Workshop Journal: Josh’s S54B33 Build

With an in-house engine machine shop and engine-building facilities, it's safe to say that we know a thing or two about building a solid BMW engine. Josh's E46 M3 engine bit the dust on track when a big end bearing spun, damaging the crankshaft - a well known risk when running an S54 with some mileage on it. Thankfully, the...

Workshop Journal: Ben's E90 M3 Rear Axle Overhaul

Workshop Journal: Ben’s E90 M3 Rear Axle Overhaul

Just before 'Ring season is often our busiest time of year, and this year has been no different. Ben's last E92 M3 came in to us for rod bearings and various other jobs, but after the sad demise of that car, this E90 has been quite the blank-page build. Caged, painted Fire Orange and using much of the highly developed...

Workshop Journal: Mitch's E46 M3 'Ring Season Refresh

Workshop Journal: Mitch’s E46 M3 ‘Ring Season Refresh

Mitch Aynsley's 'internet famous' E46 M3 has been in with us before for cylinder head work, and came back recently for further work ahead of this year's season of attacking the Nurburgring Nordschleife. Mitch had a fresh 3.85:1 differential built for the car, and tasked us with fitting that as well as finding the cause of some drivetrain noise elsewhere....

Workshop Journal: Nathan’s E39 M5 Vanos Rebuild

Though M cars are commonplace at Hack Engineering HQ, it's not so often that we see an E39 M5. With values climbing and these cars getting higher in mileage, it's no surprise that Vanos issues are being seen by us more and more. Nathan's 123k mile M5 came to us with a nasty engine rattle, as well as a general...

Product Focus: Mail Order Vanos Rebuilds

Here at Hack Engineering, Vanos Rebuilds are where our business started, and so we can proudly say that we have an inside-out knowledge of BMW's Vanos (variable camshaft timing) systems. While we also keep ourselves busy with cars coming in for the Vanos rebuild process, it's a lesser known fact that we also offer a Vanos rebuild process...

Workshop Journal: Alex’s E92 M3

Alex is no stranger to track M3s, having previously owned a supercharged E46 M3. He's had this E92 M3 since earlier this year and wanted to bring it into us for the essential rod bearing replacement, as well as a little more work besides. Despite over 93,000 miles, most of the bearings were in surprisingly good shape. That is, except...

Workshop Journal: Robert's Z4 M Roadster

Workshop Journal: Robert’s Z4 M Roadster

At Hack Engineering we are used to customers being particular and enthusiastic about their M car's maintenance. However, Robert recently took things to a new level when he wanted to have an engine overhaul on his 36,000 mile Z4 M Roadster. Of course, we were more than happy to help him. Robert had the car transported to us from his...

On The Road: KW Automotive UK Visit

On The Road: KW Automotive UK Visit

At Hack Engineering we have the privilege of working with some of the finest aftermarket parts producers that grace this planet. And, when we're not busy producing parts or carrying out upgrades ourselves, we're lucky enough to get out on the road to get to know our suppliers that bit better. After all, the better we know our suppliers and...

Millway Motorsport Adjustable Camber Plates (F87 M2)

Product Focus: Millway Motorsport

Millway Motorsport, based in Horda, Sweden, manufacture some of the finest BMW suspension components available today. We, at Hack Engineering, are privileged to be Millway's exclusive UK distributors to both trade and retail. Millway's range includes innovative suspension topmounts, delrin and aluminium suspension bushings, uniball suspension joints/bushings and many adjustable suspension components. All components are made in-house by Millway from premium quality...