BMW E46 Oil Filter Housing Gasket & VANOS Line Replacement (330i, 325i, X3, X5, Z3, Z4, M54 & More)

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  • Опубліковано 27 вер 2024

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  • @MrBobsVids
    @MrBobsVids 3 роки тому +14

    So nice to watch a professional at work. I especially like how you carefully tightened down the fasteners. Lots of UA-cam mechanics slam them down with impacts and then wonder why stuff leaks afterwards!

  • @oneporschefan
    @oneporschefan 2 роки тому +11

    Excellent video. Covers alot of things any "wrenching" E46 owner needs to know. Thanks.

  • @JMUDoc
    @JMUDoc 2 роки тому +15

    I have seen 22 Nm/17 lb-ft as a torque spec for the six bolts on the housing - just FYI.

  • @leservin4420
    @leservin4420 Рік тому +5

    Thanks for the video. Leave the oil filter housing cap on to prevent contamination. The banjo bolt on the housing can be put on and torqued while the housing is off.

    • @elihnyc
      @elihnyc 9 місяців тому

      Dude, great tip. Just did this job and did exactly as you suggested. Worked perfectly. I just ensured I put the attached vanos line in the same orientation as the one I pulled off. Thanks for that.

  • @condemn1214
    @condemn1214 3 роки тому +5

    Thank you! Your step by step helped me a lot. I’ve fixed mine. No leak so far.

    • @kr8zeivan
      @kr8zeivan 3 роки тому +1

      I need to do this how long did it take you? Was the video accurate did you find any steps missing?

  • @murphworks
    @murphworks 3 роки тому +9

    TIS actually has (or had) the 6x M8 bolts listed with a torque spec of 22 Nm (16 lbf-ft)

  • @thebabyblue61
    @thebabyblue61 3 роки тому +53

    More E46 stuff please

    • @fcpeuro
      @fcpeuro  3 роки тому +26

      With so many E46's and M54 powered cars in our parking lot there are always opportunities to make some more!

    • @chadriddle3517
      @chadriddle3517 3 роки тому +3

      Yes more m54 content please thanks fcp ! Love your site

    • @laytonleo4307
      @laytonleo4307 3 роки тому

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      @aidanbryce1745 3 роки тому

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      @laytonleo4307 3 роки тому

      @Aidan Bryce I really appreciate your reply. I got to the site thru google and I'm in the hacking process now.
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  • @fjwong7337
    @fjwong7337 3 роки тому +5

    Professional thorough excellent lighting and angles. Thank you for your service.

  • @rickcook1224
    @rickcook1224 6 місяців тому +1

    Most excellent video, with an excellent teacher / mechanic! Bravo, sir!

  • @dhoover210
    @dhoover210 Рік тому +3

    Very well-done video for a DIYer that enjoys maintaining his beloved E46 Coupe! This is a question to FCP Euro about cleaning up the mess left by a leaky OFH gasket: Can the Oil Filter Housing be disassembled and safely immersed in cleaning solution (even the acidic "Purple" stuff) to fully soak and clean the exterior of the housing body? Specifically, I'm curious about removing the (2) Torx-70 plugs (and what's behind them), and the plastic pressure valve (shown in the video at 19:57). I have compressed air to blow solvent out of any passages after cleaning.

  • @bystander1489
    @bystander1489 3 роки тому +6

    Put a genuine bmw housing gasket on it they redesigned the gasket and cured the problem any other gasket will leak again

    • @SmartsmileGT
      @SmartsmileGT 3 роки тому

      the problem was that its nitrile and turns to plastic, did they change the material?

    • @bystander1489
      @bystander1489 3 роки тому

      @@SmartsmileGT yes they cured the problem do not use anything but bmw gaskets

    • @spector592
      @spector592 3 роки тому

      Thanks ,I was thinking that ,as I done one gasket change and it leaked ,not a bmw one so I will wait till bmw open Monday and get the upgrade part and bmw one.

  • @blackpassenger
    @blackpassenger Рік тому

    big thank for this video, will be doing this to mine after a 5 year procrastination. its now just peeeeing oil over the place, especially since the weather got cold.

  • @Gearheadtanz2
    @Gearheadtanz2 6 місяців тому

    Great video. Very well done and very informative without any time consuming blather

  • @davidgarcia1917
    @davidgarcia1917 2 роки тому

    tk you pri. This video saved me like $500. Did everything in 6 hrs lmao but am not a mechanic. I just seen videos on UA-cam and be on I can do that lol

  • @ironmantooltime
    @ironmantooltime 3 роки тому

    Nice! By far the best one of these vids 👌😎

    • @fcpeuro
      @fcpeuro  3 роки тому +1

      Wow, thanks!

