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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2008M5 (E60) V10-5.0L (S85)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE, COOLING AND EXHAUSTENGINESERVICE AND REPAIRREMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT11 00 091 INSTALLING REPLACEMENT ENGINE
2008 BMW M5 (E60) V10-5.0L (S85)
11 00 091 Installing Replacement Engine
2008 BMW M5 (E60) V10-5.0L (S85)SECTION 11 00 091 Installing Replacement Engine
11 0 091 - Installing replacement engine (S85)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove and install engine Removing and Installing Engine.
Note:
Use a 5W-30 engine oil for the running-in procedure in a replacement engine.
Running-in engine oil must be changed at 2000 km for a 10W-60 engine oil incl. engine oil filter.
Installation:
Modifying check valves, refer to SI-11 01 05 Fault memory entries in DME.
In engines where it is not possible to connect check valves, replace the vacuum-controlled check valves with self-opening check valves.
Vacuum lines will then no longer be required.
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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.