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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW1993740IL (E32/2) V8-3982CC 4.0L DOHC (M60)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINECYLINDER HEAD ASSEMBLYSYSTEM SPECIFICATIONSCYLINDER HEAD REBUILDING SPECIFICATIONS
1993 BMW 740iL (E32/2) V8-3982cc 4.0L DOHC (M60)
Cylinder Head Rebuilding Specifications
1993 BMW 740iL (E32/2) V8-3982cc 4.0L DOHC (M60)SECTION Cylinder Head Rebuilding Specifications
NOTE: All measurements are given in inches unless otherwise noted.
Cylinder Head Height
Standard 5.511
Machining Limit 5.499
Valve Guides
Standard Inside Diameter 0.2362
Stem To Guide Clearance
Intake 0.0197
Exhaust 0.0197
Valve Seats
Seat Angle, Degrees 45
Seat Width
Intake .0394-.05910
Exhaust .0394-.05910
Cylinder Head Height
Standard 5.511
Machining Limit 5.499
Valve Guides
Standard Inside Diameter 0.2362
Stem To Guide Clearance
Intake 0.0197
Exhaust 0.0197
Valve Seats
Seat Angle, Degrees 45
Seat Width
Intake .0394-.05910
Exhaust .0394-.05910
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.