How To Pull a BMW e46 Engine! (M3)

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5 жыл бұрын

This is a start to finish guide on how to remove an engine from an e46. This particular model is an M3, but the basic steps are consistent across the entire model range. Thanks for watching!
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@ScoobyAndFriends 4 жыл бұрын

Dude you need to do a “how to video” for all the other knowledgeable people who are kind enough to produce “how to” videos…great explanation, no extra blah blah blah. Awesome.

@illuminosityofficial 3 жыл бұрын

I second this. let's team up!

@andrelereu497 4 жыл бұрын

Straight to the point, no wasted time, great explanation, detailed with no fluff. More of what you are working on should be in the shot. Also, if we are watching these videos, we probably don't have a lift, showing the at home garage style of doing things would be better. Subscribed, thank you!

@gerardsmith5247 3 жыл бұрын

You are the only person to do this in detail. This video is extremely helpful. Thank you

@DENVERBEERANDOIL 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@Davewagon 2 жыл бұрын

Do not ever take this video down, ever 👍

@stevenh766 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent, excellent walk through. Thank you!

@Andy242455 4 жыл бұрын

Great, thanks for uploading

@BlikNWiteBoi 5 жыл бұрын

Very helpful! Gonna be doing a M54B22 to B30 swap soon!

@michaellippard2674 Жыл бұрын

Very good video, he did a good job of explaining mostly everything

@barackyomamma7709 Жыл бұрын

Great video, straight to the point

@dbofan4445 3 жыл бұрын

Quick and concise, now so just need an e46

@Jan2594tax441 Жыл бұрын

Appreciate the level of detail mixed with speed of delivery

@randeepdhillon9607 3 жыл бұрын

Great video

@mrhaha4444ham 4 жыл бұрын

HOLY SHIT DUDE. straight to the point and clear. can u imagine if every tutorial was this good

@DENVERBEERANDOIL 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you man! Happy to help!

@mrhaha4444ham 4 жыл бұрын

@@DENVERBEERANDOIL can i ask why we need to remove the driveshaft? Can we just disconnect it from the trans?

@DENVERBEERANDOIL 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, you simply disconnect from trans. If you also drop the center support bearing you can bungie chord it off to the side and out of your way.

@mrhaha4444ham 4 жыл бұрын

@@DENVERBEERANDOIL just got done pulling the motor out. Your video so helpful to me.

@conradgieblewicz7233 9 ай бұрын

Great video..!!! Now I just need to get up off my lazy ass and get to work... Wish me luck..

@illuminosityofficial 3 жыл бұрын

thank you for this!

@DENVERBEERANDOIL 3 жыл бұрын

Any time, hit that sub button baby!

@1227_Washington 4 жыл бұрын

Stop pointing the camera to his face! Point it at the car.

@DENVERBEERANDOIL 4 жыл бұрын

Early days, but feedback helps!

@OhCrapItsJimmy 3 жыл бұрын

OMG it's like exactly the information I wanted w/o a bunch of BS.

@sevimlianimasyonlarcuteani1032 2 жыл бұрын

Güzel emek ve açıklamalar için teşekkürler. Türkiyeden selam.

@woodynickerson7454 3 жыл бұрын

Good video, Question: If you are doing a direct replacement. a 2.5 with a 2.5. Do you need to disconnect all of the lines from the body, same with the wiring harness? I guess i am answering my own question.... good video.

@Jeffe46M 5 жыл бұрын

I spun a bearing in my s54 so I am pulling it out of the car (cause the journal on the crank is f*cked) and this video is helping A LOT, thank you!

@DENVERBEERANDOIL 5 жыл бұрын

I'm glad, that's why we made it. If you would like some automotive entertainment while your car down, please check out some of our other videos and consider subscribing.

@rivalspeedusa 4 жыл бұрын

Jeff Stein same lol whatd you end up doing?

@kukufoo 2 жыл бұрын

Great video !!!! Thanks but man those guys talking in the background ...did they not see a recording going on?

@DENVERBEERANDOIL 2 жыл бұрын

Combination of bad microphone and early days with filming haha!

