Just here to say that these videos help me be less scared to own and drive my M3. It is so cool that you are helping us with keeping these beauties on the road. Your professionalism encourages me to really take care of my car. Thank you!
Hey man, i just wanted to say that im extremely proud of the work you've been doing for your health, what youve done is not easy, at all. Keep up the great content, these videos help make bmw ownership less daunting of a job.
Daang Gareth! I don't even have an M3, I just wanted to say you look great - it can't be all that easy - so more power to you! Thanks for all the other very helpful videos too!
I’ve done this job multiple times on a single engine, and have found that clearances virtually ALWAYS open up during the ensuing 30k miles of operation. Therefore, if a new shim is required, I always target one that will be close to the tightest clearance in the tolerance band. This means that at each successive inspection, I am less likely to require a shim change on any given valve.
Thank you for all the great videos you guys make. Congrats on new healthy look. Question: if the highest tolerance indicated for intake is 0.23 mm, does it mean that it’s a “no go”, and the highest tolerance can not be higher than 0.22 mm? I see you used 0.25 as a “no-go”. I’m doing adjustment this week and am a bit confused… All except 3 of the existing gaps are at exact top tolerance figures both on intake and exhaust. Thx in advance.
Thank you. I don't actually know. Never looked where I was when I started and only saw a number recently. I can speculate but the change was never about weight. It was always about feeling better and using points in time to benchmark progress.
watching this again. when you say the the cam lobes straight up it looks like they are not straight up and down with the ground..... it looks like you position them perpendicular with the angle of the engine? Am i right?
I’ve seen elsewhere that the valve cover gasket may be re-usable. I’m doing this job myself on a Z4M with this engine. With 45K miles on the clock, I suspect mine have never been done as what I’ve taken off up to now looks like it has never been touched! My gasket looks fine visually and intact and didn’t even light off the cylinder head at all when I lifted the valve cover. What are the opinions on just re-using it? Obviously, this would significantly reduce the cost of doing the job! Thanks in advance!
Warn people to be very careful they don't drop the washers off the cpv oil line on the side of the block. I lost an hour trying to find one of them that dropped down into the subframe brace. Also, my engine had varnish on the rocker arm guides and none of them would simply slide out of the way to access the buckets. Apparently you can cut little strips of 1000 or higher sand paper to remove the varnish so they'll slide over.
This. I've been fighting with my rocker arms for 2 days now. They are just stuck. I've got some degreaser on them now and will try again. Tried heat as well...did not work. Those rocker shafts in the car in this video must be damn near new. No way the rockers in your car will slide that easy.
I didn't know oil could cause an engine to hydrolock (I knew that gas could). Would it be because the oil could prevent combustion from happening in one or more cylinder, causing the engine to lock? Wouldn't that rather cause a "simple" misfiring? Thanks
Similar to water oil does not compress, so if there is enough of it in the combustion chamber it would act similarly to any other fluid and not allow full compression.
When you state point the cam lobes straight up. Is that literally straight up perpendicular to the ground? Or straight up perpendicular to the engine since it's at an angle? It's hard to tell in the video Thank you so much for this video, just finished doing my Vanos and want to start the valve adjustment now.
The lobes need to be straight up in relation to the valves. It's to ensure that the cam lobes are not pressing down on the valve at all when you go to measure clearances.
The lobes don't need to be perfectly straight up, since there is a substantial dwell time (circular cross-section) built into the lobes. Just be sure that the orientation is somewhere along the circular arc of the lobe. @@THE46GUY
@@teerasongatikamas773 Appreciate it man. My best advice for working on cars or your health is to learn to have fun even when it's hard and learn to love the process.
Was there any suspicious noise indicating this service need on the engine please? Something similar than on my 5 series too? ruclips.net/video/V5_Zmvhwdk4/видео.html What do you reckon it could be. Scratching my head here.
Hey Gareth, can you guys do a video on the differences and issues or causes, etc... an Ebay China BMW Valve cover causes /acts compared to an original OEM Valve cover? Thanks man!
