Dude your videos have helped me so much, thanks to you I got my hands dirty and fitted a 6 speed to my 330ci convertible. Best upgrade ever. Completely changed the car, makes it so much more fun. Big fan of your channel. Cheers! Frans
It seems you have installed used SAC pressure plate. Does the clutch engage with pedal near floor or does it do anything wrong? Normally it's said you can't reuse the self adjusting pressure plate without having it "re-locked" by a shop before: so it adjusts correspondingly to disc state and does not click into the "thin clutch disc" position with no ability to adjust itself anymore
Where i messed up was NOT using a socket the same size as the Pilot bearing I used a flat board to punch the bearing in flush, this shifter wasn’t seated right Proceeded with instal and got a rubbing noise when pushing in clutch, noise was rubbing of the springs Luckily nothing broke I know that much, am gonna have to drop the tranny and punch in the pilot bearing in more
Hopefully that self adjusting pressure plate works out for you. In my experience if reusing it as it ended up with clutch slip which wasn't noticeable until it got worse. When pulled it out of the car the clutch had cone shaped wear and plate had clear marks from slippage and overheating. Second used self adjusting pressure plate I installed, I spent half an hour cussing to get self adjusting mechanism back into default position. Not trying to hate, just warning in case something starts to feel fishy
Yeah I know--I'm aware of the chance I'm taking and all that, but in my opinion these components were in good condition and I detailed why in my intro video in the manual swap series a few weeks ago.
I heard you mention that clutch is in good condition and it does look like new, but the problem lies in self adjust clutch being torqued down/installed without resetting the self adjust mechanism. It is fairly easy to do with larger 3-way puller and thick flat head screw driver to rotate the mechanism. If this project is already done then let's hope for the best, and if not, we will get another great video.
Ummmm... I really don't know what you mean by getting the selt adjusting mechanism back into default position. That is not a procedure I've ever heard about or read about with any clutch. The clutch disc just has some springs in it to cushion things and the dual mass flywheel has springs in it as well for the same purpose. Yeah the project is already done and everything is fine. Can you point me in the direction of some literature on this subject?
Ah, interesting. Yeah I was aware of the lock that you had to remove on a new pressure plate but just didn't look into it further. I surmise that because I installed the same clutch disc that was installed with this pressure plate before, it must have been adjusted to the correct position already? I dunno. Doesn't seem to be any problems, though. The clutch fully disengages.
Jason…quick question….why is there a difference between bmw auto trans o2 sensors and manual trans 02 sensors???..anyway…u da man….learned soooio much from u!
Hey, just a little question. Was there anything in the hole you fed the clutch high pressure line through, like a rubber plug? Or is it open on automatics so dirt just goes in below the carpet?
To get your pedal on; couldn't you just trim back the 2 white runners on the plastic support bracket with a dremel tool? They look longer for the step down pedal. If you shorten the runners, you may be able to slide your manual pedal all the way.
littletrick on thatrear main seal, drill a tiny hole thru thr metal round face of the seal and simply screw in a sheet metal screw and with plyers pull the 3 inch roundrear mail seal and clean the bore and tap in a new one! no need to take that housing off or compromising the seal of the housing to oil pan seal surface..
hey, i know there’s been a couple comments about the pressure plate, but i was also wondering, if i have to just do my pilot bearing and rear main seal, can i remove the clutch and pressure plate and reuse the pressure plate without compressing the middle, aka mimicking the locking tool? i just redid the clutch last year, and i would really hate to have to repurchase a pressure plate. thank you, love all your videos
Great job, 1 question when you connect the transmission switch to br/sw do you disconnect the wire going to the transmission control unit. I assume it does nothing now. I forgot to unplug the transmission computer. My switch failed, I think this may of been a result of a short if the computer was putting out 12v.
Would you be kind to maybe give us the pricing for all the parts that are needed used or approximate price that you think one should pay for used parts. I am thinking of doing this myself to my e46 , but would like to have general idea how much would it cost. Thanks.