@ronaldpoitras4303 2 жыл бұрын

Just curious about the 02 sensor speel because it looking like you were messing with the spark plugs especially when you mention 6 but you said o2 sensors like 3 or 4 times

@melissaschwab9504 5 жыл бұрын

Great video!!! I'm about to do a swap out the bottom and have a few questions that I hope you might know the answers to... I have a 01 330ci 170k on its 2nd bad auto trans (zf5hp19). long story long. Bought a wrecked doner , 04 330ci 6 speed with 50k. Because of the mileage , was just going to swap it motor and all , out the bottom. Questions... Other than all things involved in the manual swap aspect of it,.. will the rest of the electrical stuff plug and play? Use the newer ecu or m ? Can I swap the cluster and what mi will it show? Anything else you would swap while you where in there? Thanks in advance

@DENVERBEERANDOIL 5 жыл бұрын

as long as you use your harness and accessories it will work. If you run that DME anf cluster you will also have to use that key and ews module. It gets complicated. easier to not change your mileage.

@KyleGreenSpeed3 4 жыл бұрын

Okay so I’m about to do my swap this week and I’m pulling it from the front so what other hoses do I need to disassemble? Like fuel and power steering? Since u dropped it from the bottom I wanted to know what other stuff I need to pull off

@DENVERBEERANDOIL 4 жыл бұрын

Fuel will still be disconnected at the same place. Power steering you have the choice between disconnecting it on the rack side or on the power steering pump itself. It’ll help to remove the whole front clip off of the car, we don’t have any videos on it but there will be tutorials on KZfaq. Aside from that most of it is the same. I’ll have the other guys chime in on this in case I’ve forgotten something too

@KyleGreenSpeed3 4 жыл бұрын

Denver Beer & Oil okay thanks

@jeancharlesrabaux5658 2 жыл бұрын

Y love the e46 M3 the motors 3L2 is in 3L5 is renforcer one big turbo is 1000 ch chur

@chechao3586 4 жыл бұрын

any videos on how to fix camshaft sensor and crankshaft sensors on a 2002 e46 m3 ?

@DENVERBEERANDOIL 4 жыл бұрын

Can certainly make one for you!

@chechao3586 4 жыл бұрын

Will greatly appreciated thank you so much

@michaelj4953 5 жыл бұрын

lol m6x's and the getrag in the back. very awesome how to

@DENVERBEERANDOIL 5 жыл бұрын

Good Eye, we have a few full e39 6-Speed drivetrains if anybody is in need of a swap on the cheap.

@BlikNWiteBoi 5 жыл бұрын

If taking the engine out of the top/front, would you have to disconnect the engine from the subframe only and then out or would I have to disconnect all the steering and suspension system too?

@DENVERBEERANDOIL 5 жыл бұрын

You would need to disconnect motor mounts, power steering high pressure line from pump to rack (top line 19mm), steering reservoir fill line and steering linkage (in order to clear the oil pan) other than that the process is the same minus disconnecting brakes/tophat bolts/yaw sensor(if equipped)/control arm bolts/subframe bolts. Hope this helps

@BlikNWiteBoi 5 жыл бұрын

Do you have social media bro? Im not 100% clear where you are referring to when you mention the ground all bmws have on the passenger side.. just wanted to get a clear picture

@DENVERBEERANDOIL 5 жыл бұрын

@@BlikNWiteBoi @mile_high_euros

@matmanpromotions6457 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent work, problem is some people like my self are only looking for the answer to `can the engine be pulled without the auto or manual trans att. Can eng be lifted out without removing the front end.. bumper etc. to watch your video all the way thru and find it doesn't apply to everyday e46 was a disappointment.til then it was well done.

@DENVERBEERANDOIL 2 жыл бұрын

The engine can be removed be without removing the transmission, just need to support the trans. Engine can be pulled without removing the front end, either with or without the trans attached. Best tip is to remove the steering shaft and leave the rubber engine mounts in the car, remove the clutch fan if your car is equipped, remove the radiator.

@osirisfornever9127 2 жыл бұрын

Ho do you get to the transmission bolts? Drop the transmission?

@matmanpromotions6457 2 жыл бұрын

cheers DBO, you are correct.... I just saw this reply, I am a 78 year old, working with jacks and stands. The Job is finished and successful.. 3series N42 engine swap, auto trans left in place, Did not need to remove front panels or front B/bar. The job wasn`t that hard, just slow and easy does it. If someone offered me another 3 series with a blown engine I`d prob buy it and do it again. To be honest I`d rather do engine swaps on my Firebird or Mustang any day.. ha.

