I must say since I bought an e46 I have been watching a lot of these videos without really commenting. So with this comment I want to say that your videos are REALLY informational, especially for e46 owners, So Thank you! Not only did I learn a lot about my car but I also saw a lot of cool things that I want to do to my car, so keep up the good work. p.s. I think it might be cool to do some tjhunt style edits of you working on cool cars or something, the information in these videos are great I just think you lack some cool shot or edits (not trying to complain just trying to get more people to notice you, if that''s what you want)
Very good into, thanks. I love the depreciation and buying a car such as this. Doing your own maintenance /preventive maintenance should make this car go 300,000 miles. Good job and good luck.
Note about changing control arms, it is useful to inform a car workshop about the automatic lights adjustment arm because sometimes they forget about it and break it off by accident.
Thanks for making this video and showing were the vital parts look like. On an E46 that is 10 years old or 120k miles as a daily driver, definitely to look into the shocks, engine mounts, and transmission mounts, if they are making noise or deteriating.
You are the man, just got into wrenching on my e46 mainly cos its a piece of s*** and I'd be broke if I didn't. Really helpful vids, really well made and top notch explanations. Top man, thanks
Wow! You covered every suspension component with complete detail. Great job with the tutorial and video! Now, I can feel somewhat confident about some of the repairs.
I've had my e46 for more than 6 years and the clunk in the front suspension area drives me crazy. I've replaced every suspension item except for the sway bar links and bushings. Thanks for the video, I will replace those next and I'm hoping this will fix the eternal clunk! I will keep u posted
thank you ! good vid ! i got a rear clunk noise from the rear on my bmw z4 coupe 3.0si ! wen i pull up and go in reverse very annoying sounds like a metal sound . . . and changed my rear control arm bush with power flex and change my Rear Lower Control Arm with Adjustable Rear Lower Control Arm Kit from powerflex . . . and now i got more noises from the rear wen i go over speedbumps pff grr
Hey ShoplifeTV! Thank you for taking the time and effort to record and explain in detail so much of the work you do on E46's! I've been watching for a while and appreciate it all! I have a converted 330CI. The body is a 2002 330CI (Unknown KM) and the entire drive line (S54) electronics, interior, suspension (brakes etc) are all from a 2006 M3 manual 6 speed. (70,000km) I just LOVE it! My big worry though (of course) is subframe cracks. I diagnosed a 15 - 20 mm crack just above the drivers side rear stabilizer bar mount. (I saw a video showing where to watch). So I've filled the drivers side subframe with the recommended "Foam" as BMW said to do when they first got complaints from owners (more video learning). I'm hoping this will hold until I can afford to get someone to install the full subframe plate kit as I don't have a garage to do the work. Plus my driveway is gravel. So I'm eager to see your video and advice about E46 cracks when you get the time and can do it. I'm hoping I can get it done for around $1500.00 but I haven't talked to a shop that says they do it yet in my city (Calgary). Thanks again!!
Looking forward to the video about the subframe issue. Please make sure to tell us how to check the subframe before buying without taking it to a shop.
Great overview! Add to that: Drive shaft bearing failure (and sometimes the Gybo) should be read as a 'symptom;' not necessarily as 'age' being the root cause. I've seen many various reports of replacing the drive shaft bearing... only to have it fail very soon yet again. Root causes include: a) Front motor mounts collapse (difficult for a newbie to know just how high the engine should be of of that mount area), such that the engine is using the rear mounts as the fulcrum, the rear of the engine becomes 'jacked up *particularly on stick transmissions);, and the alignment through the gybo and drive-shaft bearing is compromised (read: severely misallinged, and the rubber surround of the drive shaft bearing is under undue stress). b) failure of the U-joint immediately next to the drive-shaft bearing. If needing repairs in the drive-shaft area, and you have a stick, seriously consider upgrading the shfit linkage to a short shifter. (replacing the shift knob as a big improvemnet is a myth; putiting in a short arm IS a MAJOR improvement, as the difference is actually in the lengthening of the bottom part of the shift arm; the top is left at the same length).
