I did the same on my N62. It's a job for the experienced mechanics. But glad i did it, after removing the engine mount if found brittle powersteering wires snapping in my hands. Oh a little tip: check the oil pressure switch they are known for leaking and making a mess ;)
George Thanks for the link to this video. Yeah my N62 is going to be a fun challenge. I’ve worked on mostly the top of the engine and basic maintenance but now it’s due for quite an overhaul as explained earlier. Clear concise instructions you have displayed on here! I know it takes a lot of time and hard work with both working on the car and editing the video so thank you very much! For the Algo! 👨🏻🔧
I wish I had your confidence levels. For me taking off the slightly small thing off in the engineer bay gives me anxiety. LOL. I replaced the boot wiring on my E90 for my last project which BMW wanted £280! Cost me £8 with some wire from Halfords and some crimps!
Much Respect George, glad I’ve came across your video cause I’ve just purchased an 04 E65 745Li with this same issue; also after finding out from the BMW service cntr it was going to run me about US$2500 😳 I found a local mechanic for around US$850 So I’m looking to do it myself as well hopefully when I have the time lol. Cheers!
Great vid... maybe an idea for a vid on the BM's you have had with the common problems encountered during ownership on each one?.. then maybe links to your remedies in the description? More of a "go to" vid for us viewers who own that particular car? Particularly interested in the 5 series..:). great vids though as always 👍
just wondering, when you were taking the alternator out the bracket you showed a coolant pipe. where did you buy that from because I can't find it anywhere! also, how many o rings does the oil cooler thermostat need? it looked like 2 Thanks!
I noticed you were able to do this job with out taking out the motor mount and hoisting the engine. All other videos say to do that. Did you have any issuse with it. Im wondering if it is because you have the 760 ?
This motor have the water coolin alternator bracket the one that require moving mount and hoist motor does not have cooling bracket with alternator inside
I'd recommend a COOLING SYSTEM UPGRADE. A N63INTAKE 80 CELSIUS DEGREE THERMOSTAT. A BMW 1.4 PSI BAR COOLANT TANK CAP. RUN A BMW COOLANT MIXTURE OF 70 TO 30. AND A VTT OIL BREATHER CAP. sorry for the capital letters I just copy and paste lol.
Hi George, I’ve been watching your videos for my e65. Thank you very much for great contents. A question I have here is if I would need an engine hoist to get this done, I have 4.8l V8
@@GeorgeAusters thank you so much for this information. I’m going to get on it soon, so much oil is leaking from it I believe, it’s overdue. This car is endless..
My mechanic said the motor mounts need to be released and the engine jacked up a few inches....i have a 06' 750 li and i dont believe what he said....surely the job would be the same on a 750....should be even more room without the extra cylinders on a 760. If you happen to know if it can be done the same way on a 750 let me know! It would save me alot of money and tbh id rather do it myself that way it gets done right!
@@GeorgeAusters ended up doing the alt bracket job myself by dropping subframe lifting engine a few inches, i got it all apart but i cant find torque specs for the bolts that hold the bracket to the side of the block....surely they would be the same as the motor mount bracket? If you happen to know what the torque specs are id really appreciate it cause i cannot find them anywhere online not even on TIS (my cars 06 750li with oil cooler normal alternator)
Hi George, love your videos! Quick question, I've got a e90 320d n47 engine, and I'm looking at fitting a decat, found the one cheap from m47 engine 118d, would it be a straight fit or would I need to look for a n47 one? Hope you respond mate!
Do you have to remove the alternator bracket/housing on the N73 or could you have just removed the alternator from the housing it sits in? I am about to do mine and BMW wants $2500, but I would like the extra things done such as housing seal and coolant tube. Not sure if they would be removing the housing or not. Do you know?