  • @TheHeretic435
    @TheHeretic435 3 роки тому

    Best video out there for this job.
    The pressure switch in the housing - why is this the first I've ever seen or heard of it?
    I just changed my oil (LM), not keen on dumping it. Can this be done w/out changing oil?
    I don't see why not, as oil level in sump is lower than the filter housing port. Loosen filter cap to drain any into sump, and maybe I'll loose 2-300ml, but don't see why (E39 - M52TU)

  • @Oxigan2win
    @Oxigan2win 4 місяці тому

    you should really add a notice to this video, since the torque spec in TIS is specified and its maybe the most important part of the whole job to the the torque correct and not having missalignment - especially if the person doing the job doesnt have that much of experience! Its 22nm for these M8 bolts you use....
    from TIS:
    M8 22 Nm
    M10 33 Nm
    M12 33 Nm

  • @kezug95
    @kezug95 2 місяці тому

    Were the replacement bolts the same exact length of the factory bolts?

  • @doofwop
    @doofwop 3 роки тому +8

    BMW TIS has the 6 M8s for the OFHG at 22Nm. So yes there is a torque spec. Also, you are recommending replacing a lot of items that do NOT need replacing. I understand you are in the parts selling business, but this is excessive. The six M8s do NOT need replacement. Those bolts will NOT corrode. The banjo bolts do not need replacement. EVER. VANOS line maybe, but you are treating it as always. The sensors don't need replacement unless they have failed, you do not need to replace them "while you are in there" they are easily replaceable with everything buttoned up. Those rarely fail, if ever.

    • @SmartsmileGT
      @SmartsmileGT 3 роки тому

      okay I understand the bolts not needing to be replaced but the banjos do have an oil passage so whats the hurt in replacing them? also the VANOS line is a BMW oil line it should be replaced 100%. And isnt replacing any sensors reasonable? the coolant temp sensor and level sensor are known to fail right?

    • @murphworks
      @murphworks 3 роки тому +1

      Can’t hurt to replace these things, especially if it’s a high mileage motor

    • @blackpassenger
      @blackpassenger Рік тому

      yeh, i was wondering about that. im in the process of replacing my OFHG too, but my car (2000 320) only has 60k miles on it (im in japan), so i was wondering if i should change those sensors. But then again, even though the car has low miles, it IS 23 years old.

  • @matthewjswider
    @matthewjswider 3 роки тому +1

    This is a lot more extensive than it sounded at the beginning.

  • @tarzan30809
    @tarzan30809 3 роки тому

    Outstanding video!

  • @ozzi-3366
    @ozzi-3366 2 місяці тому

    I’m over here thinking I can do this by myself as a beginner, I must be crazy

  • @mehmetbostanoglu8096
    @mehmetbostanoglu8096 3 роки тому +2

    i changed the gasket, cleaned it, installed it, but the leakage continues, why?

  • @cyrusgalletta
    @cyrusgalletta 3 місяці тому

    3AZ Oil filter housing and lines to crankcase M8 22 Nm, M20 x 1.5 40 Nm. 7AZ Oil line for camshaft lubrication on cylinder head Banjo bolt M8x1 10 Nm

    • @fcpeuro
      @fcpeuro  3 місяці тому

      Thanks for the specs, Cyrus!

  • @leslieldridz1731
    @leslieldridz1731 4 місяці тому

    how is procedure for e46 320d m47N engine?Greetings from Serbia

  • @jimbofox757
    @jimbofox757 Рік тому

    If you look closely inside that housing for the cooling line for your alternator you'll see all that dirt debris and what looks like a nest from something

  • @andrewmedina1368
    @andrewmedina1368 5 місяців тому

    Question for any experienced mechanic.
    Should I do this on my own with no experience? I’m so tempted to do it myself and I think I’m capable but who am I to say, should I attempt?

    • @fipfip3331
      @fipfip3331 3 місяці тому +1

      Mechanic here , give it a go honestly,you won't learn if you don't try. best of luck

  • @quirino18
    @quirino18 Рік тому

    Hello there! a quick question, you mentioned Temp sender and pressure sender as well, Does it mean That Coolant goes in there or its an Oil Temp sensor?