Nice tips. :) Seconded and highly recommended. Especially about those mounts. Also, dead engine mounts can potentially throw the shifter off-balance with the guibo making contact with the lower end of shifter handle. :)
These videos have the POTENTIAL to be great. This onejust stated the obvious. If there is play, then it is shot. And here is my main problem: "there is supposed to be SOME play - that is normal". Ok. What is exactly the amount of SOME play? What is normal? It would be a much better help for us who has not seen 9000 bad thingymajigs to actually see examples of what is acceptable play and therefore a good part - and then show us one that is clearly bad.
My 330 had a gnarly clunk when I got it. Previous owner replaced the struts and reversed the front left and right struts. This forced the sway bar end links into bad a angles causing the clunk.
Great video once again. I just ordered the whole control arm kit with inner and outer tier rods, drag links, and control arm bushings in polyurethane, off of ebay for under 140.00. Amazon was 179.00 for the exact same kit. Looks like its the same kit they are advertising in the list of parts in your description for over 300.00. Just saying for those on a tight budget like me. lol
I have a e46 320d and I've only just replaced both of the left hand side font and rear shocks all origanal. the right hand side are a both still fine and no leaks or lack of damping. the xar has done 215,089 miles. the wishbone arms and bushes I seem to replace about every 20-30,000 miles every. love German build quality my 5th bmw :-)
thanks for all the info you bring to UA-cam. I'm about to check myself in for a mental breakdown. my 02 e46 ci water pump etc, went out. I replaced all it needed, do you have anything in the way of bleeding the radiator. so much stuff on here. I learned one thing. I trust you. every one else.... I'm sure the mean well. but listening to some who swear and then show they can drink beer while fixing a car is a bit. well-lets just say I won't get that time back. through trial and error, and your guidance. I've come to realize buy Japanese next time, Subaru, Honda etc. that being said I will continue to follow you and use you as a valuable source to help me keep my wits and sanity while I own my e46. I cannot thank you enough for all you do. cheers..
Appreciate all the kind words, and trust me japanese cars have their fair share of issues as well and are not usually as easy or well documented for DIY's. Look at my water pump diy, I go over bleeding the system briefly.
Just bought a 2005 b330 xi, I have a rumble noise in the rear left wheel, most noticeable when the car is cold, and making a right hand turn while pulling out. it only happens at 5 to 20 mph. Checked the bushings and wheel bearings have no play. also notice the car seems to be moving left and right while hold the wheels straight at speeds over 35mph. also have a pull to the right, when applying brakes, i just installed new brakes and rotors front and back thanks dan.
I changed my front rear wishbone bushings to poly bushes even though the original ones were ok... but did it for piece of mind as knew they were a common issue for e46's
Thanks for sharing your wisdom and knowledge. I love your channel, which is very informative.. I own 2002 E46 M3, which is experiencing thunking noise in the back passenger side, and I suspect driveshaft center bearing and Guibo. I have 160K Kg on it, and would like to consider changing all suspension related bushing and perhaps shocks. I notice your girlfriend had done similar upgrades, but what would you recommend on suspension components, and bushing related upgade.. Appreciate your keen advise on this. Best Jerry
Thank you very much for the video. Does anyone know how to test the individual suspension components? Do I just take a pry bar and try and move it / check for rubber deterioration?
My E46 makes a loud creaking noise (sounds like a huge 100 yr old door opening for the first time in a decade) when I turn the wheel either way... what is it and what do I need to replace?! Please help!!
Wondering how many hours of labor it would generally be to replace all front suspension parts? Thanks for mentioning the ballpark price on the parts! Will be a huge to me with my 04 e46 325ci
My 05 E46 tramlines and "floats" badly.. I've changed the tires, control arms, tie rods, the rack, struts, sway bar links, steering coupler, yet I can't tighten the steering.. ive also done several 4 wheel alignments at different shops.. Any ideas?
You can't cut a drive shaft and just weld it their balanced from factory a u joint is a serviceable you can replace the yoke or the cross or the bushings check the zerc (grease) fittings as well make sure they haven't rusted
I have a 2004 e46, I removed the driver side front strut, compressed the spring. The mount was free spinning, I inserted a hex wrench in the top of shaft and tried to get the mount off. Nothing doing, any ideas how to get the mount off. It looked like there was a nut on the shaft but it was just round no sides.
