BMW N55/N54 Alternator Replacement

BMW N55/N54 Alternator Replacement | Sal's Corner

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Watch this video for a very in depth detail on how to replace that stubborn alternator in your BMW and save tons of money by doing it yourself! Check out this new series Sal's Corner!
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@ChristopherGuilday 2 жыл бұрын

This was awesome. You saved me a lot of time! I just took a razor to start the cut, and then used a small hand saw. Had the plastic cut off in about 5 minutes, and the whole job was done in under 45 mins. Thanks!

@kevinhooper6007 2 жыл бұрын

Cant say thank you enough for your video. I see people taking off the OFH & intake just to get to it. This worked beautiful

@markt9438 Жыл бұрын

Dude at each particular junction point you need a Magnet to find what you dropped LOL ! Good Job

@luisvargas4577 7 ай бұрын

I removed my old alternator by cutting plastic from intake manifold but still kept the nipple without fully sawing it off. The plastic nipple is where the engine cover bottom right corner snaps in to. I also cut 1/2in from connector that’s on the alternator that sticks out. Then I removed the alternator. I had to sand down bottom right and top left corners from new alternator at least 1/16th. So that I had enough clearance for the OFHG (top alt.) and also allowing bottom side of alt. to slide in to place easier. I did not have to remove a/c compressor Or metal bracket behind a/c compressor. I made sure not to sand off too much so that the new alternator fit nice and snug. I used a rubber matter to line up the alternator bolt holes. I did not have to cut connector from new alternator. Took me 1 hr to do this job without removing intake manifold. 2014 f30 n55

@robertmauser3633 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the trick I did that cut of the plastic. My alternator came out and a new one back in in minutes thanks for saving me money and time!

@DemiseTheGod 7 күн бұрын

You saved me. Sold the car thank god

@C8Jake 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you dude! Got a quote for $2300 to replace the alternator and the “much needed” pulley kit! The current alternator is 2.5 years old! 15k miles on it, from BMW! Hate this car! Doing it myself. No stock air box so this nipple isn’t needed.

@PanPeklo 9 ай бұрын

I really cant thank you enough for this tip. Didnt even have to remove the chagepipe and without sawing the part of the nipple itd take like 20 minutes to replace. Great vid. But I must point out that its a T60 for the belt tensioner. You probably removed the plastic cover for the tensioner pulley.

@alexanderfeliz7972 11 ай бұрын

Thank you, I was going crazy because I didn’t want to take .my car to a dealer shop, for alternator that look so easy to remove . That’s for saving me money Great tips

@callmekollect 2 жыл бұрын

Brooooo you are the fkn man!!!! Saved me 15% or more on my car insurance by switching to watch this video!!!!!

@andreszamora53 3 жыл бұрын

Followed your guide man, finished an easy alternator change in about an hour fixed my overcharge problem and now back on the road with my 335i!

@andrewallison2171 3 жыл бұрын

That is awesome! We are here to help!

@peterkim5394 2 жыл бұрын

For what it's worth, I fixed my overcharging problem by replacing the voltage regulator on the back of the alternator. The part is considerably cheaper and easier to install. Can be done without removing the alternator. Not trying to rain on anyone's parade, just trying to save anyone who has a similar problem some time and money.

@arjenisramon 2 жыл бұрын

How do you get it back in??? Literally working on it as we speak can’t seem to find the groove back in???

@TheFrenchPug Жыл бұрын

@@arjenisramon I hope you got it in. Just reading this since mine is going out (based on sound I'm hearing).

@RickMagers 5 ай бұрын

@peterkim5394 Just FYI as I learned. The sedan has a different alternator. Regulator can't be changed like yours.

@jesseplascencia4114 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your video. Very informative and great tricks. I’ll be changing my alternator tomorrow or Friday. The bearings are going out. Thanks once again..

@FASTCARMAN 2 жыл бұрын

Yup I trimmed it it was very tight but came out and in in about 1/2 hour great advice

@cutkicker Жыл бұрын

Duuuuude, changed my alternator last week after watching this. No loss of fluids 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼, however the AC Delco I purchased is already clicking & making noise. AC Delco alternators are now made in Mexico, not saying that's a problem, however a $700 alternator should last longer than a week. The TYC (Taiwan) @$250 lasted 2 years.