  • @rasheemgreenidge3414
    @rasheemgreenidge3414 Рік тому

    Where can I find that oil pressure valve he was talking about

  • @jordanpage8946
    @jordanpage8946 2 роки тому

    Cheers👌 Great to follow along with

  • @paulkile9998
    @paulkile9998 2 роки тому +1

    It pained me to see you installing new parts onto that filthy oil filter housing...why didn't you take 15 minutes in a parts washer to clean it before reassembly?

  • @diyforlife2809
    @diyforlife2809 7 місяців тому

    I need to do this on my E85 Z4 with the M54 2.5...Is the procedure the same? Do I need the flan clutch tool as well?

  • @kidbymuscleledu6788
    @kidbymuscleledu6788 3 роки тому

    Please do one about the throttle bot replacing or washing it

    • @fcpeuro
      @fcpeuro  3 роки тому

      We'll pass this idea along to the team!

  • @bryanavila13
    @bryanavila13 2 роки тому

    Very well detailed. I sub 😎👍

  • @LinardsPalacis
    @LinardsPalacis 3 роки тому +1

    Nice, greatly detailed video! What are those two big torx screws for on that oil filter housing? You can see them on 16:39 in video?

    • @LinardsPalacis
      @LinardsPalacis 3 роки тому

      And it looks like mine is leaking from that top one.

    • @dhstube
      @dhstube Рік тому

      looks like hole to machine internaly the housing

  • @ejendres
    @ejendres Рік тому

    Is this process about the same on an E36 328?

  • @tracierainey8200
    @tracierainey8200 2 роки тому

    Would either one of those my engine to look like someone just poured oil all over my engine. Just had new VC and VCG replaced on Friday and drove it today (Monday) got home and my car was leaking popped the hood and it looks like someone poured oil all over and under the hood.

  • @austinwilliams604
    @austinwilliams604 2 роки тому

    Thank you 🙏🏽

  • @carledy7758
    @carledy7758 3 роки тому

    Gracias gran video

  • @oiygfdxssfgg
    @oiygfdxssfgg Рік тому

    Great video. Does the oil pan need to be drained to do this job?

  • @dogchainsaw3923
    @dogchainsaw3923 3 роки тому +1

    Hey FCP euro can you do Audi A4 B8.5 ZF 8 speed transmission fluid change procedure plz. Thank you.

    • @markusortmaier7174
      @markusortmaier7174 3 роки тому

      A A4 do not have a 8 speed automatic Transmission.
      It is a 7 Speed dual Clutch.

    • @dogchainsaw3923
      @dogchainsaw3923 3 роки тому

      @@markusortmaier7174 wrong the B8.5 A4 has a ZF 8 speed auto. The new Audi A cars come with the dual clutch.

  • @FnGcode
    @FnGcode Рік тому

    What fixed this ?

  • @UnleashedPlanet
    @UnleashedPlanet 2 роки тому

    just a quick question. i discovered oil in my coolant tank (bmw x5 e53 3.0i) isit possible that the oil filter housing gasket has been worn?

    • @fcpeuro
      @fcpeuro  2 роки тому +1

      Hi Allan, while that is not usually what happens, there is always the chance that the inner portion of the gasket has degraded to an extreme over the outside of the gasket, causing the intermix to happen. Before the worst is assumed, a compression test and leak down test should be performed to rule out a possible head gasket/cracked head issue.

  • @tannervallejo1340
    @tannervallejo1340 Рік тому

    fan clutch is only on manual trans? i have a 2001 automatic not sure how to determine

    • @ThreeWineCats
      @ThreeWineCats Рік тому +2

      I think the other way around. I have a manual and it has an electric (not mechanical) fan

  • @roki4155
    @roki4155 3 роки тому

    I live in Sweden and I am trying to order this from your website but I can't. Is it only US shipping? It says that it can't calculate shipping for my adress.

    • @fcpeuro
      @fcpeuro  3 роки тому

      Unfortunately we're currently unable to ship to countried in the EU due to regulations, terribly sorry about that

  • @sugarraysmith5450
    @sugarraysmith5450 10 місяців тому

    Just in case you are on a tight budget and just need the leak to stop. Coolant will need to be drained but not the oil.

    • @fcpeuro
      @fcpeuro  9 місяців тому

      💙

    • @Supraifyification
      @Supraifyification 7 місяців тому

      you dont need to drain anything at all, why would u drain coolant?