Our 2002 BMW 325CI makes noise only when it's in motion. It's not from the engine,,,,,most of the tech guys said it's tire noise. So far we've replaced the followings: All 4 wheel bearings, driveshaft guibo, all 4 break disks&pads. Engine runs smooth. In slow speed it feels like tires are touching the body and in the high speed a low whining noise. Any idea what could be the cause for that annoying noise ?
i have a Z4 E85 with similar suspension setup, my car clunks when going over the bumps from rear and on visual inspection by mechanic all the bushing look good. But i can hear the clunks and on sharp corners , it leans too both sides whatever direction i am turning. i know doing whole suspension at 130k miles wud be preferable but what cud cause a lean on cornering and clunking on bumps in rear suspension as there are too many bushing in the rear and tough to take them out. Your comments are appreciated.
Step one… replace all bushings on the car/non serviceable parts. Step two…can no longer afford rent and food Lol! I do have the excessive play in front tires forward and back in the wheel well. My 06 325i has a two lower controls arms style, a forward and reward control arms. Is it just better to replace both on each side?
hello 2004 model 3.18 i have bmw i bought my car 2 months ago. When I release the steering wheel of my vehicle it goes right. I changed four tires, shock absorber wedges and balls, rods, z-rods, swing bushings changed steering box was checked. No problem can be detected in the control of five separate computerized rod devices. My vehicle's problem continues, I would be glad if you could help. I am sorry for my English
Hello,I have a 2004 bmw 330ci they swapped the transmission from automatic to manual my issue is,when I press the brake pedal,the rpm’s goes up instead of Down how it should!!
Dude I need help 😪 my car has this crazy harsh vibration when I get in high rpms in 1-2nd gear and my subframe isn’t cracked and my diff bushings look solid
I bought 04 545 with front suspension damage I'm not sire what's wrong with just know the guy said the regular tire won't fit so it has a donut on it. What part of the front suspension might need replaced?
Hi Jason great work on all your videos been very helpful in all my DIY work on my e46. I do have a recent problem I can’t find any info on. My car drives fine however if I turn right I get a sound like a spring being sprung or perhaps even like the brake shield being picked by a finger. This comes from left side of the car around the middle. I only hear this when turning right at the apex either going slow or fast. I initially thought it be the RTAB but car does not pull to one side. So not sure if it’s suspension or anything else that may have been bent? Any info/ directions/ comments on this would be appreciated. Thank you.
Under what circumstance would the sway bar bushings cause vibration in the steering wheel? Would it be during highway cruising or while it's under stress while rounding a corner?
Hi there. Wonder if you could share some of your wisdom. I have a e46 325ci manual. When the car is cold I have terrible shake which appears to be at the rear end of the car and only occurs when I'm trying to set off. Any ideas? Cheers in advance
My dads 330i is wandering all over, control arm bushings replaced 2months back. What might be the issue. Control arms or tie rods? I am far away so cant check at the moment. Car has 230,000kms
Hey! Quick question, my E46 makes a weird noise when going over bumps. The right rear side makes this noise as if you're hitting your keys togheter. I changed my shocks but I think that the coil spring is broken. Any idea if it could be something else ?
My car makes a noise like a loose chain or something simliar that comes from the rear right side but i can't figure out what is it... Any suggestions??
would a bad lower control arm bushing cause play in the front end with that cause the rear end to wiggle around on the road got an issue with the rear end of my bmw325xi I know the control arm bushing is shot it Wiggles back and forth your video helped me diagnosed that problem but the rear end of my car is extremely loose and kind of wobbles back and forth along side a semi truck or other cars in high wind wondering if that would be the issue would appreciate a response to help me proceed on this repair
Hi , my friend just got a bmw e46 325 automatic ,when he changes they gear frontera neutral to 1st or reverse sounds a clunck and he doesnt want todo move ir till hi'll fix ir .help please
Shoplife tv question with the control arm and bushing how much do they cost to fix I I have a 03 bmw 325i and on the front it needs a control arm and bushing not sure what to do is it worth fixing or should I just scrap my car
love all your vids but i have an x3 m54 e83 2004 and i cannot find a vid on fuel filter pressure pump replacement diy ..i know the pump/filter sits under the back seat but thats all i know so far..do you have a vid of a similar diy that i can learn from before i try this? thanks
Big fan and subscriber 🙌 . I have a question. Do you know what type of suspension the e46 M3 has in front & rear? As in is it Macpherson or double wishbone or other type? I've done google searches and I can't find specifics on what type of suspension it has.
