E46 BMW Coolant Expansion Tank Replacement

E46 BMW Coolant Expansion Tank Replacement - Detailed DIY

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Replace that popped expansion tank in your e46 BMW quick and easy!
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TOOLS AND SUPPLIES USED:
• Socket wrench
• Large flat head screwdriver
• Socket extension
• 10 mm socket
• T-25 torx bit
• Tiny flat head screwdriver
• Pliers
• Electric screwdriver
• Phillips screwdriver
• Plastic prying tool
• Floor jack
• Jack stands
• 2 wood blocks
• A creeper
• A light
• Fluid drain pan
• Silicone grease
• Safety glasses
• Rags
• 1 gallon of BMW coolant PN# 82141467704
• 1 gallon of distilled water
• Magnetic bowl
• Plastic bowl
• Expansion tank PN# 17117573781
• Expansion tank cap PN# 17117639022
• 1 gallon of distilled water
• 1 gallon of BMW coolant PN# 82141467704
• Expansion tank PN# 17117573781
• Expansion tank cap PN# 17117639022
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@radioindiana5596 2 сағат бұрын

excellent tutorial. maybe slightly above average weekend mechanic here that only works on my 330i zhp myself if i feel confident i can complete the repair without too much issue. only have basic tools. followed this step by step and was finished in 2 hours. i did not remove the fan but still got it done. def could have used the space that removal wouldve provicded but it isnt necessary. had a big issue with the tank not coming straight out - it didnt want to come off the mount it sits on and the mount did not want to release. really took a bit more strength than i was comfortable applying, feeling like i was being a bit rough. tank came out but the mount stayed in. new tank pushed onto the seated mount without issue. thanks so much, subscribed.

@EndlessMoneyPits Сағат бұрын

Heck yeah!

@stoneroses22 2 ай бұрын

This video really helped me replace my expansion tank on my 330ci. Thank you

@teresahardy5895 7 ай бұрын

Hands down the best instructional video

@fredthe52 7 ай бұрын

very good explanation loud, clear and detailed👍👍

@theladytech 10 ай бұрын

Awesome Video. Thanks for the tips.💖

@sacciecoffeedude 7 ай бұрын

Nice guide. Thanks.

@lthirteen_ 7 ай бұрын

I wish my expansion tank would release this easily 😂😭😭

@ignacioromero5014 Ай бұрын

This is a stick shift not Automatic.

@amanidlaw 5 ай бұрын

Thank you very much much

@g0nz0theGreat 2 ай бұрын

Thanks! not exactly the same but helped me with my 318i which had a cracked one. No leaks no problems.

@g0nz0theGreat 2 ай бұрын

BTW: if anyone has trouble with leaks at the base after fitting, just make sure the connectors are VERY clean of any old dirty material, and you do have to use quite a bit of force to fully seal and lock in those plugs, I was pushing down with about half my weight repeatedly until it fully sealed. These things are old, be patient.

@1krishnaa 9 күн бұрын

The last few seconds😂😂😂

@jojodelgado5244 4 ай бұрын

Thank you Sir,

@user-qz6ix7od3b 9 күн бұрын

3'rd time this tank bursts on me, all cases were during summer with the AC at the max. so clearly these are related. what i don't understand is why that cap does not release the pressure as it's supposed to do before the whole tank blows up (new cap every time)

@EndlessMoneyPits 9 күн бұрын

Make sure to use OEM parts and bleed the system properly. I would probably test the coolant for a head gasket leak, which could cause the pressure to increase. I've never had a tank burst in 17 years of owning this car. Something isn't right.

@hellswindstaff91 6 ай бұрын

My 2006 X3 manual trans expansion tank would NOT come out easy. Forgot to remove the big clip on the bottom. I have no idea what i broke getting it out but it came out

@alext8828 11 ай бұрын

Nice looking buggy.

@EndlessMoneyPits 11 ай бұрын

Thank you, kindly.