I will do a video on how much everything cost me, but there are too many part numbers for me to detail in a spreadsheet--I just don't have the time. Others have done it already, though. Please read the description to find the link to the forum DIY threads that contain all that info. Watch my intro video on this series to see details on all the various parts you need for the swap.
At 5:53, what was the size of the bolt holding that bracket? I can't see that on Realoem.com. I've been searching for that bolt for a while now. If really appreciate the help!
so it is possible to reuse a SAC? i’m doing this swap and i eventually want to get a single mass flywheel conversion kit, but i just want to be able to drive the car asap
forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=629140&highlight=sac+clutch I did not do what the guy in this forum did and mine just adjusted itself pretty quick.
Hey Jason, great video man! I was wondering if you are thinking to reinforce the rear sub-frame at all? I think that would be awesome since pretty much all E46' suffer from it.
Well apparently it's more of a problem with the older 99-01 vehicles, less so after that. I've already inspected and not noticed any cracking at all. I plan to keep an eye on it and if I see anything developing I will deal with it then.
my 330ci 2001 (08-00) came with clutch fan and electric fan (automatic atm working on a getrag swap almost got everything ready) yes i know its weak which is why i have a spare ;) copped two whole ass cars for 800 and some labor installing two sets of motor mounts in my buddies car. why wouldnt i take em. no reverse in my auto tho so its never going back in.
Dude your videos have helped me so much, thanks to you I got my hands dirty and fitted a 6 speed to my 330ci convertible. Best upgrade ever. Completely changed the car, makes it so much more fun. Big fan of your channel. Cheers! Frans
Awesome!
It seems you have installed used SAC pressure plate. Does the clutch engage with pedal near floor or does it do anything wrong? Normally it's said you can't reuse the self adjusting pressure plate without having it "re-locked" by a shop before: so it adjusts correspondingly to disc state and does not click into the "thin clutch disc" position with no ability to adjust itself anymore
Where i messed up was NOT using a socket the same size as the Pilot bearing I used a flat board to punch the bearing in flush, this shifter wasn’t seated right
Proceeded with instal and got a rubbing noise when pushing in clutch, noise was rubbing of the springs
Luckily nothing broke I know that much, am gonna have to drop the tranny and punch in the pilot bearing in more
Hopefully that self adjusting pressure plate works out for you. In my experience if reusing it as it ended up with clutch slip which wasn't noticeable until it got worse. When pulled it out of the car the clutch had cone shaped wear and plate had clear marks from slippage and overheating. Second used self adjusting pressure plate I installed, I spent half an hour cussing to get self adjusting mechanism back into default position.
Not trying to hate, just warning in case something starts to feel fishy
Yeah I know--I'm aware of the chance I'm taking and all that, but in my opinion these components were in good condition and I detailed why in my intro video in the manual swap series a few weeks ago.
I heard you mention that clutch is in good condition and it does look like new, but the problem lies in self adjust clutch being torqued down/installed without resetting the self adjust mechanism. It is fairly easy to do with larger 3-way puller and thick flat head screw driver to rotate the mechanism. If this project is already done then let's hope for the best, and if not, we will get another great video.
Ummmm... I really don't know what you mean by getting the selt adjusting mechanism back into default position. That is not a procedure I've ever heard about or read about with any clutch. The clutch disc just has some springs in it to cushion things and the dual mass flywheel has springs in it as well for the same purpose. Yeah the project is already done and everything is fine. Can you point me in the direction of some literature on this subject?
Hopefully youtube allows links.
blog.bavauto.com/11334/bmw-self-adjusting-clutch-sac-diy-how-to-replace/
forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=629140
Ah, interesting. Yeah I was aware of the lock that you had to remove on a new pressure plate but just didn't look into it further. I surmise that because I installed the same clutch disc that was installed with this pressure plate before, it must have been adjusted to the correct position already? I dunno. Doesn't seem to be any problems, though. The clutch fully disengages.
Jason…quick question….why is there a difference between bmw auto trans o2 sensors and manual trans 02 sensors???..anyway…u da man….learned soooio much from u!
Did you have todo anything with re-programming so the correct gear is displayed in logs ?