@crazy4gta1 5 ай бұрын

700 dollars? You can get a Bosch remanufactured one for less than 400

@willieargueta5769 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much I was already finding a way to remove the oil filter housing but I watched your video right on time

@Kingsworld777 Жыл бұрын

Great video man thats very smart!

@11BravoSeries Жыл бұрын

Sat, 6 Aug 2022, 10:30am California time...... All i needed to see to subscribe was that ID!! I'm at 3:25, please Lord let this video work for me lol.

@EddieKM 3 ай бұрын

The good thing is some of us n54 owners are used to taking the intake manifold out every other weekend, so no biggie.

@killafassy Жыл бұрын

man!.... i stopped what i was doing after i refused to remove OFH and intake and said someone on youtube must have an easier way....thanks a whole lot!

@RickySpanish168 11 ай бұрын

Got a decent new looking one at a euro salvage yard for $100 and had it swapped out in less than 20 mins! Amazing feeling

@manuelromo7827 Жыл бұрын

I just wanted to say by far this was the best video I mean doing the job was a little bit pain in the ass but a little bit but I had it done within 2 1/2 hours the actual hardest part I had was seating it in

@aysren8989 3 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate the vid man! Was about to give up halfway through the job but you save me

@UnifiedRacingChannel 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@deadmoney2093 10 ай бұрын

@@UnifiedRacingChannelhi great video what year island model is this car in your video? And also if the audio recording didn’t sound distorted ut was kinda hard to listen.

@MrMightymayo24 23 күн бұрын

I really appreciate this, that's very clever.

@richcortez2251 Жыл бұрын

Thanks For the Video Bro !

@bryanramos Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for that tip. Much appreciated 👍

@marckodiak8513 2 жыл бұрын

Adapt and overcome…brilliant..good video thanks

@salvadorvega134 Жыл бұрын

Hey bud you are a life saver I just did one for a Friend he have aftermarket air cleaner and that nipple wont even do anything anymore so I did a Weight reduction by trimming it off Alternator came out EASY Thanks...

@simonqureshi1988 Жыл бұрын

Cheers for your help

@HeresDayvionYT 3 жыл бұрын

That definitely help me out thanks to you a lot!!!!

@UnifiedRacingChannel 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@XavierCanesCowboy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks you man you safe me alot of time

@UnifiedRacingChannel 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@guillaumesoucy9740 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. You are the man!

@dewanwahed7754 5 ай бұрын

Appreciate this subscribed

@gtcoffman 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! My N55 happens to be making a whine from the alternator and I've ordered a new one. Do you happen to know if there are torque specs for the alternator bolts when reinstalling?

@Djsatile 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this

@UnifiedRacingChannel 3 жыл бұрын

Glad we could help!

@kierenholderdrift 6 ай бұрын

How do you get it back in manged to get if off but struggling to get back in

@Turbo2Pete 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! - I just started diggin into mine, and said "there has to be a better way" - another video the guy is grinding on the alternator... NOT gonna happen here! Wasn't sure if that lower flange had to be unbolted or not either. Now hopefully my parts get delivered soon! Next I want to know about the brake upgrade I think I see? (and/or the upcoming brake upgrade!)

@DJblake33365 Жыл бұрын

Wish u show install struggling to get new one on

@pauljiant2227 2 жыл бұрын

Which tools would you recommend for this job?? Going to auto zone tonight it would really help thanks

@davidaranda1862 2 жыл бұрын

Bro how did you get it back in

@naders5 5 ай бұрын

Same way it came out lol

@JoseSanchez-ii4vp Жыл бұрын

Hey how yall doing i a 2013 bmw activehybrid 3 and i was wondering if the 335i alternator will fit

@sagek123gmail 7 ай бұрын

Exactly the video I was looking for. No bs, just real mechanic shit. Respect.

@1Neff1 4 ай бұрын

A quick question, I know this is a 3 year old video, i finally got the alternator in but I am having a hard time getting the bottom bolts back, the ones on the top line up perfectly, but those bottom bolts will go in a little ways and then I'll hand screw them to a point and they just keep turning. Please advise?

@user-rv2xy5jv1f 5 ай бұрын

Thank you!!!!

@rayscriven1875 2 жыл бұрын

So, I have tried this also but I have a 2012 535i GT and the air compressor bracket is different looking than your car. Without unbolting this ac the alternator will not come out. The bottom bolt up slides between the ac bracket. Do I need to listen or revive it too?

