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Condition Value
expand_moreAir intake system
expand_moreIntake manifold
M6 7.38 lbf⋅ft
M7 11.06 lbf⋅ft
M8 16.23 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCarburetion
expand_moreHigh-pressure pump pulley
M14 × 1,5 screws 47.94 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCharging
expand_moreTurbo charger
On exhaust manifold 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Use hot screw paste
Turbocharger oil feed line 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Replace sealing rings.
expand_moreCylinder head
expand_moreCamshaft bearing
M6 7.38 lbf⋅ft
M7 10.33 lbf⋅ft
M8 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCylinder head screws
expand_more725 tds with diesel straight-6 2.5 L 141 HP engine (1996.4–2001.11)
Figure 1. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, 725 tds with diesel straight-6 2.5 L 141 HP engine (1996.4–2001.11).
Figure 1. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, 725 tds with diesel straight-6 2.5 L 141 HP engine (1996.4–2001.11).
First stage 59 lbf⋅ft
Use new screws, and oil the screws. See figure 1.
Second stage slacken
Third stage 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Fourth stage 90°
Fifth stage 90°
expand_more728 i,iL with gasoline straight-6 2.8 L 190 HP engine (1995.8–2001.11)
expand_moreAluminium engine block
First stage 29.5 lbf⋅ft
See figure 1.
Second stage 90°
Third stage 90°
expand_moreGrey cast-iron engine block
First stage 22.13 lbf⋅ft
See figure 1.
Second stage 90°
Third stage 90°
expand_more730 d with diesel straight-6 2.9 L 181 HP engine (1998.8–2000.4)
Figure 2. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, 730 d with diesel straight-6 2.9 L 181 HP engine (1998.8–2000.4).
Figure 2. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, 730 d with diesel straight-6 2.9 L 181 HP engine (1998.8–2000.4).
First stage 59 lbf⋅ft
See figure 2.
Second stage slacken
Third stage 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Fourth stage 90°
Fifth stage 90°
expand_more730 i,iL with gasoline V8 3.0 L 208 HP engine (1994.10–2001.11)
Figure 3. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, 730 i,iL with gasoline V8 3.0 L 208 HP engine (1994.10–2001.11).
Figure 3. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, 730 i,iL with gasoline V8 3.0 L 208 HP engine (1994.10–2001.11).
First stage 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Use new screws See figure 3.
Second stage 80°
Third stage 80°
expand_more735 i,iL with gasoline V8 3.5 L 232 HP at 5700 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 3300 RPM engine (1996.1–2001.11)
First stage 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Use new screws See figure 3.
Second stage 80°
Third stage 80°
expand_more740 d with diesel V8 3.9 L 241 HP engine (1999.5–2001.11)
Figure 4. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, 740 d with diesel V8 3.9 L 241 HP engine (1999.5–2001.11).
Figure 4. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, 740 d with diesel V8 3.9 L 241 HP engine (1999.5–2001.11).
First stage 44.25 lbf⋅ft
See figure 4.
Second stage slacken
Third stage 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Fourth stage 90°
Fifth stage 90°
expand_more740 i,iL with gasoline V8 4.0 L 282 HP, 400 N⋅m engine (1994.10–2001.11)
Figure 5. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, 740 i,iL with gasoline V8 4.0 L 282 HP, 400 N⋅m engine (1994.10–2001.11).
Figure 5. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, 740 i,iL with gasoline V8 4.0 L 282 HP, 400 N⋅m engine (1994.10–2001.11).
First stage 22.13 lbf⋅ft
See figure 5.
Second stage 80°
Third stage 80°
expand_more740 i,iL with gasoline V8 4.4 L 282 HP engine (1996.1–2001.11)
First stage 22.13 lbf⋅ft
See figure 5.
Second stage 80°
Third stage 80°
expand_more750 i,iL with gasoline V12 5.4 L 322 HP engine (1994.12–2001.11)
Figure 6. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, 750 i,iL with gasoline V12 5.4 L 322 HP engine (1994.12–2001.11).
Figure 6. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, 750 i,iL with gasoline V12 5.4 L 322 HP engine (1994.12–2001.11).
First stage 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Replace the screws, do not wash off the coating. See figure 6.
Second stage 60°
Third stage 60°
expand_moreValve cover
M6 7.38 lbf⋅ft
M7 11.06 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine block
expand_moreConnecting rod bearing
expand_more725 tds with diesel straight-6 2.5 L 141 HP engine (1996.4–2001.11)
First stage 3.69 lbf⋅ft
Replace screw, wash and slightly oil.
Second stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Third stage 70°
expand_more728 i,iL with gasoline straight-6 2.8 L 190 HP engine (1995.8–2001.11)
First stage 3.69 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Third stage 70°
expand_moreCrankshaft central screws
expand_more725 tds with diesel straight-6 2.5 L 141 HP engine (1996.4–2001.11)
First stage 73.76 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 60°
