M62tu engine work

[Jean]

Just did today, we'll see how that works. I used the "original" rain-x in the yellow spray bottle.

Yeah, M6x is not too bad, just lots of parts I agree. There are a couple areas that just aren't fun, and requiring special tools for even flywheel is just a pita.

[Jean]

Heads installed / vanos / cam timing adjusted/set per instructions (PITA).



passenger side with the tention tool



driver side vanos





installed the rear coolant pipe



cam oil bars in place



passenger side



cam sensor wheel tool



close-up



passenger side view



front view with tools in place









Next weekend I'll install both oil pans, and timing covers/valve covers and weight it before adding accessories.

[Jean]

Made some progress today, I think I figured out what pushed the oil into the engine harness....it's the vanos solenoid so I am going to replace both sides.

Didn't install the alternator and clutch kit yet as I need new o-ring for the alternator and new bolts for the new clutch kit. I think I'll order new exhaust studs/nuts as well just in case.

Need new plugs as well, and coolant and oil/filter.

I got the timing covers, valve covers, intake manifold, water pump installed and cleaned up the oil pan. Going to order the last (hopefully) few parts and maybe next weekend or weekend after that it's going in the car.

[Jean]

Yeah I need to put this thing on scales too! lol

[dude8383]

Loving the progress man. Would you mind sharing info on roughly how much this is costing?

[Jean]

Sure, so far about 2k in parts (engine parts, new clutch kit, new engine/tranny mounts). Special tools were almost $400...for cam/vanos setup and special tool for flywheel bolts.

About $400 went to machine ship for head work.

Add another $300 for new vanos solenoids. Engine already had another $1k or so for new water pump/fan clutch/tstat/belts/external belt tentioners and alternator.

Things that were not touched, electronic throttle body with it's built in icv....ignition coils are original as well. Fuel injectors are getting rebuilt before I get them installed.

[Paukert11]

Glad to see you coming along.

[Jean]

Trust me, I am too!

[Pinepig]

Trust me, I am too!

Not as much as me.:)

[Jean]

Haha. Picking up new vanos solenoids and clutch/pressure plate bolts tomorrow.

[Pinepig]

Haha. Picking up new vanos solenoids and clutch/pressure plate bolts tomorrow.

So I should set aside next weekend to stuff it all back in.

See if you can find a writeup for removing the front subframe and suspension in one unit.

[Wh33lhop]

Thanks for documenting--this runs in parallel with my future interests.

You should slap a non vanos IM on there while you're at it btdubs.

[archie]

I have a M62 motor and trans sitting on the floor at my tow yard.
$700.00 and it's yours!

Orange County,Ca area

[Jean]

M62B44 or M62TU? I want a 96-99 B44.

[Jean]

So I should set aside next weekend to stuff it all back in.

See if you can find a writeup for removing the front subframe and suspension in one unit.

I made a thread about that (subframe removal) on bfc , ZERO usable info.

I'll ask one of the shop workers / dealer and see what they say.