my bmw 318 e46 rear is making a strange clunking/ thumbing noise sounds like a dead body in the trunk. also theres was alot of hair coming out off the exhaust pipe,can u help? is it a serious problem? i dont want to get ripped off by dodgy mechanic
I’m looking to buy the e fire suspension where would I find the whole kit? Also when I go over bumps I hear somewhat of a metal clapping noise in my driver front tire area. Do you know what it is?? Also my car swings when I go over bumps. My break abs and triangle lights are on just Incase that matters
I HAVE A 1995 BMW 325I WITH 132, 000 MILES.. RUNS GOOD HAS A SALVAGE TITLE,DIDN'T KNOW WHY IT HAS NO VISIBLE DAMAGE TO IT OR FLOOD SIGNS, YESTERDAY THE CONTROL ARM TRAILER WAS RIGGED UP.
Alright mate I have a 2004 e46 320d got 195,000 miles I had a drive line knock so I replaced the front and center bushings Drives so much better in a straight line BUT when I turn right at say 45mph or above I get steering wheel vibration And knocking again from the drive line also the whole car shakes What can cause this?? Please help me PLEASEEEEEE
Love your video's bro. You make it look so easy. I have an issue with my steering....its a funny issue but apparently its common. Before I begin, I've checked all bushes ( and replaced some), arms are good, and also replaced steering rack. So the issue is this... Steering jams only in Full Left Lock (Driving forward - doesn't happen in reverse), and I have to break out of the jam. Never happens on Right Lock...only specifically Forward Left Lock. I can also break out of the lock when I go reverse. Can you help out with a solution ? And could you do a video on Oil Housing Gasket change ? Thanks
I must've referred to this video 20 different times, and I learned something new every time. Definitely recommending!
Me too 💎
I must say since I bought an e46 I have been watching a lot of these videos without really commenting.
So with this comment I want to say that your videos are REALLY informational, especially for e46 owners, So Thank you!
Not only did I learn a lot about my car but I also saw a lot of cool things that I want to do to my car, so keep up the good work.
p.s. I think it might be cool to do some tjhunt style edits of you working on cool cars or something, the information in these videos are great I just think you lack some cool shot or edits (not trying to complain just trying to get more people to notice you, if that''s what you want)
Love these e46 videos! They help me out a lot, Thank you!
Very good into, thanks. I love the depreciation and buying a car such as this. Doing your own maintenance /preventive maintenance should make this car go 300,000 miles. Good job and good luck.
Note about changing control arms, it is useful to inform a car workshop about the automatic lights adjustment arm because sometimes they forget about it and break it off by accident.
Thanks for making this video and showing were the vital parts look like. On an E46 that is 10 years old or 120k miles as a daily driver, definitely to look into the shocks, engine mounts, and transmission mounts, if they are making noise or deteriating.
You are the man, just got into wrenching on my e46 mainly cos its a piece of s*** and I'd be broke if I didn't. Really helpful vids, really well made and top notch explanations. Top man, thanks
Wow! You covered every suspension component with complete detail. Great job with the tutorial and video! Now, I can feel somewhat confident about some of the repairs.
Thanks dude I come from family with yard full of mercs and I bought an E46 touring and this video saves my time when I get my car on a hoist.
I've had my e46 for more than 6 years and the clunk in the front suspension area drives me crazy. I've replaced every suspension item except for the sway bar links and bushings. Thanks for the video, I will replace those next and I'm hoping this will fix the eternal clunk! I will keep u posted
Moses G. Did you figure out what the issue was as I have a similar clunk
Did it fix it??
Probably one of the best videos out there for E46s, thanks a lot for the work!
Glad it helped!
i have an e46 330 ci. i learn a lot about my car on your channel. great video.
