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Remedied valve seals and coolant issues. Best engine I have ever had. Run it like a sports car and it's gold. I have it in a 2010 550i e60. Change oil at 5000 mi. This is a great engine.. Mine has 200,000 mi.
Just Grabbed One from Manheim for 6000 172,000 miles Msport 2010 Has some carfax and says runs and drives well with no leaks hope to get it up to 200,000 miles aswell Anything else to check for?
@@mmmooo485 from my experience with mine. CoolingFan, Coolant cross over tube, valve stem seals along with timing chain, alternator bracket seal, engine oil cooler (recently replaced), and BMW Integrated Supply Module (IVM) all had to be replaced over the years. I had the car since 2017 at 85k miles and now at 159k miles. Runs like a champ. One of my favorite engines from BMW.
This is an amazing engine. I had mine since 2020 I got it with 299,877 km and right now it's at 450,009 km. Very quiet engine and worth every dollar I put into it.
203k miles on my ‘06 e66 now. All those things I’ve fixed already. Just got in a small accident, and insurance paid out $7k to fix + rental. Thought they’d total it for sure.
I have a 2008 550i that I got in January 2019 and I love it, even with all the problems it has given me. I've had to replace the valve cover gaskets, spark plug tubes, upper timing chain cover gaskets, intake and exhaust valve stem seals, alternator bracket seal, lower oil pan gasket, the vacuum pump seals, the coolant expansion tank, water transfer pipe and seals, the valley pan cover, and the water jacket seal. Those were just to fix leaks and I've had to replace more to have it working properly. But I have the car sorted out now and I love everything about it. Car has 150k miles and it runs, drives, and handles great.
I nearly bought a 2007 550i back in February of 2020. Ended up buying a 2007 Mercedes E550 instead. Glad I did. Have been daily driving it for two years now and have 156k miles on it.
I have the 2004 645CI and bought it second hand. I have found over time that keeping up with a 10k kms Service interval over the BMW scheduled services, the motor runs extremely better and lasting longer. I was also able to change the parameters for the services within the car itself to make things more streamlined. Love the car - specially on long trips!
I put a $350 pick a part junkyard N62 in an X5 (had a bad engine) and we've put 50k miles on it so far. Pretty sure it had 200k when I installed it. The key is to put a lower temp 88C thermostat in it. Everything lasts longer, plastics, rubber seals, etc. BMW only runs them at 100C for emissions reasons. That's what kills the valve seals. I've towed an RV cross country with it. We use it to tow a horse trailer now. I did have to put it on INPA when I first installed it to troubleshoot a couple issues. Other than that it's run like a top ever since.
I have a E63 just did a Alternator Bracket gasket a couple months ago. Pain in the ass. Besides that the engine is fairly reliable and powerful enough. Love it.
Great video. I’ve been waiting to hear your thoughts on this car. So when you do the eccentric shaft you need to reset it with Inpa correct? It’s on top and looks easy to do mine is leaking on my 550. Doesn’t seem to affect anything but why not get it because it’s up there. Great content and knowledge
Eccentric shaft motor on my N52 E90 did not require me to recalibrate, I put it back in and it ran rough, I removed it and reinserted it using the allen key to twist it on until it bottomed out and cycled the key and it loaded it and learned it automatically car runs perfect.
I have my 2008 bmw 550i sport since 2013 I got it with 54k miles and is going on 164k now. I haven’t had any issues with the car other than the ones on the video. I replaced the alternator bracket gasket 4 times. Since then. I did a major service last year. Replace all water hoses. Valve steam seals valley pan and water transfer pump. Transmission oil change differential oil change. And it runs like new. If you take car of the car you won’t have any issues with it. So I love it and I’m going to keep it for ever.
Thanks for doing some BMW repairs. Missed your vids when you bought the Porsche and G-Wagon. Looking for you to finish the 1600, or throw in the towel and admit it is too far gone. Need more info when things are too expensive, rusted, abused, etc, etc. 2012, 128i owner.
This engine (545i) taught me how to work on cars. After getting azz raped by shops and couldn’t afford it I had no choice it to learn how to work on it if I was going to keep it. Now engine rebuilt and suspension/ front body new
Is it a reasonably DIY friendly car? There are some dirt cheap 540/545/550s out there now which are so tempting! But I'm scared of biting off more than I can chew. I am pretty decent at DIY but what with them being complex engines with a lot of electronics... Just seems like I could end up getting in over my head. The old straight 6s were a piece of cake though.
@@soundseeker63 also look for manual!! Like i said if you have tools dont be afraid. This is the first and really only car ive worked on and ive gone as far as removing heads with engine still in car…
My 2008 550i had a number instances of oil leak valve cover gaskets, vacuum pump etc. Not serious when taken care of promptly. Upper and lower radiator hoses needed frequent replacement. I'm rigorous with maintenance and no expenses were spared. It's at 110k miles and running strong. Enjoyed every miles and cents I've put into it.
Currently looking for a 550 myself. How much approximately have you put into maintenance? I love the car but I'm worried that the maintenance will be on-par with an M car, and at that point I'd just buy an M3.
Change oil every 6000 miles from the start and the valve stem seals will stay correct. Coolant and trans 40,000 miles …. Car is bulletproof my 08 has been great🍾
Is this the engine in my E53 4.8is? Eccentric shafts have nothing to do with valve timing. They are for variable valve lift. After these engines warm up, they no longer use the throttle body to regulate air flow. It uses the valve lift as throttle, unless the engine is cold or in a limp mode. Check it out in INPA. The eccentric shafts will find their limits automatically, even without a scanner.
when i did the vcg, i just disconnected the battery. then cycled the car from off to accessory and waited for the motors to click before starting it and it worked fine. but you are right, you can also recalibrate through INPA
Change the coolant temperature sensor in the waterpump after time, if its old or defective it sends low temperature values to the DME, resulting in the DME thinking the engine is cold and runs fat... wanting to heat the engine but the engine is already on temperature, resulting in seals going dead.
