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BMW Serie 5 - Timing belt

BMW Serie 5 (2003-2010 / E61, E60)
When and how to change the distribution chain of the BMW 5 Series.
The replacement of the distribution chain on the BMW 5 Series, with a gasoline engine, is performed after reaching 250,000 kilometers or ten years; however, …read all…
Posted on 3 December 2023 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
How do you replace the chain tensioner of the BMW 5 Series?
In order to replace the timing chain of the BMW 5 Series, you need to open the hood so that you can access the components located inside the engine …read all…
Posted on 12 June 2023 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (2010-2017 / F10, F11)
BMW 5 Series timing chain disassembly instructions
Today we will see how to disassemble and, therefore, replace the timing chain of a BMW 5 Series: we will mainly go to see the main steps. First of all we open …read all…
Posted on 14 January 2024 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (2010-2017 / F10, F11)
Disassembly of the BMW 5 Series Twin Power N20 timing chain
We see in this video the instructions on how to disassemble and replace the timing chain on a BMW 5 Series Twin Power, but also on other models with N20 …read all…
Posted on 7 January 2024 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (2010-2017 / F10, F11)
Remove and replace the timing chain on BMW 5 Series
Let's get ready to disassemble and replace the timing chain on BMW 5 Series: with a special wrench we go to loosen the chain tensioner roller and remove it …read all…
Posted on 23 October 2023 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (2010-2017 / F10, F11)
How do you recognize the defect in the timing chain of the BMW 5 Series
It has always been known that choosing a car with chain distribution has several advantages, especially in terms of reliability and maintenance: in fact, there …read all…
Posted on 18 September 2023 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
Clarification of chain tensioner operation
In engines equipped with a timing chain rather than a belt, if the maintenance plan is carefully observed, perhaps also reducing the mileage between one oil …read all…
Posted on 22 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
Replacing the third stop lamp
The following guide shows how to access the third brake light bulb, i.e. how to remove the body of the light stuck in the tailgate. This is necessary to remove …read all…
Posted on 27 July 2023 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
Belt tensioner pulley replacement
If with the engine idling you hear noises or squeaks that then increase proportionally to the increase in engine rpm, you will probably have to check the …read all…
Posted on 26 July 2023 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
Different types of belt tensioners
This video shows us the two different belt tensioners for the timing chain. The first belt tensioner can be removed directly from the datum anchored to the …read all…
Posted on 26 July 2023 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
Adjustment of the tension rollers
The distribution kit of a car consists of a belt and a tensioner roller. The timing belt must be replaced because its malfunction can cause serious damage to …read all…
Posted on 25 July 2023 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
Humming and hissing indices of a pulley bearing to be replaced
There are engines that have the timing chain enclosed in a crankcase and therefore do not need maintenance. Other cars, like this one in the video, most …read all…
Posted on 23 July 2023 by ScegliAuto
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How to open the bonnet of the Volkswagen Polo

Let's see in this short and simple guide the instructions that will allow us to open the bonnet of the Volkswagen Polo. First of all we open the front door, on the driver's side, and start pulling the opening lever of the engine hood, in order to open the lock; then let's move to the front of the vehicle and unhook the tab that we find on the central part, above the manufacturer's emblem, as shown in the video. At this point we block the bonnet with the lateral rod; then we accompany the bonnet down to close it again!

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