Does E39 520i need cam belt changing?

[EdwardC 0]

DO u gus know about it? and is it possible to change spark plug by myself? Thanks!

[318Touring 40]

It has chain, no cam belt to worry about. For DIY go here E39 DIY

[BMW POWER 2]

Yeah, Its got VANOS which is variable valve/cam timing which makes it perform better blah blah blah.

With the spark plugs just take the engine cover off and have a look round in there. BMW reccomend and use Bosch sparkplugs, every 40,000 KM, I think.

DIY steps:

1) Pop out two cover plates (1" dia or so) w/ flathead screwdriver

2) unscrew two nuts holding cover onto engine block

3) remove oil fill cap and then remove the plastic cover.

4) Remove hex bolt securing each "BREMI" plug to engine. (See arrows).

5) Remove spark plug.

Note: "Bremi" plug does not fit tightly at all onto spark plug tip. It slides over spark plug w/out any tension or clipping whatsoever against the spark plug. Screwing on the bolt and diameter of plug collar maintains proper alignment.

Edited June 9, 2005 by BMW POWER

[vonripsnorter 0]

. BMW reccomend and use Bosch sparkplugs

really!!!

Buy genuine plugs & depending on model, 8 times out of 10 you will get NGK