Third stage 60°
Fourth stage 30°
728 i,iL with gasoline straight-6 2.8 L 190 HP engine (1995.8–2001.11) 302.4 lbf⋅ft
Replace bolt.
728 i,iL with gasoline straight-6 2.8 L 190 HP engine (1995.8–2001.11) 302.4 lbf⋅ft
Replace bolt.
expand_more740 d with diesel V8 3.9 L 241 HP engine (1999.5–2001.11)
First stage 29.5 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 60°
Third stage 60°
expand_more750 i,iL with gasoline V12 5.4 L 322 HP engine (1994.12–2001.11)
First stage 73.76 lbf⋅ft
Replace bolt.
Second stage 60°
Third stage 60°
expand_moreAll other modifications
First stage 73.76 lbf⋅ft
Replace bolt.
Second stage 60°
Third stage 60°
Fourth stage 30°
Drive plate 88.51 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
expand_moreFlywheel
BMW diesel straight-6 2.9 L M57 D30 (306D1) 181 HP 88.51 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
BMW gasoline V12 5.4 L M73 B54 (54121) 322 HP 88.51 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
BMW gasoline V12 5.4 L M73 B54 (54122) 322 HP 88.51 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
All other modifications 77.44 lbf⋅ft
Lightly lubricate the screws thread.
expand_moreMain bearing
expand_more725 tds with diesel straight-6 2.5 L 141 HP engine (1996.4–2001.11)
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 50°
expand_more728 i,iL with gasoline straight-6 2.8 L 190 HP engine (1995.8–2001.11)
expand_moreAluminium engine block
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 70°
expand_moreGrey cast-iron engine block
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 50°
expand_more740 d with diesel V8 3.9 L 241 HP engine (1999.5–2001.11)
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Replace, wash and lubricate the screws.
Second stage 200°
expand_moreVibration damper
First stage 29.5 lbf⋅ft
Replace bolts.
Second stage 60°
Third stage 60°
expand_moreEngine control
expand_moreCamshaft timing gear
expand_more728 i,iL with gasoline straight-6 2.8 L 190 HP engine (1995.8–2001.11)
First stage 3.69 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_more730 d with diesel straight-6 2.9 L 181 HP engine (1998.8–2000.4)
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Replace bolt.
Second stage 35°
expand_moreChain tensioner
728 i,iL with gasoline straight-6 2.8 L 190 HP engine (1995.8–2001.11) 51.63 lbf⋅ft
728 i,iL with gasoline straight-6 2.8 L 190 HP engine (1995.8–2001.11) 51.63 lbf⋅ft
730 d with diesel straight-6 2.9 L 181 HP engine (1998.8–2000.4) 11.8 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreChain tensioner locking screws
M30 × 1 screws 51.63 lbf⋅ft
M40 × 1,5 screws 22.13 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreTension rail bearing screws
M16 × 1,5 screws 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Replace the bolt
expand_moreTiming case cover
M8 16.23 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
M7 11.06 lbf⋅ft
M8 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine lubrication
expand_moreOil drain plug
M12 × 1,5 screws 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Oil filter housing 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOil sump
M6 screws (class 10.9) 8.85 lbf⋅ft
M6 8.8 7.38 lbf⋅ft
M8 16.23 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine management
expand_moreGlow plugs
740 d with diesel V8 3.9 L 241 HP engine (1999.5–2001.11) 13.28 lbf⋅ft
Knock sensor 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreExhaust system
expand_moreCatalytic converter
M10 30.98 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts. Use hot screw paste.
expand_moreExhaust manifold
725 tds with diesel straight-6 2.5 L 141 HP engine (1996.4–2001.11) 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
728 i,iL with gasoline straight-6 2.8 L 190 HP engine (1995.8–2001.11) 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
728 i,iL with gasoline straight-6 2.8 L 190 HP engine (1995.8–2001.11) 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
730 d with diesel straight-6 2.9 L 181 HP engine (1998.8–2000.4) 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
expand_moreAll other modifications
M6 7.38 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
M7 11.06 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
M8 16.96 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
expand_moreIgnition system
Spark plugs 16.96 lbf⋅ft

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 1999 BMW 7 Series user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.

Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and BMW warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.

Conquer your fears and never give up!

DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow BMW 7 Series service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.

Doing basic service for your 1999 BMW 7 Series you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

BMW 7 Series Third generation LCI model years

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