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In this video I show how to remove the intake manifold/plenum from an E46 M3 with a SMG transmission (the process is the same for 6 Speed Manual Transmission cars). The DIY also shows how to replace the starter.
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-S54 swapped E46 Sedan
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He has to be the best Bmw Macanic I’ve ever seen and you can see that he loves working on them that’s what makes a difference!
Sorry to bother you, but is it possible that my intake cover is stuck due to the gaskets being on for so long? I was trying to get to my starter after watching your video on the starter replacement. I thought that it was just going to come off, but nope. I thought I was going to break something else.
Thank you,
Doug
Great video as usual!
I wanted to add my experience here in a comment.
11:58 Fortunately when this breather hose ends up breaking…on a Sunday no doubt, the hose tends to break on the corrugated ribs. Usually the proprietary connectors are still intact and you can temporarily replace the corrugated section with similar diameter rubber hose, some small hose clamps to couple the connectors (wait until you have it installed before tightening the clamps so you can get the length exact—this, so both connectors seat flush on the Crankcase and the intake.
13:48 On my 02/02 Manual…It's much easier to follow the hose down to the oil pan, and pull the connector up from that end of the vent hose, its the same push/deform ring connector as the other vent hoses (the first time I tried disconnecting by pulling down, and it seemed like I was forcing things)
So, the intake manifold comes out with the back vent hose still connected. (remember when reinstalling to guide that hose down to the pan…between the intake mounting bracket and the firewall seems to give you the most length)
I replaced my starter in feb and I really wish I had that swivel socket you used, as I had to use a small ratcheting e-torx box wrench, and found disconnecting that coolant pipe helped…
BTW If someone here is stuck using only the ratcheting box wrench to remove the starter bolts…You are at risk of getting your wrench stuck So ONLY Use the wrench to loosen the starter bolts, unthread the remaining by hand.
Thanks for the great content!
Thanks a lot for the video!! I always thought that it was impossible to do it from the front of the engine and you´d have to go the hard way from underneath the car using long extensions and finding your way trough the gearbox, this video is just awesome! Please, do more for the M3 E46! If you do a Vanos restoration (beisan kit) i´d kiss you even being a man hahahah!
I love your videos man its really awesome and helpfull, just one question, how much SMG Oil did you put back after you all oil took out? There is -20 or something like this, whats that mean? Respekt bro
This video is awesome – just changed my starter following right along – Thank you!
You are doing excellent job man, keep it up and thank you for the knowledge of my car and much more. Respect
I wish there's someone like him in south OC
Hi Jason! Until now I had learnt a lot of things from you, and your videos relative to the videos of other channels very accurate and clear, at least for me. Although I have bmw e34 with m50 vanos engine, your videos are nice reference for me. So, I want to thank you a lot. Unfortunately I couldn't find in your channel a video for changing head gasket using BMW special tools, leaving the engine block under the hood. Please could you make some video for this with any type of bmw car?! Thank you in advance!
Awesome job. I have an 1982 e21 that needs a starter. After watching your video mine is not as complicated. Wish you would mention the price of parts and labor to get an idea of cost. Keep the videos coming great job.
Damm all that for a strater like the challenge i think im going to go with bmw now sorry honda
Hey Jason, just subbed. I finally bought an e46 a few days ago ('03 325xi with 60k on it), and your channel is going to be a big help. I have a lot of the minor common problems. One that I haven't seen addressed here (unless I missed it) is the crayon smell from the sound deadening material. Sounds like it's a fairly common issue. Some people like it, and I kind of do, but it's a bit too strong. Maybe worth a vid on how to remove and replace that material? I think it's mainly under the back seat, the rear deck, and the shock towers in the trunk. Just a thought. Thanks for what you do!
Great timing for this video. I tried taking mine out yesterday but those two bolts are impossible. Gonna have to find that ratchet.
This was awesome.. Thank you so much… Is the airbox cleanable on the inside? If so, what with?
Great video! Had to do this once too. Here is some extra feedback: You dont need to empty the SMG fluidreservoir, since it has a non return valve on it. Saves you some expensive fluid ;).
Super video! I am following you 2, by the way I have an Ford Focus 2007, 1.6tdi 109hp Ghia!