I agree on the electronics with the E65, it is a great car, but the electronics are the hot topic on those, I have a 2002 745i running good, but valve cover gaskets and the alternator bracket gasket are giving me a problem, good content Nathan.
I’m looking at a 2005 545i with this N62B44 at 63,000 miles. Does it make sense to just do all this - coolant lines, valve stems, valve cover gaskets, etc. -right when I get the car? In other words, does being proactive help?
Hello, you forgot to mention the hidden starter, it's took me 2 days to reach. Also my vaccum pump give a poko-poko sound. My next repairs will be the alternator bracket seal.
Not bad if you have a lift and tools. Was expecting worse, seems like nothing is catastrophic on one of these engines. Not bad not bad. Was trying to figure out if I should get an e39 540i or e60 550i.
Hello Nathan I have a question maybe you know this issue I have 2006 BMW 550i 4.8l only when engine is cold misfires, idle up & down but after warmup then is fine run smooth sometime running rough, I installed all new ignition coils and spark plugs but still showing misfire cylinder 1,2,3,4,5 can you please give me some advice please help me Nathan ?
You can pick up seriously cheap 540i/545i/550i cars these days and they look like an absolute steal - So much luxury, comfort and peformance for the money. And if you get the touring, quite practical too. I've done lots of work on older BMWs and I'd probably pick up a 545i tomorrow if I felt confident I could DIY on that too but the complexity of the motor + the electronics does scare me a bit. Are they DIY-able to an average skilled home mechanic with INPA/ISTA?
You don’t really need ISTA for any of these problems except the eccentric shaft calibration, you could use an Autel or High end Snap on tool for that. Any big shop with at least 4 lifts will have one of those. Although a lift and some special tools will be required for some of the big problems (leaking alternator gasket, valve stem seals)
I have a 2006 650i throwing active steering codes, and the upper radiator hose keeps losing pressure and coming off the radiator. Problems left and right but Nonetheless I still love the car
Do the trans video. I was just looking for one of those. There's a 645 up for sale. Not US market. It's got 91,000km seems pretty clean SMG transmission. Coupe for $13,000 And one US convertible for $10,000 both clean
Nathan amazing as usual! But I would like to drop some info here if you don’t mind. Do the valve guides when you do the stem seals, the main problem is in the metallurgy friends. N62 rebuild guide coming to my channel soon. Check out Memphis motorwerks guy named Mike 👍🏽 boom ya welcome
Owned 2 silver 745li 02 and 05...they're ok...but the 2008 750li white...that i own is waaaaay more reliable....I'll never sale it...the 4.8 is a monster..and have no problems...225,000 and still going....can't even hear it run..and it shines on the parking lot....head turns daily...stay away from the 02 to 05 e65s...06 to 08...they hit the mark....even 10 models are problematic..trust me..I've owned 3 in less than 2 years...06 to 08 7ers are the best and most reliable.
I’d rather overall avoid this engine and get something with the n54. An ECU flash will get you more power than n62. I guess the only issue with that is they don’t have it on the 6 and 7 series of that era.
N54 has a lot of issues even if you get a later N54. From waste gate rattle to injectors to HPFP issues its not only unreliable but the issues it has are expensive to fix. I have an N55 which isnt as performance friendly as the N54 but i would consider it a reliable engine and you can still easily get 100HP over stock with simple add ons. N54 is an engine i consider for enthusiasts only, that know the engine well inside and out.
Out of the box an n54 335 Will get you more speed stock. It’s a smaller car. But those turbos aren’t exactly built to last forever. Get behind the 550 and stomp it in a big car….It’s a good feeling
Yes, absolutely. But an N62 will be more reliable than an N54. With the N52, you have to make sure that the electric water pump and thermostat are done every 100k miles. Otherwise, it’s a brilliant engine.
I bought a 2010 550i dark blue 🔵 with peanut butter 🥜 interior she was clean as F@$& with 110kmiles! Then after my 1st payment, the bck windows stop working an the rearend went out 😱😲🤷 WTF! An the dealership didn't Wana do the work to fix it, so I traded tht Bish n for newer 2019 SUV! 👏👌😎
@@Chris-rs3dj well we all no ppl over value European cars cuz there built in a different country , especially Benz an BMW🤷🙄🥴! An we no how reliable they they are 😬😳🥺! So even with warranty, they didn't wanna fix🤷🤬! So your Right, I did trade that Bisshhh in for a SUV, an it was a 2019 with 6yr dealership warranty 👏👌! Ahhhh yes ,I feel much better ann happier 🤙😉
@@jhonsmith2150 Only until you realize it only covers the powertrain and then that's even limited. But either way no matter what you buy it will break down. And some of us rather fix up older vehicles and use the saved money for other things. At the same time it can payoff to buy a slightly used vehicle or new. Depending on the situation at that time for the individual really. Also when it's that old you can mod it out your way and not worry about warranty denials. In the long run just get what makes you happy for peaks sake. Life is short to stress about every little detail.
@@Chris-rs3dj bro people finance anything, and it’s not always because they can’t afford it. Generally people wanna build credit reputation and having a $200 a month payment on an old bmw is a low risk credit build.
I have a 2007 650i...3 years with no issues but yesterday I pressed the sport button, accelerated (not that hard) and after a few seconds the "Active steering" light came on and the car lost all power with zero throttle response...tried starting several times but sounds like its not getting fuel? A fuel pump that broke maybe?
