023 The simplest method is to remove the engine from the top, which requires an engine hoist, as Johnnyroper mentioned. The two top bell housing fasteners are the most difficult to reach. However, I removed mine using a Torx 14 wrench from the top and the remainder from underneath the vehicle. A small bolt near the top holds the bell housing shield in place; if you don't undo the bolt, you can easily rip the shield apart. Oh, and remove the canopy as well. Additionally, do not neglect the braided ground wire that connects the ignition to the chassis; if you do, there will be wailing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennycarlotta Posted June 17, 2023 Share Posted June 17, 2023 Just now, CyberNinja said: The simplest method is to remove the engine from the top, which requires an engine hoist, as Johnnyroper mentioned. The two top bell housing fasteners are the most difficult to reach. However, I removed mine using a Torx 14 wrench from the top and the remainder from underneath the vehicle. A small bolt near the top holds the bell housing shield in place; if you don't undo the bolt, you can easily rip the shield apart. Oh, and remove the canopy as well. Additionally, do not neglect the braided ground wire that connects the ignition to the chassis; if you do, there will be wailing. On an E90, the bonnet can be lifted off with the engine in normal position by going up with the hoist as far as it will go, then pulling the hoist out a little and going up a bit further till free. Alternatively, pop the struts off the vehicle side and tilt the bonnet open closer to the windscreen; the hinges are built to open wider than in normal operation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrvesBMW Posted June 17, 2023 Author Share Posted June 17, 2023 Many thanks to everyone who provided feedback! I won't be doing it till the weekend, but as soon as I do, I'll report back to you on how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennycarlotta Posted June 17, 2023 Share Posted June 17, 2023 Before you whip the engine out, you'll need an axle stand under the gearbox or a jack. I support the engine's weight on a hoist and take it out of the mount bracket to allow myself some wiggle space since the steering UJ restricts the engine's mobility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiseSage Posted June 17, 2023 Share Posted June 17, 2023 How did you get on? Mines snapped and I'm hoping to get mine out in the next week or so; I've already purchased an engine hoist from the market place. I bought an engine from a friend of a friend, but I'm considering of opening mine up and seeing how terrible it is before throwing it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bvlenci Posted June 17, 2023 Share Posted June 17, 2023 Just call a few BMW shops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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