This is just what I needed, I have a mysterious knock I cannot figure out, thank you!
what knock was it ? what part
Excellent and informative once again, keep it up!
thank you ! good vid ! i got a rear clunk noise from the rear on my bmw z4 coupe 3.0si ! wen i pull up and go in reverse very annoying sounds like a metal sound . . . and changed my rear control arm bush with power flex and change my Rear Lower Control Arm with Adjustable Rear Lower Control Arm Kit from powerflex . . . and now i got more noises from the rear wen i go over speedbumps pff grr
AWESOME VIDEO MAN!!! im constantly you-tubing e46 stuff, and you cleared so much stuff up for me , Cheers Bud ;)
Great video e46 are my fav 98 to 2005 best body style in my opinion could do a lot with them 👍
Great overview with advice. Excellent on target camera work also.
12:20 I think you meant Differential and not Driveshaft.
haha I sure did! Thanks for watching
ShopLifeTV
Hey ShoplifeTV! Thank you for taking the time and effort to record and explain in detail so much of the work you do on E46's! I've been watching for a while and appreciate it all! I have a converted 330CI. The body is a 2002 330CI (Unknown KM) and the entire drive line (S54) electronics, interior, suspension (brakes etc) are all from a 2006 M3 manual 6 speed. (70,000km) I just LOVE it! My big worry though (of course) is subframe cracks. I diagnosed a 15 - 20 mm crack just above the drivers side rear stabilizer bar mount. (I saw a video showing where to watch). So I've filled the drivers side subframe with the recommended "Foam" as BMW said to do when they first got complaints from owners (more video learning). I'm hoping this will hold until I can afford to get someone to install the full subframe plate kit as I don't have a garage to do the work. Plus my driveway is gravel. So I'm eager to see your video and advice about E46 cracks when you get the time and can do it. I'm hoping I can get it done for around $1500.00 but I haven't talked to a shop that says they do it yet in my city (Calgary). Thanks again!!
That's awesome man! And definitely get the cracks welded and the plates installed ASAP!
Your BMW videos are some of the best on UA-cam. I wish you did a few on the F30's. Thank you!
Great video brother, I have E90, lost steering razor sharpness after hitting a bump, thank God you came back to NC. Thanks.
E46 Expert - Love these Vids!
Do you know how to check the subframe cracking before buying without taking it to a shop?
Just posted a vid on this.
ShopLifeTV Oh great! I was waiting for this.
Looking forward to the video about the subframe issue. Please make sure to tell us how to check the subframe before buying without taking it to a shop.
Bro i LOVE this channel
Would you be able to make a video on how to change the oil pan gasket?
You have a leak or just doing preventive maintenance?
Great overview! Add to that:
Drive shaft bearing failure (and sometimes the Gybo) should be read as a 'symptom;' not necessarily as 'age' being the root cause. I've seen many various reports of replacing the drive shaft bearing... only to have it fail very soon yet again.
Root causes include: a) Front motor mounts collapse (difficult for a newbie to know just how high the engine should be of of that mount area), such that the engine is using the rear mounts as the fulcrum, the rear of the engine becomes 'jacked up *particularly on stick transmissions);, and the alignment through the gybo and drive-shaft bearing is compromised (read: severely misallinged, and the rubber surround of the drive shaft bearing is under undue stress). b) failure of the U-joint immediately next to the drive-shaft bearing.
If needing repairs in the drive-shaft area, and you have a stick, seriously consider upgrading the shfit linkage to a short shifter. (replacing the shift knob as a big improvemnet is a myth; putiting in a short arm IS a MAJOR improvement, as the difference is actually in the lengthening of the bottom part of the shift arm; the top is left at the same length).
Nice tips. :) Seconded and highly recommended. Especially about those mounts. Also, dead engine mounts can potentially throw the shifter off-balance with the guibo making contact with the lower end of shifter handle. :)
Shifter contact with those 'short shifter' models, or upgrades perhaps. Even 'stiff' rear mounts look good until matched along side new ones.
Nice to see new videos rolling in. Keep it up!
These videos have the POTENTIAL to be great. This onejust stated the obvious. If there is play, then it is shot. And here is my main problem: "there is supposed to be SOME play - that is normal".
Ok. What is exactly the amount of SOME play? What is normal? It would be a much better help for us who has not seen 9000 bad thingymajigs to actually see examples of what is acceptable play and therefore a good part - and then show us one that is clearly bad.
Amazing video....I am sure you saved people thousands of dollars with this video. Thanks!
E36 and E46 are just stunning !!
informative, indepth good grasp of preventative measures A+
ankur your videos are awesome man you helped me a lot with my car
Awesome glad I could help!