@@GeorgeAusters Thanks…my alternator just failed and smoked the belt so I presume it locked up. I parked car in the store I was near and have to have it towed. BMW quoted $2200 to change alternator and I asked if they will be removing the bracket as I want the seal, tube and Orings changed. They said that would be additional as they only need to remove the alternator. Wondering if I need to roll up my sleeves and do it myself. I’ve had the 760 for 17 years and am comfortable with figuring it out…but strapped on time and it’s winter. Was wondering if big difference to change bracket vs removing just the alternator.
@@jimaltonen8879huge difference. Removing just the alternator is a 2 hour job at most. Removing the bracket can be as long as 12 hours depending on configuration.
I don't even know why it has to be cooled, cars have doing fine for many many year without the alternater needing to be cooled? Over engineered bmw's as usual, this is why i drive a ford focus, gets me from AtoB the same way the bmw does without the silly costs an hassle! lol
Have to say your vids are brilliant 👏 👌 👍
Appreciate it Gareth!
I did the same on my N62. It's a job for the experienced mechanics. But glad i did it, after removing the engine mount if found brittle powersteering wires snapping in my hands.
Oh a little tip: check the oil pressure switch they are known for leaking and making a mess ;)
I’m gonna run this for a couple weeks and check to see if we have any more leaks
Where is that oil pressure switch located ??
George Thanks for the link to this video. Yeah my N62 is going to be a fun challenge. I’ve worked on mostly the top of the engine and basic maintenance but now it’s due for quite an overhaul as explained earlier. Clear concise instructions you have displayed on here! I know it takes a lot of time and hard work with both working on the car and editing the video so thank you very much! For the Algo! 👨🏻🔧
Thanks man!
Brilliant video and much admiration for working in such a tight space for that length of time.
Appreciate it as always bud!
I wish I had your confidence levels. For me taking off the slightly small thing off in the engineer bay gives me anxiety. LOL. I replaced the boot wiring on my E90 for my last project which BMW wanted £280! Cost me £8 with some wire from Halfords and some crimps!
It’s all just nuts and bolts man!
Big respect to you mate another excellent video well explained and looks like another job very well done.
Cheers mate👊🏼
Excellent video George. A long job for sure and not easy when lying on your back to do the removal. Well done and good money saving as well. 😎
Yeah would be a lot nicer on a ramp but you gotta use what you have sometimes🤝
Thanks a lot for the video mate. Doesn't look too painful overall
No it’s not bad if you take your own time
Much Respect George, glad I’ve came across your video cause I’ve just purchased an 04 E65 745Li with this same issue; also after finding out from the BMW service cntr it was going to run me about US$2500 😳 I found a local mechanic for around US$850 So I’m looking to do it myself as well hopefully when I have the time lol.
Cheers!
Great to hear!
Do you have/know the part number for the seals for the lines that go into the pump that is attached to the alternator bracket? Thanks
Great vid... maybe an idea for a vid on the BM's you have had with the common problems encountered during ownership on each one?.. then maybe links to your remedies in the description? More of a "go to" vid for us viewers who own that particular car? Particularly interested in the 5 series..:). great vids though as always 👍
Good idea!
Made it look easy my man
just wondering, when you were taking the alternator out the bracket you showed a coolant pipe. where did you buy that from because I can't find it anywhere!
also, how many o rings does the oil cooler thermostat need? it looked like 2
Thanks!
Great video 👍
Cheers mate🤝
I noticed you were able to do this job with out taking out the motor mount and hoisting the engine. All other videos say to do that. Did you have any issuse with it. Im wondering if it is because you have the 760 ?
This motor have the water coolin alternator bracket the one that require moving mount and hoist motor does not have cooling bracket with alternator inside
I'd recommend a COOLING SYSTEM UPGRADE. A N63INTAKE 80 CELSIUS DEGREE THERMOSTAT. A BMW 1.4 PSI BAR COOLANT TANK CAP. RUN A BMW COOLANT MIXTURE OF 70 TO 30. AND A VTT OIL BREATHER CAP. sorry for the capital letters I just copy and paste lol.