@matmanpromotions6457 2 жыл бұрын

@@osirisfornever9127 its fiddly, but I have mostly 3/8th drive sockets etc, I used my very long ext with swivel end to get up there from below. With the trans cross-member dropped it lets you in easier, don`t forget to keep a trolley jack under the box to drop it or lift it as necessary.

@MRwhiteowlss 4 жыл бұрын

i’ve replaced the engine on a 330ci i pulled in straight out with the transmission attached. i had to take bumper off.

@DENVERBEERANDOIL 4 жыл бұрын

That is another way, we find it to be a little slower and and a little more work when you have a lift. But if doing it in your garage or driveway that is definitely the best way.

@MRwhiteowlss 4 жыл бұрын

good point! either way it’s not that difficult removing the engine. good video 👍

@anjanaliyanarachchi704 4 жыл бұрын

well done but your camera man is focusing on you not on the car!!! bit annoying when can't see

@ritamo68 3 жыл бұрын

I think your camera man is in love with you, he can't take his eyes off you. Car? what car?..Thanks anyway bro.

@tttigggerrr1 4 жыл бұрын

Cameraman need to record what you are pointing to, he is fixated to your face lol.

@DENVERBEERANDOIL 4 жыл бұрын

Early days haha, improving this as we go on!

@sundaysgarage 3 жыл бұрын

Makes sense but if you’re watching this because youre about to pull your engine you better know the gist of what hes talking about regardless lmfao

@matmanpromotions6457 2 жыл бұрын

cameraman / person might be his wife and she loves him... haha kidding.

@no_username1 3 жыл бұрын

dope video & channel. I wish the cameraman spent more time getting good shots of parts and close ups instead of getting the white dudes face in every shot

@manuelquintana4071 2 жыл бұрын

Not every body has a lift

@brentcakee7477 4 жыл бұрын

How did the LS swap go into this car what transmission did you use ?

@DENVERBEERANDOIL 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Brent! We haven’t actually started the swap yet, the shell is sitting in the lot until we get other projects completed. However, we’ll most likely be using a t56 or 4L80

@brentcakee7477 4 жыл бұрын

DBO thanks for the quick reply this video really helped me out I have a 02 coupe as a project car what do you think the full swap will run you guys what’s really intimidating me is the wiring and driveshaft on the LS ?

@DENVERBEERANDOIL 4 жыл бұрын

There’s a lot of variables to quote a price straight out, but this is one of the easier cars to swap and there’s a lot of support and documentation if you want to go full DIY or you could essentially buy everything to make it plug and play

@TheBlindphleb 4 жыл бұрын

Actually wrong about the wiring. You can put some of them in backward. I had a 325ci that I just could not sort out until I looked closer at the wires to the computer. They are color coded though, black connectors go to the black box, blue connectors go to the blue box.

@S54VR6 4 жыл бұрын

appreciate the video/diy, however the camera guy needs to stop pointing the camera at the tech and stay focused on the part/section hes talking about.

@JacesOwnWorld 4 жыл бұрын

Bruno 100% agree and what I was thinking while watching this video. This video’s title is very misleading, or it’s just the worst “how to” video out there, because I didn’t learn at all on how to actually do this job. Just more telling people than actually showing them how to do it.

@giosarone 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome brief explanation... BUT cameraman could have done a better job!!

@JacesOwnWorld 4 жыл бұрын

Not a very good “how to” video, as the video shows you just telling people what to do than actually showing you doing the job itself. It was a good effort, and you’ll get views, but not necessarily a video that “shows” how to do it.

@DENVERBEERANDOIL 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback, we’ll continue to improve as we make more videos

@jeancharlesrabaux5658 2 жыл бұрын

Aux faite hello is frenchy is for sale the e46 M3 please please is m y live the bb

@DENVERBEERANDOIL 2 жыл бұрын

si vous commentez en français nous pouvons mieux le traduire

@jeancharlesrabaux5658 2 жыл бұрын

@@DENVERBEERANDOIL ok kool je suis à la recherche soit d une e30 325 i 2 portes pu un e36 M3 ou style M3 et des prix svp merci