How I replaced ROD bearings in my V10 E60 M5 & how I set the VANOS backlash properly

Finally the rod bearings on my E60 M5 have been done. If you have ever wanted to know what the job entails this video includes a 15 minute Timelapse of the entire job from start to finish. 0:00 Intro 0:05 Sleepy welcome from the Nürburgring! 1:07 Today's video covers... 1:23 Rod bearings 15 minute Timelapse 1:28 Tools required 1:49 Drain oil 2:03 Remove air boxes, radiator cover and hood latches 2:41 Remove undertrays & reinforcement plate 2:51 Remove radiator fan 3:09 Disconnect lower suspension arms 3:41 Install engine support & loosen engine mounts 4:10 Remove subframe 4:59 Oil pan removal (so much to remove!) 6:15 Remove low pressure oil pump 6:20 Check VANOS pump backlash before removing 6:36 How not to check backlash (correct process @ end of the video) 6:59 Remove high pressure VANOS pump 7:07 Remove belts and crank pulley 7:13 Replace rod bearings (conrod) 8:03 The old bearings - Warning, the view is not pretty :) 8:29 VANOS line replacement (harder than I thought) 9:52 Start of re-assembly 10:00 High pressure VANOS pump install + setting backlash 10:41 Low pressure pump install with pickup 11:13 Clean block and pan gasket surfaces 11:21 Pan installation 12:21 Install pulleys and belts 12:31 SMG oil leak side job (whilst I was in there) 12:45 Subframe installation 13:23 Suspension arm re-install 14:03 Finishing up the SMG leak 14:25 Remove engine support 14:28 Fresh oil 14:51 Torque suspension at normal ride height 15:06 Reinstall air boxes 15:16 Top up and bleed power steering 15:29 Reinstall fan, radiator cover and hood latches 15:46 Reinstall subframe reinforcement plate 15:54 Check oil level & check for leaks 16:04 Reinstall undertrays 16:20 Warning: VANOS system must be bled (not shown) - End of Timelapse 16:36 Understanding how to set VANOS backlash 17:41 It's not a real measurement! 18:15 What is a "Test Indicator" 19:02 Setting VANOS backlash correctly 21:00 Wrap up 21:27 Thank you and titles I also uncover official BMW documentation that confirms the F1 heritage! M5 Complete Vehicle Document: https://dokumen.tips/documents/e60-m5... Instagram:   / findseconds   Facebook:   / findingseconds   Subscribe: http://youtube.com/findingseconds/?su... Parts: Rod bearing kit: https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-... Crankshaft turning tool: https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-... Oil change kit: https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-... Oil pickup gasket: https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-... Power steering pump fluid (check your cap): https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/hydr... Left engine mount: https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-... Right engine mount: https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-... Left sway bar link: https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-... Right sway bar link: https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-... Lower left control arm: https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-... Lower right control arm: https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-... Attributions Music by scottholmesmusic.com Cinematic Orchestral Action Trailer by Gregor Quendel is licensed under a Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. #E60 #M5 #bearings https://www.findingseconds.com/e60-v1...