My 330 had a gnarly clunk when I got it. Previous owner replaced the struts and reversed the front left and right struts. This forced the sway bar end links into bad a angles causing the clunk.
Great video once again. I just ordered the whole control arm kit with inner and outer tier rods, drag links, and control arm bushings in polyurethane, off of ebay for under 140.00. Amazon was 179.00 for the exact same kit. Looks like its the same kit they are advertising in the list of parts in your description for over 300.00. Just saying for those on a tight budget like me. lol
thanks friend great information
Think I'll be watching all the E46 videos now haha
Thanks for your time with this matter. I have to do this soon.
thanks man was just looking under mine today wishing it was on a lift . very helpful vid
I have a e46 320d and I've only just replaced both of the left hand side font and rear shocks all origanal. the right hand side are a both still fine and no leaks or lack of damping. the xar has done 215,089 miles. the wishbone arms and bushes I seem to replace about every 20-30,000 miles every. love German build quality my 5th bmw :-)
YOUNGSTER KNOWS ALOT AMAZING!!!
my boyfriend and I just drove my 325xi from Ohio to California:) great video.
Going to buy a E46 in 2 weeks or so:)))
thanks for all the info you bring to UA-cam. I'm about to check myself in for a mental breakdown. my 02 e46 ci water pump etc, went out. I replaced all it needed, do you have anything in the way of bleeding the radiator. so much stuff on here. I learned one thing. I trust you. every one else.... I'm sure the mean well. but listening to some who swear and then show they can drink beer while fixing a car is a bit. well-lets just say I won't get that time back. through trial and error, and your guidance. I've come to realize buy Japanese next time, Subaru, Honda etc. that being said I will continue to follow you and use you as a valuable source to help me keep my wits and sanity while I own my e46. I cannot thank you enough for all you do.
cheers..
+hungrychowhound11612 Did you ever have the subframe cracking issue?
Appreciate all the kind words, and trust me japanese cars have their fair share of issues as well and are not usually as easy or well documented for DIY's. Look at my water pump diy, I go over bleeding the system briefly.
Just bought a 2005 b330 xi, I have a rumble noise in the rear left wheel, most noticeable when the car is cold, and making a right hand turn while pulling out. it only happens at 5 to 20 mph.
Checked the bushings and wheel bearings have no play. also notice the car seems to be moving left and right while hold the wheels straight at speeds over 35mph. also have a pull to the right, when applying brakes, i just installed new brakes and rotors front and back thanks dan.
e46 users: they are such reliable cars and are a great platform
also e46 users: make 20min videos about things that go bad and common problems
Awsome videos bro! Keep up the good work!👍
I changed my front rear wishbone bushings to poly bushes even though the original ones were ok... but did it for piece of mind as knew they were a common issue for e46's
Thanks, always enjoy the vids.
Thanks for sharing with us all. ✌️🏴.
You should be in Lisbon (Portugal) 😊
Always nice videos !!!
Thanks for sharing your wisdom and knowledge.
I love your channel, which is very informative..
I own 2002 E46 M3, which is experiencing thunking noise in the back passenger side, and I suspect driveshaft center bearing and Guibo.
I have 160K Kg on it, and would like to consider changing all suspension related bushing and perhaps shocks.
I notice your girlfriend had done similar upgrades, but what would you recommend on suspension components, and bushing related upgade..
Appreciate your keen advise on this.
Best
Jerry
really good advise, love the videos and toy explain everything to make it fairly easy to do the job,
thanks!
Thank you very much for the video. Does anyone know how to test the individual suspension components? Do I just take a pry bar and try and move it / check for rubber deterioration?
just bought an e36 m3 and subbed trying to learn more great information
My E46 makes a loud creaking noise (sounds like a huge 100 yr old door opening for the first time in a decade) when I turn the wheel either way... what is it and what do I need to replace?! Please help!!
Control Arm ball joints that are underneath the brake rotors.
You're better off just replacing both Control Arms & both Bushings.
thanks man I've learned a lot from you
Wondering how many hours of labor it would generally be to replace all front suspension parts? Thanks for mentioning the ballpark price on the parts! Will be a huge to me with my 04 e46 325ci
My 05 E46 tramlines and "floats" badly.. I've changed the tires, control arms, tie rods, the rack, struts, sway bar links, steering coupler, yet I can't tighten the steering.. ive also done several 4 wheel alignments at different shops.. Any ideas?