    • @sugarraysmith5450
      @sugarraysmith5450 7 місяців тому

      Well to tell you the truth I'm not really sure. I just assumed that the coolant would need to be partially drained to bring the level below where the canister mounts. I suggest you pose that question to Gary the guy who made the video

    • @Supraifyification
      @Supraifyification 7 місяців тому

      @@sugarraysmith5450 what i mean is theres no need to drain any coolant i just did this and what you take off has nothing to do with the cooling system at all. but you are right there is no need to drain oil either, just unscrew the oil filter cap and give it a few minutes and there won't be any oil once you take out the housing.

    • @sugarraysmith5450
      @sugarraysmith5450 7 місяців тому

      Yes I know that about the oil. That's why I posted my comment in the first place. But like I say maybe you need to ask Gary the guy who made this video why he instructs people to drain oil and drain coolant

  • @sagadsaga566
    @sagadsaga566 2 роки тому

    My positive battery bolt is striped on the alternator. What can I do?

    • @fcpeuro
      @fcpeuro  2 роки тому

      Saga, you can attempt to rethread the stud with a tap and die set. If the unit is serviceable, you may be able to replace the regulator itself if the post is contained on it. Otherwise, you may want to look into a replacement.

  • @JON-no1we
    @JON-no1we 3 роки тому

    Can this issue cause oil in to the coolant

  • @BryLe-g6u
    @BryLe-g6u 8 місяців тому

    Yeahhhhhhh

  • @rokitman5753
    @rokitman5753 2 роки тому

    I earn my living repairing BMW absolute junk cars

    • @ve2430
      @ve2430 Рік тому

      What exactly is bad about them? I have an e46 330xi and spend less than 300 a year on maintenance doing the work myself for the past 10 years. Doing 5k miles a year. Just have to do preventative maintenance and the thing is trouble free. You probably have cheap customers who wait for stuff to break and put on Chinese parts on and have them break again in one year

  • @Entertainmentinc1
    @Entertainmentinc1 3 роки тому +1

    i am pretty sure people know how to do everything on an e46 , maybe do more stuff to e90s and f30, its 2020, people have moved on from e46s

    • @steifan
      @steifan 3 роки тому +3

      some people might have, I still have mine after 9 years :P

    • @Entertainmentinc1
      @Entertainmentinc1 3 роки тому

      @@steifan well there are tons of high quality informative videos on e46s, not everyone has an e46 now people got the f30 and the e90s are even getting older now. even from a business point of view they should be targeting the majority audience who own e90s and f30 not e46 plus in 2020 some dumbass would own an e46 and not know how to fix it.

    • @fcpeuro
      @fcpeuro  3 роки тому +12

      @@Entertainmentinc1 ​ @david smith Our goal is to have informative DIY's and content for all car enthusiasts, whether its the 5th owner of an e46 or the first owner of an F30. Often times our DIY's are also made when helping out an employee, 99% of all the DIY's we do are on employee cars who have issues arise and we take the time to fix them and document it along the way. We have a ton more e90 and f30 content on the horizon as well, but hope this video finds people who need the help and look to us for it. I mean look at the comment above asking for" more E46 stuff please" 😂 it can be hard to please everyone at once! Thanks for watching we appreciate the support and your insight.

    • @Entertainmentinc1
      @Entertainmentinc1 3 роки тому

      @@fcpeuro
      i never said forget about the e46s but rather pay more attention to the post 2011 bmws, majority of the people own.

    • @steifan
      @steifan 3 роки тому +3

      @@Entertainmentinc1 yeah but the crowd owning F30s and E90s might still be less DIY-minded and I'd guess FCP follow up what stuff they are selling. I'm running a E90 as a more of a enthusiast car and would still like E46 new content (as I've kept my old hero coupé). Video and audio quality has improved much the last 10 years and E46 content made today with better audio and video quality might " survive " better in the future, even if the information is the same :)

  • @esotericjahanism5251
    @esotericjahanism5251 3 місяці тому

    If you aren't bleeding on your car during a DIY job can you really say it's your car? The strongest bonds are blood bonds! Scrapin your knuckles and bleeding on your engine bay is a right of passage!

  • @whitemike7822
    @whitemike7822 2 роки тому +5

    I definitely appreciate this video. It's nice to learn what to do before I do it. Instead of breaking things

    • @nighthawkflame
      @nighthawkflame 2 роки тому +2

      I like doing both

    • @joeysplats3209
      @joeysplats3209 Рік тому

      @@nighthawkflame we learn best when it's emotional, good or bad. But if you must walk through a minefield, it's best to follow someone.

  • @lilcplus9134
    @lilcplus9134 6 місяців тому

    Is this the same for 323ci?