Hey, just a little question. Was there anything in the hole you fed the clutch high pressure line through, like a rubber plug? Or is it open on automatics so dirt just goes in below the carpet?
Great videos but what was your donors year make and model?
Hi bro after swap My car to manual, throttle is not working, car start but My pedal gas only not respond please help me
To get your pedal on; couldn't you just trim back the 2 white runners on the plastic support bracket with a dremel tool? They look longer for the step down pedal. If you shorten the runners, you may be able to slide your manual pedal all the way.
I could modify it but I just bought a new one eventually.
Oh ok, problem solved. ;)
littletrick on thatrear main seal, drill a tiny hole thru thr metal round face of the seal and simply screw in a sheet metal screw and with plyers pull the 3 inch roundrear mail seal and clean the bore and tap in a new one! no need to take that housing off or compromising the seal of the housing to oil pan seal surface..
Thanks :)
3:20 I think you meant to say "get the pressure plate up there" no biggie :)
And what is funny, I am doing clutch kit replacement aswell at this day.
hey, i know there’s been a couple comments about the pressure plate, but i was also wondering, if i have to just do my pilot bearing and rear main seal, can i remove the clutch and pressure plate and reuse the pressure plate without compressing the middle, aka mimicking the locking tool? i just redid the clutch last year, and i would really hate to have to repurchase a pressure plate. thank you, love all your videos
Great job, 1 question when you connect the transmission switch to br/sw do you disconnect the wire going to the transmission control unit. I assume it does nothing now. I forgot to unplug the transmission computer. My switch failed, I think this may of been a result of a short if the computer was putting out 12v.
I didn’t because there was nothing in the other end of the harness. Not plugged into a trans anymore.
@@50sKid I forgot to unplug damaged my switch. Live and learn 😁
great series!
Will any manual transmission e46 fits on 330ci 5speed manual transmission?
Hey Jason I need some assistance if you don't mind with my e46 manual swap
Would you be kind to maybe give us the pricing for all the parts that are needed used or approximate price that you think one should pay for used parts. I am thinking of doing this myself to my e46 , but would like to have general idea how much would it cost. Thanks.
I will do a video on how much everything cost me, but there are too many part numbers for me to detail in a spreadsheet--I just don't have the time. Others have done it already, though. Please read the description to find the link to the forum DIY threads that contain all that info. Watch my intro video on this series to see details on all the various parts you need for the swap.
Love your videos !!!!
Is the pilot bearing supposed to be on flush of recessed
At 5:53, what was the size of the bolt holding that bracket? I can't see that on Realoem.com. I've been searching for that bolt for a while now. If really appreciate the help!
Anyone?
@@jeremyscool122990 you still need it?
so it is possible to reuse a SAC? i’m doing this swap and i eventually want to get a single mass flywheel conversion kit, but i just want to be able to drive the car asap
forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=629140&highlight=sac+clutch
I did not do what the guy in this forum did and mine just adjusted itself pretty quick.
50sKid so it’s possible to do it the way you did and it’ll be fine
all i need is a regular clutch alignment tool
How long did it take you?
For the cooler line bracket, were the bolts the same size and length?
One is a 10mm and the one that connects it to the block is a 13mm
Hey Jason, great video man! I was wondering if you are thinking to reinforce the rear sub-frame at all? I think that would be awesome since pretty much all E46' suffer from it.
Well apparently it's more of a problem with the older 99-01 vehicles, less so after that. I've already inspected and not noticed any cracking at all. I plan to keep an eye on it and if I see anything developing I will deal with it then.
Is it same procedure for bmw e46 m3
Wiring stuff
Where did you get the clutch aligment tool?
I think FCP Euro or one of those popular bmw part sites.
my 330ci 2001 (08-00) came with clutch fan and electric fan (automatic atm working on a getrag swap almost got everything ready) yes i know its weak which is why i have a spare ;) copped two whole ass cars for 800 and some labor installing two sets of motor mounts in my buddies car. why wouldnt i take em. no reverse in my auto tho so its never going back in.
Why'd this video get like no views...?
turbo !