How did you learn so much about this car? I'm impressed! Thank you!
Great videos! Thanks!
You can't cut a drive shaft and just weld it their balanced from factory a u joint is a serviceable you can replace the yoke or the cross or the bushings check the zerc (grease) fittings as well make sure they haven't rusted
Awesome video, I learned a lot! Thanks man
I have a 2004 e46, I removed the driver side front strut, compressed the spring. The mount was free spinning, I inserted a hex wrench in the top of shaft and tried to get the mount off. Nothing doing, any ideas how to get the mount off. It looked like there was a nut on the shaft but it was just round no sides.
Our 2002 BMW 325CI makes noise only when it's in motion. It's not from the engine,,,,,most of the tech guys said it's tire noise. So far we've replaced the followings:
All 4 wheel bearings, driveshaft guibo, all 4 break disks&pads. Engine runs smooth. In slow speed it feels like tires are touching the body and in the high speed a low whining noise.
Any idea what could be the cause for that annoying noise ?
Lift the car up, put it in gear and run it... See if you can hear the noise from below. Might be the rear diff or an axle shaft
Any advice for creaking noise from the front suspension when turning the steering wheel when stopped or low speed turning?
Have the same problem
Had same problem, I replaced lower control arms and ball joints. Parts from Amazon cheap
i have a Z4 E85 with similar suspension setup, my car clunks when going over the bumps from rear and on visual inspection by mechanic all the bushing look good. But i can hear the clunks and on sharp corners , it leans too both sides whatever direction i am turning. i know doing whole suspension at 130k miles wud be preferable but what cud cause a lean on cornering and clunking on bumps in rear suspension as there are too many bushing in the rear and tough to take them out. Your comments are appreciated.
Step one… replace all bushings on the car/non serviceable parts.
Step two…can no longer afford rent and food
Lol!
I do have the excessive play in front tires forward and back in the wheel well. My 06 325i has a two lower controls arms style, a forward and reward control arms. Is it just better to replace both on each side?
Awesome tutorials, thanks man!!
hello 2004 model 3.18 i have bmw i bought my car 2 months ago. When I release the steering wheel of my vehicle it goes right. I changed four tires, shock absorber wedges and balls, rods, z-rods, swing bushings changed steering box was checked. No problem can be detected in the control of five separate computerized rod devices. My vehicle's problem continues, I would be glad if you could help. I am sorry for my English
Hello,I have a 2004 bmw 330ci they swapped the transmission from automatic to manual my issue is,when I press the brake pedal,the rpm’s goes up instead of
Down how it should!!
broken springs in the rear is common around here (rust belt)
At the very end of this video there is what looks like to be the “shock absorber” mount/bushing. Iv struggles with this simplest task
2001 look how beautiful it looks. Reminded me of prom night oil included. Wow Bmw is sexy
Always awesome, nicely Done.
covered a lot of good information! thanks
Dude I need help 😪 my car has this crazy harsh vibration when I get in high rpms in 1-2nd gear and my subframe isn’t cracked and my diff bushings look solid
Gullibo and or csb
I bought 04 545 with front suspension damage I'm not sire what's wrong with just know the guy said the regular tire won't fit so it has a donut on it. What part of the front suspension might need replaced?
Thank god for theses videos
Hi Jason great work on all your videos been very helpful in all my DIY work on my e46. I do have a recent problem I can’t find any info on. My car drives fine however if I turn right I get a sound like a spring being sprung or perhaps even like the brake shield being picked by a finger. This comes from left side of the car around the middle. I only hear this when turning right at the apex either going slow or fast. I initially thought it be the RTAB but car does not pull to one side. So not sure if it’s suspension or anything else that may have been bent? Any info/ directions/ comments on this would be appreciated. Thank you.
Under what circumstance would the sway bar bushings cause vibration in the steering wheel? Would it be during highway cruising or while it's under stress while rounding a corner?
Hi there. Wonder if you could share some of your wisdom. I have a e46 325ci manual. When the car is cold I have terrible shake which appears to be at the rear end of the car and only occurs when I'm trying to set off. Any ideas? Cheers in advance
Awesome review thank bro.
