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E39 Engine Swap - Rebuilding an M54 for my old 525i

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For years my E39 525i has been plagued with a knocking sound that irritates me to my core. I've tried a handful of different repairs with no success, so it's time to give this car an upgrade with this donor engine from an E60 530i. But before it can go in, it needs a good refresh - that all gets taken care of in this video. Social Links: https://www.instagram.com/oemstez https://www.tiktok.com/@oemstez Note: Tips/advice shared in videos are suggestions based on first-hand experience, self-learning and anecdotes, not formal mechanic qualifications. Please carry out your own research before wrenching!

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