Good catch. The previous owner already got the gear re-drilled but I'm not sure about the bolts. Didn't even realize that it was an issue as well. It's time to adjust lifters/valves anyway so the timing of this video works out great for me. So yeah, thanks for uploading this. 👍🏼
@machtschnell74522 жыл бұрын
Moral of this example is believe nothing, check everything.
@luciman92682 жыл бұрын
Bought my first e46 3 years ago with the confidence I gained from your videos, thank you for uploading these resources for free means a lot knowing you run your own shop! Bless
@ShopLifeTV2 жыл бұрын
Glad to be able to help Arjan!
@tbirdboy2 жыл бұрын
Don't own an M3 (e39 540i/A owner) but sure glad this content is here for all who do. The dealer will surely violate your bank account for this job.
@cruzdelgado81092 жыл бұрын
Great always learn something new and you make it look easy. Thank you for all you do. And been watching the Tik Tok keep them coming. Best wishes always
@davidramez62192 жыл бұрын
Love the E46 M3 content! Would love to see a CSL airbox installation video.
@nyc35avify2 жыл бұрын
Love the more frequent content, especially E46 content.
@w.j.bendellr.c.flying.10372 жыл бұрын
“Dam your good” you know your stuff, you do great work. Keep the videos coming. “THANK YOU” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
@bsouza16752 жыл бұрын
Excellent information on this critical Vanos operation and parts!
@krustysfunbodegas2 жыл бұрын
It's allways nice to work on an E46 M3, nice vids!!😍
@michaelblacktree2 жыл бұрын
That broken timing chain guide gave me flashbacks. In my 330i, the timing chain guides disintegrated, and the debris clogged the oil pump pickup. That was a fun project. 🙄
@ShopLifeTV2 жыл бұрын
Definitely not a good time lol Luckily I haven't come across too many messed up guides on the e46 non-m's!
@michaelblacktree2 жыл бұрын
I got really lucky, no major engine damage. But half the engine had to come apart, to fix it and clean out all the debris.
@razorrich2 жыл бұрын
8:27 “Broken :( “ & “NEW :) “ Hahaha…. cracked me up. Nice work guys!
@ShopLifeTV2 жыл бұрын
Lol, Thank You Rich!!
@kr8zeivan2 жыл бұрын
Good catch man!
@Nico_335i_DCT2 жыл бұрын
Omg guys. A sprocket hold in place by 1 bolt..... That was close! Thanks for sharing, Dutch regards.
@ponderer232 жыл бұрын
Excellent video 👍🏽
@ShopLifeTV2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jay!
@Martin2809672 жыл бұрын
My honesty commands me to say that you're a true BMW magician. Too bad you're not in Alhambra anymore.
@francispowell18112 жыл бұрын
You're a champ.
@Pitti_Piotr2 жыл бұрын
Damn you realy know what you are doing.
@flexspec2 жыл бұрын
Enjoy the content as usual. 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
@tomthompson74002 жыл бұрын
well caught
@dmitrygear2 жыл бұрын
It looks like the links are broken. But the vid is really good - as usual! :)
@ShopLifeTV2 жыл бұрын
Good catch! Links are now fixed, Thanks!!
@robertpassaro40892 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great videos. Did you use Permatex or some other gasket maker when you reinstalled the valve cover?
@bpowa2 жыл бұрын
This is the main reason why I dont trust people working on my vehicles; cutting corners. The vanos on the s54 is pretty tedious! I also never found the end piece of the timing chain guide. I think the plastic is fragile enough to disintegrate. I did not find anything when doing the rod-bearings.
@ZombieHonda2 жыл бұрын
Really love your videos I'm more of a Honda guy but found a zhp 330i in the u-pull yard what are some parts worth grabbing off it that people want? Had silver trim interior and I grabbed the BMW performance intake box. Clusters, rear end, cams??
@Che1seabluesdrogba112 жыл бұрын
Have an 03 and got lucky the bolts didn't shear off 😱 They went to all that trouble of taking stuff apart and they didn't do the bolts or chain guide ??!!
@ashishpatel3502 жыл бұрын
Laughs in vtec 😂 I kid I kid
@ShopLifeTV2 жыл бұрын
Hahahah
@jalloor2 жыл бұрын
Gees! I’m scared!
@borisp94992 жыл бұрын
Is there a similar problem with these bolts in the e39m5? The VANOS look the same as the E46M3. Also, does it make sense to redrill the oil pump for a tighter fit on the e39m5 like it was done on this e46m3?
@nommendez42902 жыл бұрын
Whats up man quick question i have a 05 325ci its making a knocking noise from the engine did that car have the same problem ?