My dads 330i is wandering all over, control arm bushings replaced 2months back. What might be the issue. Control arms or tie rods? I am far away so cant check at the moment. Car has 230,000kms
Hey! Quick question, my E46 makes a weird noise when going over bumps. The right rear side makes this noise as if you're hitting your keys togheter. I changed my shocks but I think that the coil spring is broken. Any idea if it could be something else ?
My car makes a noise like a loose chain or something simliar that comes from the rear right side but i can't figure out what is it... Any suggestions??
would a bad lower control arm bushing cause play in the front end with that cause the rear end to wiggle around on the road got an issue with the rear end of my bmw325xi I know the control arm bushing is shot it Wiggles back and forth your video helped me diagnosed that problem but the rear end of my car is extremely loose and kind of wobbles back and forth along side a semi truck or other cars in high wind wondering if that would be the issue would appreciate a response to help me proceed on this repair
i hsvr s lowered e46, and i have a problem with my rear tires always getting cut by something on this, can you help me out??
Hi , my friend just got a bmw e46 325 automatic ,when he changes they gear frontera neutral to 1st or reverse sounds a clunck and he doesnt want todo move ir till hi'll fix ir .help please
After new shocks and Struts the car seems to float. Also bought new cheap tires. Riding not the Same .is it tires or shock?
Shoplife tv question with the control arm and bushing how much do they cost to fix I I have a 03 bmw 325i and on the front it needs a control arm and bushing not sure what to do is it worth fixing or should I just scrap my car
Hey quick question, I have a sound from my rear end only when I’m in reverse kinda like a poping ? Do you know
Hey I have a 2012 740i and i keep getting a chassis stabilization malfunction if I stop or turn or accelerate have you ever seen this ?
love all your vids but i have an x3 m54 e83 2004 and i cannot find a vid on fuel filter pressure pump replacement diy ..i know the pump/filter sits under the back seat but thats all i know so far..do you have a vid of a similar diy that i can learn from before i try this? thanks
Big fan and subscriber 🙌 . I have a question. Do you know what type of suspension the e46 M3 has in front & rear? As in is it Macpherson or double wishbone or other type? I've done google searches and I can't find specifics on what type of suspension it has.
my bmw 318 e46 rear is making a strange clunking/ thumbing noise sounds like a dead body in the trunk. also theres was alot of hair coming out off the exhaust pipe,can u help? is it a serious problem? i dont want to get ripped off by dodgy mechanic
Dead rear subframe bushings, most likely. He covered it in the video.
I’m looking to buy the e fire suspension where would I find the whole kit?
Also when I go over bumps I hear somewhat of a metal clapping noise in my driver front tire area. Do you know what it is?? Also my car swings when I go over bumps. My break abs and triangle lights are on just Incase that matters
That metal clapping might be the bushings where the lower control arms attach.
I HAVE A 1995 BMW 325I WITH 132, 000 MILES.. RUNS GOOD HAS A SALVAGE TITLE,DIDN'T KNOW WHY IT HAS NO VISIBLE DAMAGE TO IT OR FLOOD SIGNS, YESTERDAY THE CONTROL ARM TRAILER WAS RIGGED UP.
Alright mate I have a 2004 e46 320d got 195,000 miles
I had a drive line knock so I replaced the front and center bushings
Drives so much better in a straight line
BUT when I turn right at say 45mph or above I get steering wheel vibration
And knocking again from the drive line also the whole car shakes
What can cause this?? Please help me PLEASEEEEEE
Really great job, really informative, u got a sub m8, keep it up :)
Love your video's bro. You make it look so easy. I have an issue with my steering....its a funny issue but apparently its common. Before I begin, I've checked all bushes ( and replaced some), arms are good, and also replaced steering rack.
So the issue is this...
Steering jams only in Full Left Lock (Driving forward - doesn't happen in reverse), and I have to break out of the jam. Never happens on Right Lock...only specifically Forward Left Lock. I can also break out of the lock when I go reverse.
Can you help out with a solution ?
And could you do a video on Oil Housing Gasket change ?
Thanks
Thanks for making the video. My E46 M3 makes clunking noise in the rear suspension whenever I hit a bump or drive over speedbumps... any ideas? TIA