It's not too relevant for the S54 engine. In the discussion of Genuine vs aftermarket valve covers the primary problems you're going to run into with aftermarket valve covers is poor material choices, aftermarket gaskets, and issues pertaining to the PCV valve (if integrated in the valve cover).
Damn Gareth, u lost weight now u look like ur 65yrs old man! jk... Just to let you know that ur a National Treasure for all car guys especially all of us European car owners! YOU MUST BE PROTECTED AT ALL COST!!!
I appreciate it. It's the grey hair that makes me look older. But I feel better than I have in a long time and while it's been a lot of work it's been 100% worth it.
Just here to say that these videos help me be less scared to own and drive my M3. It is so cool that you are helping us with keeping these beauties on the road. Your professionalism encourages me to really take care of my car. Thank you!
Thank you. These cars are great and probably more popular/sought after than ever. I don't see that changing in the future.
Hey man, i just wanted to say that im extremely proud of the work you've been doing for your health, what youve done is not easy, at all. Keep up the great content, these videos help make bmw ownership less daunting of a job.
Daang Gareth! I don't even have an M3, I just wanted to say you look great - it can't be all that easy - so more power to you! Thanks for all the other very helpful videos too!
I appreciate it. Most things worth doing are rarely easy.
Thanks so much for taking the time for making these videos, it helps me a lot and gives me confidence to follow a process with my e46 m3
You are so welcome, happy wrenching!
I’ve done this job multiple times on a single engine, and have found that clearances virtually ALWAYS open up during the ensuing 30k miles of operation.
Therefore, if a new shim is required, I always target one that will be close to the tightest clearance in the tolerance band.
This means that at each successive inspection, I am less likely to require a shim change on any given valve.
Looking good Gareth! Happy for you
Thank you!
Asking myself couple of question and you answer them seconds later. Great video
Good video! Had to double check who it was Garreth has lost a bunch ! Good for you
Thank you. Same me, just slightly less of me.
Thank you so much for uploading this, it gives me the courage to attempt this myself.
You can do it!
@@fcpeuro Thanks to this video and some forum posts I was able to, a relatively easy but just time consuming job.
Make sure you have two sets of shims if you're using FCP kits. One is not going to be enough.
Thank you for all the great videos you guys make. Congrats on new healthy look. Question: if the highest tolerance indicated for intake is 0.23 mm, does it mean that it’s a “no go”, and the highest tolerance can not be higher than 0.22 mm? I see you used 0.25 as a “no-go”. I’m doing adjustment this week and am a bit confused… All except 3 of the existing gaps are at exact top tolerance figures both on intake and exhaust. Thx in advance.
Love this guy. He’s great
Thanks @FCP Euro I bought this kit from you guys at the start of the summer this video was on point 👍👍
Great to hear!
Nice weight reduction
Appreciate it. 🤟
This is such a pain in the ass.
I thought I wanted a e46 M3 until I bought one.
I haven’t watched your videos for awhile…
Dude! How much weight did you loose wow 👍
Now you even sound different
Thank you. I don't actually know. Never looked where I was when I started and only saw a number recently. I can speculate but the change was never about weight. It was always about feeling better and using points in time to benchmark progress.
Where can I find the washer for the banjo bolt? The one on the side of the valve cover part of the PCV system. Thank you
Can you tell us what symptoms would tell you if this needs to be done? Please and thank you!!
watching this again. when you say the the cam lobes straight up it looks like they are not straight up and down with the ground..... it looks like you position them perpendicular with the angle of the engine?
Am i right?
Amazing video! Can y’all do the maintenance on mine for free 😂
I’ve seen elsewhere that the valve cover gasket may be re-usable.
I’m doing this job myself on a Z4M with this engine. With 45K miles on the clock, I suspect mine have never been done as what I’ve taken off up to now looks like it has never been touched!
My gasket looks fine visually and intact and didn’t even light off the cylinder head at all when I lifted the valve cover. What are the opinions on just re-using it? Obviously, this would significantly reduce the cost of doing the job!
Thanks in advance!
Very informative and intresting .