Hi George, I’ve been watching your videos for my e65. Thank you very much for great contents.
A question I have here is if I would need an engine hoist to get this done, I have 4.8l V8
For the N62 you have to remove an engine mount bracket so will need to support the engine somehow
@@GeorgeAusters thank you so much for this information. I’m going to get on it soon, so much oil is leaking from it I believe, it’s overdue. This car is endless..
This the same with X5 2011 ??
My mechanic said the motor mounts need to be released and the engine jacked up a few inches....i have a 06' 750 li and i dont believe what he said....surely the job would be the same on a 750....should be even more room without the extra cylinders on a 760. If you happen to know if it can be done the same way on a 750 let me know! It would save me alot of money and tbh id rather do it myself that way it gets done right!
He’s right on the N62 the engine mount needs to be removed👍🏻
@@GeorgeAusters ended up doing the alt bracket job myself by dropping subframe lifting engine a few inches, i got it all apart but i cant find torque specs for the bolts that hold the bracket to the side of the block....surely they would be the same as the motor mount bracket? If you happen to know what the torque specs are id really appreciate it cause i cannot find them anywhere online not even on TIS (my cars 06 750li with oil cooler normal alternator)
These are great videos. How much to speak with you via FaceTime, I have ABS/DSC and an oil leak on my 2003 760Li. UK based ty.
For anyone that needs my help I usually ask them to join patreon (link in description)👍🏻
Cracking 😁👍
Cheers Kevin👌🏼
Hi George, love your videos! Quick question, I've got a e90 320d n47 engine, and I'm looking at fitting a decat, found the one cheap from m47 engine 118d, would it be a straight fit or would I need to look for a n47 one?
Hope you respond mate!
Need an n47 one
Did this job on a Land Rover with that V8 engine in it, had to replace the alternator anyway.
Yeah makes sense to do both jobs at the same time👍🏻
Great vid! Could you help us on how to clean solenoids on bmw n47 engine? Thanks buddy:)
Solenoids?
@@GeorgeAusters I mean Vanos!
N47 doesn’t have Vanos
Do you have to remove the alternator bracket/housing on the N73 or could you have just removed the alternator from the housing it sits in? I am about to do mine and BMW wants $2500, but I would like the extra things done such as housing seal and coolant tube. Not sure if they would be removing the housing or not. Do you know?
Housing needs removing to replace the seals
@@GeorgeAusters Thanks…my alternator just failed and smoked the belt so I presume it locked up. I parked car in the store I was near and have to have it towed. BMW quoted $2200 to change alternator and I asked if they will be removing the bracket as I want the seal, tube and Orings changed. They said that would be additional as they only need to remove the alternator. Wondering if I need to roll up my sleeves and do it myself. I’ve had the 760 for 17 years and am comfortable with figuring it out…but strapped on time and it’s winter. Was wondering if big difference to change bracket vs removing just the alternator.
Surprised you have not encountered the HP Fuel Pump issue…
@@jimaltonen8879huge difference. Removing just the alternator is a 2 hour job at most. Removing the bracket can be as long as 12 hours depending on configuration.
Bella👍
I would have replaced the oil cooler thermostat as well. They fail eventually and the car is not exactly young.
I can replace it anytime, not a biggy. Oil temps are fine and I’m already thousands into this car just in parts👍🏻
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I don't even know why it has to be cooled, cars have doing fine for many many year without the alternater needing to be cooled?
Over engineered bmw's as usual, this is why i drive a ford focus, gets me from AtoB the same way the bmw does without the silly costs an hassle! lol
Lol all alternators are cooled.. it’s just that regular alternators are air cooled, not watercooled👍🏻
george, mine also leaks.
Get it fixed👍🏻
@@GeorgeAustersmine is e70 x5. wish me luck
Old BMWs with oil leaks. It cannot be! Fake news!
😂