@shaqtalksstocks 10 ай бұрын

Cant get mine to snap down into place at the bottom of radiator, any tips?

@EndlessMoneyPits 10 ай бұрын

Make sure the connection is clean. The silicone grease goes a long way.

@riccardocervetti3203 11 ай бұрын

Do I need to put new o-rings in? Are the o rings built in the hoses?

@EndlessMoneyPits 11 ай бұрын

They are built into the hoses

@lilbreezi1243 9 ай бұрын

I installed a new tank but it’s leaking from the bottom where it mounts and I fitted everything the way it was supposed to what could this be?

@EndlessMoneyPits 9 ай бұрын

Those hoses are finicky. They have to be pushed in 100% completely or they will leak. Happened to me once too with a different hose but that's the first thing I'd check.

@everardorojasreyes9621 5 ай бұрын

Qué tal buenas tardes soy de la ciudad de México oye qué pasa si se le quita el termostato que va en el depósito del anticongelante

@EndlessMoneyPits 3 ай бұрын

I'm not sure, I never tried that.

@pedrogadea4926 10 ай бұрын

How did you get the bottom piece at 5:50 to come out with the expansion tank? Mine stayed on and now the new tank doesn't sit properly, leaks from that small connector that doesn't have a metal clip

@EndlessMoneyPits 10 ай бұрын

Mine always come out that way. I've seen some e46 with a slightly different cooling system design but I'm only familiar with the design on my car. You'll have to take a close look and find a way to get that sealed. Sorry I can't help from here.

@nentachi5284 8 ай бұрын

Could you possibly have a link to find that part, ive been looking and havnt found it yet. Where the hose goes the plastic broke and is stuck inside, so now i need a new hose and mount

@philmedor13 7 ай бұрын

I'm having the exact same issue, did you ever figure it out?

@danielmontilla6629 3 ай бұрын

i got water on expansion tank i think it is oil from gearbox, what you think, i have a 2002 330i automatic

@EndlessMoneyPits 3 ай бұрын

Is it oil or water? The color and texture should point you in the right direction.

@TurtleRL 7 ай бұрын

is this the same for the 325xi ? does the AWD change anything?

@EndlessMoneyPits 7 ай бұрын

I can't be sure off hand but I don't see why it would be different.

@lilbreezi1243 8 ай бұрын

I installed the new tank a month ago and it’s losing coolant and overheating but there is not leak dripping or anything what could this mean?

@flavioivascu287 8 ай бұрын

Bleed it bro!

@steaminggreens3827 4 ай бұрын

bleed it.

@goldtrojanman781 3 ай бұрын

I can’t find that bottom piece of the expansion tank anywhere what’s the actual name for it?

@EndlessMoneyPits 3 ай бұрын

It appears to be part of the "expansion tank retainer". Part Number 17111436250 (for manual transmission vehicles)

@goldtrojanman781 3 ай бұрын

@@EndlessMoneyPits thanks brother I literally just found it. For some reason I thought it was sold separately on fcp euro and it comes on a side mount bracket. Appreciate the swiftness in response.

@DevenKnight 8 ай бұрын

Why does every video skip the othe sensor

@EndlessMoneyPits 8 ай бұрын

Which sensor?

@CankoKaracenow 28 күн бұрын

Reduce coolant temperature and forget for expansion tank replaceing :) !

@user-qz6ix7od3b 9 күн бұрын

HOW may i ask do you reduce coolant temperature? :)

@psychip 11 ай бұрын

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@EndlessMoneyPits 11 ай бұрын

Sad! What did you replace it with?

@psychip 11 ай бұрын

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@EndlessMoneyPits 11 ай бұрын

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@arthuresclamada1805 7 ай бұрын

damn this is the wrong way to DIY.. even the way the hoses are connected.. very wrong!! you push the clips first and then connect the hose, you'll hear a click which means that the connection is secure.. obviously no idea what he's doing with a BMW..

@EndlessMoneyPits 7 ай бұрын

lmao chill