One question, is the feeler gauge measurement taken between the camlobe and the rocker arm, or between the shim and the rocker arm??
cam and rocker arm
Warn people to be very careful they don't drop the washers off the cpv oil line on the side of the block. I lost an hour trying to find one of them that dropped down into the subframe brace. Also, my engine had varnish on the rocker arm guides and none of them would simply slide out of the way to access the buckets. Apparently you can cut little strips of 1000 or higher sand paper to remove the varnish so they'll slide over.
don't ever do that inside the engine.
This. I've been fighting with my rocker arms for 2 days now. They are just stuck. I've got some degreaser on them now and will try again. Tried heat as well...did not work. Those rocker shafts in the car in this video must be damn near new. No way the rockers in your car will slide that easy.
These videos are amazing. Do you have everything available as a kit? ECS (bleh)has a kit but I don't trust it 😅
I didn't know oil could cause an engine to hydrolock (I knew that gas could). Would it be because the oil could prevent combustion from happening in one or more cylinder, causing the engine to lock? Wouldn't that rather cause a "simple" misfiring?
Thanks
Similar to water oil does not compress, so if there is enough of it in the combustion chamber it would act similarly to any other fluid and not allow full compression.
Looking healthy bra! 💪🏼
Working on it! It's been worth the effort.
When you state point the cam lobes straight up. Is that literally straight up perpendicular to the ground? Or straight up perpendicular to the engine since it's at an angle? It's hard to tell in the video
Thank you so much for this video, just finished doing my Vanos and want to start the valve adjustment now.
The lobes need to be straight up in relation to the valves. It's to ensure that the cam lobes are not pressing down on the valve at all when you go to measure clearances.
@@GarethFoley thank you very much sir
The lobes don't need to be perfectly straight up, since there is a substantial dwell time (circular cross-section) built into the lobes. Just be sure that the orientation is somewhere along the circular arc of the lobe. @@THE46GUY
@@MEMcAndrews thanks for the reply! After doing two of these now I understand what you mean.
@@THE46GUY oh. Great! You’ve done two in a very short time 😊. Not both on the same vehicle, I presume.
Love the shirt! Do you guys sell those?
how much does it cost to get it adjusted?
Hi Oni, you will want to contact your local BMW shop for a quote!
Wait a minute... this is the same guy??
Yeap, possibly his wife isn’t giving him food anymore.
Hopefully it was a healthy weight loss, this dude has helped me on many projects.
Same guy.
@@wickeddodgeboys6603 Diet and exercise over the course of a year. Intentional changes for the better.
hey! gareth lost some weight!!!
Thank you. Made pretty good progress in a year.
I want to learn how he loose weight more.
Diet, exercise, and consistency.
Thank you for the reply. 🎉. You are now both my BMWs repair instructor and weight loss inspiration.
@@teerasongatikamas773 Appreciate it man. My best advice for working on cars or your health is to learn to have fun even when it's hard and learn to love the process.
Was there any suspicious noise indicating this service need on the engine please? Something similar than on my 5 series too? ruclips.net/video/V5_Zmvhwdk4/видео.html What do you reckon it could be. Scratching my head here.
The corrosion and strange green RTV slime everywhere are alarming on this car.
Clearly not a fan of the “cosmetic cover”
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Hey Gareth, can you guys do a video on the differences and issues or causes, etc... an Ebay China BMW Valve cover causes /acts compared to an original OEM Valve cover?
Thanks man!
It's not too relevant for the S54 engine. In the discussion of Genuine vs aftermarket valve covers the primary problems you're going to run into with aftermarket valve covers is poor material choices, aftermarket gaskets, and issues pertaining to the PCV valve (if integrated in the valve cover).
Damn Gareth, u lost weight now u look like ur 65yrs old man! jk... Just to let you know that ur a National Treasure for all car guys especially all of us European car owners! YOU MUST BE PROTECTED AT ALL COST!!!
I appreciate it. It's the grey hair that makes me look older. But I feel better than I have in a long time and while it's been a lot of work it's been 100% worth it.