@terenceharrison2015 3 жыл бұрын

"These ones are a half inch". LOLs.

@lilchino2237 Жыл бұрын

I have to ask because all I can find it alternators for 760$ what alternator did you use to replace the old one?

@KasaiPlayer 4 ай бұрын

Will the 07 335i n54 0-121-715-116 alternator fit 07 n52 328i ? They look identical.

@legendnvfade6375 Жыл бұрын

does this vid apply to my 2016 BMW x6 x35i?

@cartizmoke1107 Жыл бұрын

Im waiting on my alternator to come in today hopefully it comes early!!! Looking at your video best tutorial ever!!! Already wanting to get my n54 on the road!!!! For the Belt part is there another way to get it off when you don’t have the T50 star

@TheFrenchPug Жыл бұрын

We're you able to get yours out and in as quickly as everyone else?

@luisernestocampos1556 Жыл бұрын

n54 is the same way?

@luisernestocampos1556 Жыл бұрын

Does it works the same way on an n54? I will do mine tomorrow but it is n54

@cutkicker Жыл бұрын

Each one, Teach one. ~ Bob Marley. Thank you for this wisdom.

@B-bl8ff 6 ай бұрын

dude thats fkn awsome just saved me a f ton of work

@jbearbruh Жыл бұрын

How'd you get it back in

@Gendo3s2k 3 жыл бұрын

That little piece of plastic on the intake is all it was that has people pulling it off?

@Genesislights 3 жыл бұрын

Good trick. I have 135i with N55 and coming from E36/46, this newer BMW just sucks to work on. To take OFH out to remove the Alternator is just so not cool. My alternator is fine, but the bearing is rattling like crazy.

@andrewallison2171 3 жыл бұрын

The N55 has a "clutched" pully. You can buy a rebuild kit for it.

@chrismanb Жыл бұрын

The tensioner pulley to remove the belt is Torx 60 NOT Torx 50. I started to remove everything and realized that he was wrong about the bit size, so I had to go and buy a Torx 60 bit.

@xenoficeclipsgaming4275 Жыл бұрын

I have a 2013 640i with a n55 engine. The area around my alternator looks a but different though, my ac compressor is in the way when i try to take it out can anyone help

@gregdepetro4150 Жыл бұрын

Very useful, saved me a bunch of time and cursing 🙂

@TheFrenchPug 2 жыл бұрын

Dude, that is awesome. I can't believe a little piece of plastic prohibits that alternator from coming out! How bad was it to put the new one back in?

@ChristopherGuilday 2 жыл бұрын

I just did this job on my car. Whole thing was done in under an hour. Putting it in was easier than taking it out, and taking it out was easy. When you put it in you will likely need a small hammer (rubber preferably) or something to gently tap the alternator in place. It’s quite easy.

@TheFrenchPug Жыл бұрын

@Christopher Guilday Thanks! Mine is going out now at 148k miles. Making the in cabin whirring noise. Can I ask you where and what alternator you bought for replacement, if you can remember? Edit: Update. .was not my alternator that was going out. It was a turbo 😞

@gageanderson4170 Жыл бұрын

I can not get it back in

@babydogpiranha9978 2 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated! I managed to remove the alternator the same way (with much rejoicing) in the garage last night. I am however still struggling to get the new one back in. Was that a Denso and do I need a sledge hammer to get it back in? So close! Thank you

@babydogpiranha9978 2 жыл бұрын

Well .. it does go back in BUT I might not have Sals Midas touch. - the new Denso Alternator was a RCH wider at the bolt holes than the one that came out. I measured them both out of exasperation. Ordinarily insignificant, but the space tolerances on this alternator hack are extreme. There are other videos of people taking a huge amount of material off the top bolt holes to compensate for this but it is unnecessary. I took a bastard file to it and then some fine sand paper and polished the hell out of the sharp edges. Ever so slightly rounded off the edges on the bolt holes, but not enough to cause an improper fit. I also took about 1/32 of an inch off of the ridge on the funky base plate that sits between the alternator and the pump that impedes the lower bolt hole from popping into the right position. All of this - then you just have to start shaking it back and forth with a twisting motion with enough force for the hood to come down on your head twice, swear at it a few times and it really does just pop in at some point. Did save a ton of money and I now know I need to replace the hood support struts. Was worth the struggle and saved around 2K even after buying a few new tools and popping in the new aluminum charge pipe. Thank you Sal. She's good to go for the last two weeks and no issues.

