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. 👍🏼
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
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. 🙄
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
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.
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 ??!!
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.
@@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.
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??
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
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?
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?
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.
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: ruclips.net/video/iJRW3BN7NxI/видео.html
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)
@@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.
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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. 👍🏼
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
Glad to be able to help Arjan!
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.
Love the E46 M3 content! Would love to see a CSL airbox installation video.
8:27 “Broken :( “ & “NEW :) “ Hahaha…. cracked me up. Nice work guys!
Lol, Thank You Rich!!
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. 🙄
Definitely not a good time lol Luckily I haven't come across too many messed up guides on the e46 non-m's!
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.
Omg guys. A sprocket hold in place by 1 bolt..... That was close! Thanks for sharing, Dutch regards.
Love the more frequent content, especially E46 content.
My honesty commands me to say that you're a true BMW magician.
Too bad you're not in Alhambra anymore.
“Dam your good” you know your stuff, you do great work. Keep the videos coming. “THANK YOU” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Excellent information on this critical Vanos operation and parts!
well caught
It's allways nice to work on an E46 M3, nice vids!!😍
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
Damn you realy know what you are doing.
Enjoy the content as usual. 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
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.
It looks like the links are broken. But the vid is really good - as usual! :)
Good catch! Links are now fixed, Thanks!!
Good catch man!
Excellent video 👍🏽
Thanks Jay!
You're a champ.
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 ??!!
Why are you still working on the floor? You should get a nice sized work table. lol
Laughs in vtec
😂 I kid I kid
Hahahah
Thanks for the great videos. Did you use Permatex or some other gasket maker when you reinstalled the valve cover?
Gees! I’m scared!
Hey nice content, what was the mileage on this M3?
Thank You! And it was right under 125k miles
Did you check the valve clearances while you had it all open? Or another video coming for that?
Just seen you did valve adjustment a week or so ago 👏
Why not do a valve adjustment while you are in there ?
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.
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.
@@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.
@@drtrax i put a s54 in a 330ci(zhp) was easy, also had one in a 320 sedan as well
@@ZHPBrent yepp I could put 330 in my 325ci but in Europe the prices went crazy high for any parts since Brexit...
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??
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
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?
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?
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 ?
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
Is this also an issue on the m54
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.
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:
ruclips.net/video/iJRW3BN7NxI/видео.html
@@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
Does this happen to the m54s aswell? I plan on doing a vanos rebuild on my b30
No it doesn't
So those bolts sheering off is only an s54 issue
Yessir!
The VANOS on the M54 is completely different. So it doesn't have that issue.
Hey Brother ..my 05 smg revs high like between 2500 and 3000 rpm does this mean my tranny is going? Please and ty
How about your clutch? 3500 RPM is not "high."
@@machtschnell7452 thanks it might be clutch ..spoke to Joe at Metric Mech..
Hey I have an un related question. Do u have experience with zf shift detents?
Hey! Yes we have a video that goes over it: ruclips.net/video/gXA1z-KmJ2M/видео.html
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)
@@TechTokOffical prett sure ZF transmissions will have green caps from factory and Getrag will have black
@@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.
Please add the translation into Arabic, thank you very much