E38 swapped S62

[pizzaman09]

Holy cow, I got more than that out of the 5.0 Explorer, but like you said, as short as your commute is, most of your gas is probably spent just warming the car up.

I averaged 25.3 out of the E38 today going to West TN and back. It probably could have been a little better, but there was a wreck on the way home that had me sitting in stop and go for a long time. I love the fuel mileage with these things for a big car.

On the highway, after I changed the spark plugs I am able to get 24-26 in the M5. Before the spark plug change it was closer to 22.5, the plugs were way past due for a change.

[daytonatrbo]

Heck, as long as it's got a flat concrete surface and at least 3 walls to keep the wind and dirt out, I could deal with no garage door. Hmm you are probably the closest person on the board to me and I do go to east TN every now and then, maybe I need to find a way to trick you into letting me use the garage lol.

I don't think I've explained the problem correctly.


I cant actually get a car into the shop withou blowing out the existing door and putting in a garage door.

[007008]

That was a bit of a pain. Had to take the headers off.
A little more PM and replace rod bearings and it will be ready

[blackknight530i]

That's a very familiar sight. I had to look at the same thing for almost 2 months before I finally got to put mine in.

[007008]

Oh, and the LSD is out
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when the new bushings show up, I'll figure out how to make it fit in the subframe

[TxDarth]

Unless I find a totalled M5 for cheap, I can almost guarantee I'll never do the S62 so you won't be the only one. Besides, I no longer have a garage so my days of doing anything major on a car are pretty much over.

I know the feeling. Luckily I have a shop that is just lacking a garage door.

Heck, as long as it's got a flat concrete surface and at least 3 walls to keep the wind and dirt out, I could deal with no garage door. Hmm you are probably the closest person on the board to me and I do go to east TN every now and then, maybe I need to find a way to trick you into letting me use the garage lol.

I guess I better quit bitching about mine not having AC....but I am going to fix that very shortly.

[M I C H A E L]

are you putting the LSD in too? nice progress.. ID love an s62 e38 haha

[007008]

are you putting the LSD in too? nice progress.. ID love an s62 e38 haha

Yes, I have a 98 750 rear subframe with sway mounts. I already swapped the brakes and the 750 axles fit the m5 diff flanges.

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[M I C H A E L]

Yes, I have a 98 750 rear subframe with sway mounts. I already swapped the brakes and the 750 axles fit the m5 diff flanges.

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That's awesome. So will you not get a code now for using cruise control then?

[blackknight530i]

That's awesome. So will you not get a code now for using cruise control then?

I can't imagine he would since I have the 2.93 in mine and I don't get any codes for it. He'll have the correct diff, so there shouldn't be any issues.

[M I C H A E L]

I can't imagine he would since I have the 2.93 in mine and I don't get any codes for it. He'll have the correct diff, so there shouldn't be any issues.

Great success!!!!! ( borat voice) lol!!!!

[Cobrajet429]

I guess I better quit bitching about mine not having AC....but I am going to fix that very shortly.

When I got to where I could no longer physically be a mechanic any more or have the same income I used to, I got rid of my house and moved on the boat full time. It really is a great way to live, but I really miss having a shop in my back yard. On the good side, I no longer have to worry about that big payment every month.

[007008]

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Here is the stopping point for this week.....
upper pan off and ready to change the bearings

Here is the fuel line that points to the wrong side
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I'm just going to flip the T around to point the other way.

[dburt86]

maybe i missed it, but why are you replacing the rod bearings?


Great thread!!! Now i gotta start looking for s62's lol

[007008]

maybe i missed it, but why are you replacing the rod bearings?


Great thread!!! Now i gotta start looking for s62's lol

It's an odd thing with this engine, it has been know to eat upper shells and even spin a bearing. Some go early 100k or so some go a lot higher with no problem.
Since this engine had failed guides and I have no idea of its history or oil change intervals, I figured its just a good idea.
I'm trying to get this thing a good chance at a long new life

[dburt86]

Thats bizzare, you never really hear of BMW engines eating rod bearings. Id like to see how they look when they come out.

[daytonatrbo]

For some reason I wasn't expecting ITBs on the s62 even tho I know the s54 has them and the air intake should have tipped me off.

[007008]

http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e39...-bearings.html

[daytonatrbo]

http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e39...-bearings.html

Sounds like its similar to the crank walk issue with DSMs. Most estimates put the actual effected engines around 6% of total production, but when you read about it online it sounds like they all had an issue.

[007008]

If anyone asks you if you want to change out rod bearings tell them NO! It sucks
I got it done, just hope I did it right.
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Only 1 looked worse than the others, the crank didn't have any marks on it and was still in spec. actually a bit tighter than the others.

[blackknight530i]

If anyone asks you if you want to change out rod bearings tell them NO! It sucks
I got it done, just hope I did it right.

Only 1 looked worse than the others, the crank didn't have any marks on it and was still in spec. actually a bit tighter than the others.

What was the hard part? I'm hoping to not have to do that job for a long time, but I am curious.

[007008]

Having the engine laying on its side on the floor and trying to torque the bolts to 60 degrees without messing up. Not to mention the 50 some oil pan bolts and more than a dozen o rings.

[blackknight530i]

Would an engine stand help? Could it even have held the engine without the oil pan?

[007008]

Would an engine stand help? Could it even have held the engine without the oil pan?

BMW went with quantity not quality of bell housing bolts. I'm not sure I mount it on an engine stand upright with the oil pan on. Upside down there is nothing substantial to bolt to.

[blackknight530i]

I guess it might be easier to do in the car with the engine suspended from above. There must be a good way to do it, right?