@petercan10202 жыл бұрын
I have an n52 is it okay to unplug the eccentric shaft sensor for a little while and drive the car until I can repair it
@lollygaggin63322 жыл бұрын
I’m thinking of s54 swapping my 05 330xi. It’s between the s54 or the w211 e55 amg motor with the amg transmission converting to RWD. Thoughts? Or should I stay away from these German motors and lean more towards the LS side?
@drtrax2 жыл бұрын
Great vid as always :), do you know by any chance which manual transmission are suitable for a 330ci? I saw somebody put a 328i in and it fit.
@ShopLifeTV2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Peter. Yes the 328 manual trans and 330 manual trans are the same made by ZF. The E36 M3 and E36 328 is also the same ZF manual trans, just with different trans cross member and shift linkage.
@drtrax2 жыл бұрын
@@ShopLifeTV thanks boss, I'm thinking about purchasing an auto 330ci and do the conversion. Probably it would be cheaper to buy a manual one at the end of the day, but it is white and I can not resist :D.
@ZHPBrent2 жыл бұрын
@@drtrax i put a s54 in a 330ci(zhp) was easy, also had one in a 320 sedan as well
@drtrax2 жыл бұрын
@@ZHPBrent yepp I could put 330 in my 325ci but in Europe the prices went crazy high for any parts since Brexit...
@BMWBoyeeM32 жыл бұрын
Why not do a valve adjustment while you are in there ?
@cholovago57782 жыл бұрын
Hello I have a question why my bmw 2011 328i it’s running them it turns off by itself tout of no where idk what it is can you lmk & after it turns off it needs a cool 30-40 mins to crack back up & thanks
@Mr_frost4672 жыл бұрын
Is this also an issue on the m54
@chrisjones32342 жыл бұрын
Why are you still working on the floor? You should get a nice sized work table. lol
@Arcnorify2 жыл бұрын
Hey nice content, what was the mileage on this M3?
@ShopLifeTV2 жыл бұрын
Thank You! And it was right under 125k miles
@matthewnicholas63652 жыл бұрын
Did you check the valve clearances while you had it all open? Or another video coming for that?
@matthewnicholas63652 жыл бұрын
Just seen you did valve adjustment a week or so ago 👏
@maximus17202 жыл бұрын
Does this happen to the m54s aswell? I plan on doing a vanos rebuild on my b30
@ShopLifeTV2 жыл бұрын
No it doesn't
@manuski142 жыл бұрын
Does it matter what year for the bolts on the sprockets? I have 2001 and i thought you didn't need to change the bolts. Looks like changing them no matter what is necessary.
@ShopLifeTV2 жыл бұрын
Here are the upgraded sprocket bolts: click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=BZfgVZ7JGM8&mid=43304&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ecstuning.com%2Fb-genuine-bmw-parts%2Ffillister-head-screw-priced-each%2F07129905536%2F You can use this video to see the procedure and for other links to the upgraded parts: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/n7CCipZzs52yqH0.html
@manuski142 жыл бұрын
@@ShopLifeTVthanks a million for all you do brother. i was probably thinking about rod bolts not needing to be changed, but thank you for the info
@TechTokOffical2 жыл бұрын
Hey I have an un related question. Do u have experience with zf shift detents?
@ShopLifeTV2 жыл бұрын
Hey! Yes we have a video that goes over it: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nb5xZN1esNOuYoE.html
@TechTokOffical2 жыл бұрын
I'm familiar with the job,at least familiar enough that when I pulled this zf yesterday from a e39 530 and saw "green" caps instead of the "black" caps,started to wonder if the detents were done already. Have u ever seen a zf come from factory with green instead of black(I have a side by side with both I can show u maybe in email)
@Waveito22 жыл бұрын
@@TechTokOffical prett sure ZF transmissions will have green caps from factory and Getrag will have black
@TechTokOffical2 жыл бұрын
@@Waveito2 nah, I have 2 zf's(one from a 97 328is the other from a 01 530i)sitting infront of me rn...1 has black caps and 1 has green caps... Which is what started this whole question.
@brendenns39262 жыл бұрын
So those bolts sheering off is only an s54 issue
@ShopLifeTV2 жыл бұрын
Yessir!
@michaelblacktree2 жыл бұрын
The VANOS on the M54 is completely different. So it doesn't have that issue.
@Mlt..9992 жыл бұрын
Hey Brother ..my 05 smg revs high like between 2500 and 3000 rpm does this mean my tranny is going? Please and ty
@machtschnell74522 жыл бұрын
How about your clutch? 3500 RPM is not "high."
@Mlt..9992 жыл бұрын
@@machtschnell7452 thanks it might be clutch ..spoke to Joe at Metric Mech..
@user-ri8eg1jg5e2 жыл бұрын
Please add the translation into Arabic, thank you very much