@chrismontalvo3525 Жыл бұрын

Mine isnt working 2008 bmw 335i please help my alternator gets stuck

@agnbmotorsportsallgasnobra9470 Ай бұрын

How do you put it back in? I’m struggling like a MF. It won’t go back in unless I remove the oil filter housing. My alt won’t go in. I got mine from O’rileys. I don’t know if that makes a difference. I shaved the mount and everything 😢

@Designer_R Жыл бұрын

There is a separated place in the hell for engineers who did it.

@Bone4444 3 жыл бұрын

How do you put it back in without removing OFH

@andrewallison2171 3 жыл бұрын

As this has been asked a few times. When time permits I will make a reinstall video. It really does slip back in.

@RaYaDavies Жыл бұрын

Hi. Will an N53 alternator work on an n54 engine. Are they the same

@99sitrrz Жыл бұрын

I don't think so. Cross reference the part #. Although they look very similar the bolt holes will be off enough to throw it off even tho they appear to line up

@socrules71 3 жыл бұрын

Coworker did that once, customer was not happy. Made the shop buy a new intake. 😂

@UnifiedRacingChannel 3 жыл бұрын

Lmao!

@CritterCustoms 2 жыл бұрын

🤙🏼

@chrismontalvo3525 Жыл бұрын

N54

@spittman75 2 күн бұрын

It does not work with a cheap aftermarket alternator. The alternator is not machined to fit between the lower mount. Don't even bother to try. I had to grind the alternator mounting to be able to make it fit.

@herlegz6969 3 жыл бұрын

I wanted to see the video of it going back in ... :(

@andrewallison2171 3 жыл бұрын

I apologize. Deliverance will be going back under the "knife" soon. As I will have that area all opened up I will try and do it quick for you.

@thebestsoccer2063 2 жыл бұрын

One more subs

@canampatriot 2 жыл бұрын

when you say "intercooler pipe", you mean the charge pipe, right?

@TheFrenchPug Жыл бұрын

Yeah, he meant that.

@johncadogan9450 Жыл бұрын

Why not make it easy for yourself, good job.

@The252000 Жыл бұрын

It’s funny cuz whenever I see someone post a video of this exact method which literally everybody knows about, they never show themselves putting it back on lmao it’s basically IMPOSSIBLE to get it back on without having the intake manifold off, it will literally take u like 10 more minutes and 11 extra dollars for be gaskets just take the intake manifold off u guys lol

@freddymandry1128 2 ай бұрын

Wow you don’t need to cut nothing just loose the air compressor and the bace is under the alternator and is done bro stop clothing thing

@optimalorlando 2 жыл бұрын

Not allowed to cut the customers car

@user-mb6ip2bm7c 2 жыл бұрын

You skipped how you got the plastic part off of the positive cable on the alt. and skipped to just taking the bolt off lol come on now. Show the struggle

@sbe9391 3 жыл бұрын

Does the n54 shares the same alternator as the n55

@andrewallison2171 3 жыл бұрын

I had sold my N54 to a good friend. I will have him drive it over and will compare.

@kpippen8 3 жыл бұрын

Yes it does

@freddymandry1128 2 ай бұрын

BMW dealer will change your around $1500 to $2000

@freddymandry1128 2 ай бұрын

Anyone give me $500 and I will replace your alternator and not cutting nothing and just in 3 hours

@arocgiv2888 2 жыл бұрын

It’s amazing how many times your repeating yourself over and over again. Ya cool, you got a hack to save time. We get that, and got it when you said it the first time. The amount of time you wasted taking about either the same things or things that unrelated to the topic is unreal. I found it and you to be so irritating. Sorry to be brash but I felt compelled to say it. Thanks for the tip btw.

@kevinsinor2821 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t think you should fault this guy for being repetitive. He literally leaves no stone unturned when it comes to questions relating to the hack. This is a brilliant video in my opinion and highlights key points where one would experience hang ups with this job. Maybe you should make a better one?

@TheFrenchPug Жыл бұрын

Dude! Chill!