Hi ive searched but nothing came up,can someone tell me if a BMW 540 4.4l will fit at 2004 ff,will be using my own ancillaries but is the block etc any different ? im sure if it was i would have found a mention somewhere but nothing.many thanks in advance

I put a replacement 2004 X5 engine into my FF last year, just needed the sump changing over. Whether the X5 and 540 engines are the same block and interchangable, is probably a question for a BMW forum. David

2012 Range Rover Westminster 4.4TDV8
2004 Range Rover Vogue 4.4 V8 (LPG) (Not quite gone)
2021 Mazda CX-5
2003 Porsche Boxster

I have a couple of M62TUB35 engines to play with and one is out of a 535. You will need to check the right hand engine mount looking from the front as the X5 will use the same larger longer engine mount where the 540 might be shorter, if you have a photo I can tell you. Sump for sure as already mentioned and I think oil pump.
Depending on Year of donor it may not be the TU vanos version so you would need to swap the heads and all the timing chain gear. Also the 540 had the PCV valve behind the timing cover I think rather than at the rear on the rangey but I think that can be removed.
You probably have more questions now than before you asked.
If you can get photos of the engine I can tell you more.

Many thanks for replies,so maybe better to source an x5 engine as dont want to be swapping heads etc over

This is not an add so I apologise if anyone may think otherwise.

Hi Robo

How much is the second hand engine going to cost roughly?

I am about to trade in my 2004 4.4 LPG Fitted Vogue which my brother fitted a new engine to 6 years ago, and it has done about 40K if that since. I put on 4 brand new Pirelli 19" tyres 4 months ago and they have covered about 1000 miles if that. It may be an idea to buy a donor and take what you like off it as you know it will all fit and sell the rest?

Just a thought!!! it is running well just a bit rusty now with being in Scotland

If you need any info just ask

Jim May The FFoRRce Be With You

have emailed you Jim,thank you