BMW E46 MAINTENANCE // Why is it so expensive to replace a $10 gasket?

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BMW E46 MAINTENANCE // Why is it so expensive to replace a $10 gasket?

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Күн бұрын

Fixing the oil leaks on your BMW E46 is just a matter of replacing those old and worn-out rubber gaskets, and the gaskets themselves are generally an inexpensive item. So why does it cost so much of your hard earn $$$ to replace them? 🤔
In this episode of Five Minute Fridays, I explain why it is so expensive to replace one $10 rubber gasket on your E46, and how you can save a heap of coin by D.I.Y. 🛠
Maintenance on your BMW E46 is not only about oil and filter changes, it is about regularly monitoring all the components that keep your e46 running trouble-free, and replacing things like rubber gaskets before they are beyond their use-by date. 😎
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@marlonbaird6070 Жыл бұрын

I just moved to New Zealand from South Africa in December..everyone told me German cars is a bad idea in New Zealand so I bought a Honda..But I I cannot do this to myself I need a BMW again so I'm searching for my 4th e46...this time a 330i msport...hopefully I find a good one.your channel also motivates me thank u

@pajamawashere Жыл бұрын

Recently found your channel and have been binge watching everything, I got my first E46 a little over a week ago and I have been cramming all the knowledge I can. Your content is great, presentation and personality as well. Thanks for all your efforts and humor mixed in.

@brainfleming8756 Жыл бұрын

I changed my VANOS pipe, but I recommend the Chase Base pipe. Much better for not too much more money. Also, instead of the OEM oil filter mount gasket, try a High performance DuPont Viton synthetic rubber gasket and be done with it.

@brainfleming8756 Жыл бұрын

Sorry, Chase Bays

@teliris1 3 ай бұрын

love your vids mate. great channel.

@msnnavy Жыл бұрын

Great video and channel sir. Just did the oil filter housing job on my 2005 Z4 M54. A little aggravated my manual didn’t have torque specs for the 6 housing bolts. Tightened them-all down nice and tight mindful of not stripping them. Also this job gives you appreciation that replacing an alternator on this engine is fairly straightforward as you have to remove it as your video states.

@sydneyNemesis101 Жыл бұрын

nice one!

@johnmarek8985 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, perhapes you could mention the importance of torque setting on reassemble when you show us DIY repairs/Maintenance. Cheers.

@Sixty4motorsport Жыл бұрын

Great point!

@Uminam3 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this! I’m about to do a big maintenance / overhaul and this was on my list. Missed the vanos oil line though!

@kaanguelten 7 ай бұрын

thanks bro

@kennmart1 Жыл бұрын

Yes sir, I did mine a few years back it gives you a great opportunity to get into the engine bay and give it a good clean. Also if you buy a 10 year old or more E46 this is a must do.

@eastsideofthetracks8311 7 ай бұрын

I’ve replaced this gasket twice in my 2year owner ship second time it was leaking so much oil left a puddle in my drive way 😪

@QWERTY-ht3kp Жыл бұрын

😊 thank you for the science

@nickg4135 Жыл бұрын

Viton o ring would be good there but they're expensive

@Volks2462 Жыл бұрын

Have you needed to replace the hard coolant lines on yours mate ?

@felipeedmar8772 Жыл бұрын

Hi mate, I just bought my first E46, it is a 330ci 2002 auto. Car looks good and it was ruining pretty good but 4 days after I bought it, it starts to idle funny, I went to the mechanic and he told me to start with the PCV valve. But he charged me 750 dollars. I like play with cars and I was thinking about to do it myself. Have you done it before? Do you reckon it can be done by a non mechanic guy?