  • @xnotdustinx738
    @xnotdustinx738 6 місяців тому +1

    Does anyone know if this gasket could cause coolant to be burned in the oil? My car is blowing out a lot of white smoke and I want to do everything but the head gasket

  • @ericrigoroso4445
    @ericrigoroso4445 2 роки тому +2

    You are the man! thank you for sharing it and i really appreciate it. I'm just waiting for my parts and i did order it from you guys.

  • @RearEngineShop
    @RearEngineShop 3 роки тому +3

    Pretty easy job, I’ve done a ton! Great video!

  • @trukomf1nn162
    @trukomf1nn162 11 місяців тому +1

    -This superb video was the definitive aid that encouraged me to carry out the replacement procedure, which simply cannot be demonstrated more clearly and carefully than you do! I am happy to have this now done before winter, as there was a puddle of oil daily under the engine! Sure, the old gasket was brittle and hard. I reused other parts, though.
    My 520i 2.2 engine has automatic transmission, so there was no need to touch the fan. Sure, the old gasket was brittle and hard. I reused other parts. Great learning process also. Thank you very much, Sir. Best regards from Finland.

  • @camerensolesky1337
    @camerensolesky1337 Місяць тому

    terrible watch can’t see at all what you’re doing

  • @BigLongJohnson79
    @BigLongJohnson79 3 роки тому +1

    Do you have to line up the gasket with oil?

  • @123lyuda9
    @123lyuda9 2 роки тому +22

    The oil leaks problem is NOT BECAUSE it is BMW. Problem is dealership who is changing your oil. Usually dealers put 7bottles of oil into E46 engine. If you check the level, you will see how high it is on the dip stick. When I put 6 bottles it is on the MAX. 7 bottles is too much for that engine. The high RPM create high pressure inside of the engine and that oil pressure is trying to escape from it. All seals are not classified for that pressure and create leaks. So, the bottom of the line. Do not overfill your engine with the oil.

    • @ve2430
      @ve2430 Рік тому +8

      Nonsense. I change my own oil properly on my 2003 bmw for over 15 years and still get oil leaks. It's because they use these silly rubber gaskets that turn to plastic over time. My old Nissan used metal gaskets as I'm sure Toyota uses as well and they don't have leaks as often as bmw.

    • @creaturescraps_2232
      @creaturescraps_2232 Рік тому +2

      @@ve2430 yea man. 6.9 quarts is perfect right? Right? 2002 325i sedan e46

    • @Gearheadtanz2
      @Gearheadtanz2 6 місяців тому +1

      Extra oil oil doesnt make the pump suddenly create higher pressure

    • @gsyp1822
      @gsyp1822 6 місяців тому

      Literally how this started for me never took it to that shop again

    • @cameronscotty3671
      @cameronscotty3671 5 місяців тому

      bro 😂 all bmws leak after enough time even the meticulous dealer examples

  • @aliawada7038
    @aliawada7038 3 роки тому +1

    Hi Gareth, how’s it going? I have a problem with oil I the spark plugs well whole. Why there is oil in the spark plugs well hole on BMW X3 2010 E83 N 52? Now it is been really rough running and misfiring too. If you could please send me a message on what to do, it would greatly appreciate.

    • @fcpeuro
      @fcpeuro  3 роки тому +1

      It is very likely that your valve cover gasket is cracked and needs to be replaced!

    • @aliawada7038
      @aliawada7038 3 роки тому

      Thanks Gareth I really appreciate your in puts!

  • @jamjestlx
    @jamjestlx 3 роки тому +1

    Nice! I was planning on doing this :D

  • @SFSraptor
    @SFSraptor 3 роки тому

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  • @digiilovo9177
    @digiilovo9177 3 роки тому +1

    More DIY please!

  • @paulgilliland2992
    @paulgilliland2992 Рік тому

    Complete hack video because they just want you doing way more than necessary. Sell more parts sell sell sell . Why did you recommend draining the oil ? Why replace sensors that never fail ? Why ?

  • @funkysatty
    @funkysatty 3 роки тому

    Thank you thorough video.

  • @Runk3lsmcdougal
    @Runk3lsmcdougal 8 місяців тому

    Very good video

  • @joopievdb8429
    @joopievdb8429 3 роки тому

    Nice video! But can it be done without draining the oil out?

    • @zachv1035
      @zachv1035 3 роки тому +1

      most likely yes just give the engine ample time to let the oil drain to the pan

  • @julioll1978
    @julioll1978 3 роки тому

    Best video step by step

    • @fcpeuro
      @fcpeuro  3 роки тому

      Glad you found it helpful julio !