As long as you noticed the location of the zip ties changed due to a small error but he did correct it just didn't show it. Otherwise a very good brief instructional video. Keep up the good work!
Subscribed. I just did my heater core ( bragging rights ) and when I went to start my car this morning, I decided to inspect the car before I left. Found oil leaking from the head and a puddle underneath it and about 70% of other symptoms suggesting a blown head gasket. Looks like a head problem and I'm hoping its not warped as I didn't let it warm up or drove it. This video is going to save me a lot of money. Thanks for making this man. Definitely going to tackle this real soon.
Sorry to hear about the oil leak. I hope it's not the gasket, but if it is, no worries, with this video and your knowledge I'm sure you can handle it. I look forward to your "braggin rights." Cheers
You sir are a life saver. I bought one and it has been nothing but trouble. This video helps eliminate the biggest problem I have with it. You have my thanks.
It’s about 4 hours. The manual skips around a bit. The video demonstrates the process in order , tips and the needed tools (especially the special head bolt tool). I recommend downloading the manual, gathering the tools and make a go at it. Bmw makes everything look hard but it’s not bad once you get in it. Good luck.
that was a big job....thanks for sharing master. i realized that you changed not just one gasket but 2 of em.....right? the hardest part was the lower part of the engine. that was brilliant.
Great video , I am up to the challenge, , With your video , brought great hope I. Getting this done . Currently owen aa 318i and watch this video to make it seem possible. Thanks ...
Bro , Your video is big inspiration to many of us who cant afford thousands of dollars .. Seriously without someone showing a video such as this , alot of us would think that we would need speical tools , or with so much on the Internet ,,, that you would have to change this or that.. you made it easy ... one Question, Once I take the cylinder tool and place it on the top to hold it from moving. You had used like vise grips to turn the cam. Was this just used to be able to clean the valves . ????
William Coffman Yes, I used the vice grips to turn the cams for cleaning and repositioning when installing the head. Really, you can do it. I have a desk job, but I like to tinker, It was challenge but I figured I could do it, and I did, so can you. I suggest taking your time, take pictures, label parts as you remove, lay the parts out in an organized manner and you'll be able to put it all back together. I only cleaned the head, no valve job. From what I've heard from bmw mechanics, tolerances are close from the factory, don't do a valve job or shave the head unless it's bad, and in case of a bad head, try to find a good used head. Rebuild heads never run or sound the same.
Maven remove BMW E36 M44 head in 15 minutes and 25 second by UA-cam clock. He is a bad man! "Great Video!!" My 2 cents I would check vacuum leeks on the intake before remove. If no vacuum leek I would have take the head out with the intake connected it would save time and intake gasket, overall Great Video!!
+Fadi Matti No, I did not doing anything to the valves or shave the head. I do not advice doing any modification to bmw heads. They never run the same. If you have a cracked head that needs repair your better off finding a good used head.
Made a hard job look easy. Is it about 4h job normally ? I know the video is less then 15min but its fast forwarded many places. I just want to get a time frame for this. If this took 3-4h for him, then I might allow myself 8h :-) I'm slow and new to this.
Maven what state u located in, also is it possible to change the M44 coils over to the overhead coils like on the manuals think it would get better aceleration
im sorry could you explain what it is your doing at 7:15, i don't quite understand where you're putting that screw and if that's a special screw or just any old regular one would do. Also what is you're showing up at 9:07.
Thanks all for subscribing to my channel. If you sent me message or made a comment and I haven't replied, I apologize, I'm not ignoring you. I have been super busy with all kinds of projects. I got so many request for the manual that I included a link. In the folder you will find 2 files, the complete E36 manual and the chapter on the 318i headgasket. I hope this helps and good luck with your projects. app.box.com/s/qjrgj7oo6yfht20uzj7s
Even though it was a speed up for UA-cam, how long do you think this took you? I'm a BMW fanatic and I have never worked on or owned one with a 4 cylinder variant. I know with my e36 with the m52 it took quite a bit of work. For some reason on my particular example it took longer than the 4.4l v8 that I did in a 740i (stubborn bolts fasteners). But anyways I'd be curious, I'm looking at buying a 318ti soon with a blown head gasket. Thanks man, one bmw enthusiast to another.
The m44 is much easier to work on than the M52. For one thing the 4banger doesn't have Vanos, so if you zip tie the chain, timing is a snap. 2nd, it's a 4 cylinder where a 6 normally goes, which means there is more room to work. A little wisdom, if something is in the way, remove it, don't waste time trying to work around a problem. German engineers put it there for a reason, remove it. MOST IMPORTANT TIP FOR ALL BMW HEADS. Don't do a valve job on your head. If it's cracked find a good used one. If the head is milled use a cometic gasket to raise the deck height back to stock. But Never get a Valve job. For some reason BMW don't run the same after a valve job. Just my humble opinion.
Mechanic Maven Thanks man. I appreciate the wisdom. I echo the thoughts about the heads. To get to it to spec again and running great I think you'd have to spend more than buying a quality rebuilt head or using a used one. Let someone else do it, the labor alone will kill your budget (if you value your time and factor that in). I bought the car, it's running rough which I believe is the icv. It also won't shift into gear when cold but I'm checking the fluids in the manual tranny. It's a 1998. I paid 300 bucks for it and the rest of it is mint no rust no paint body damage. The "kid" I bought it off from got scared of the "millions of electrical issues BMW's are known for" and bit off too much. Plus his parents are making him selling it. Big loss for him amazing deal for me, even if the tranny or engine blows still great deal.
Yep it was. I've since thrown $1200 in genuine bmw parts into it to do it right but I now have an awesome daily driver. It needs a repaint as the po was an idiot in that regard placing these tacky "carbon fiber" body kit pieces on it. But I just got my paint gun setup so it should be good. I also picked up for $400 recently a 1995 hellrot red clubsport in similar condition. The guy was going to bring it to the junkyard after being an idiot with it. He told me it wouldn't drive at all but the motor was good. Come to find the diff drain plug had been way over tightened and stripped the threads. The plug fell out and the fluid drained all out. He drove it for a while like that and burned the diff out. It needs a total rebuild but I couldn't let a piece of history / cool car be trashed. Honestly if I struck it rich I would be putting complete wrecks on the road instead of my current job.
Greg Gagne Well if you'd got the room to store it, and patience, you can keep restoring all you want. Here I am saving to have a '94 318is running back to reliable condition. I'm guessing the previous owner let the broken gasket seal cause a few more issues...
+Anne Hero It is the cam locking tool. You need it to correctly time the engine. It's the same tool used for 6 cylinder. Here is link to Manual. Good luck! mega.nz/#!8sVnQRSa!plk5NuBUZ3eInfq-mYm-u5XXOZRFGrc1hHdDSvKSn8Y
Thanks for a really good video. A lot of work! I have a 1.6 M43 that needs the head gasket doing. I think the engine is very similar, but 8 valve, so should be a little easier with a single camshaft - still debating whether I can face this or pay a shop - never thought of the tie wraps for the timing chain - great idea!
awesome video what was the sequence you used for removing the head bolts and the tourqe specs for the head bolts as well as the procedure..i can't find that anywhere.
+Ryosuke324 Before you put the head back on the block, remove the block timing tool and turn the crank until all pistons are down. This is done to allow open valves (the head usually get out of time when removed for clean etc.) in the head to clear pistons when re-installing the head. Put the head back on block, install head cam timing tool, then rotate crank and re-install block timing tool. You should only have to rotate the crank a quarter of a turn to position pistons low enough to clear any open valves. Hope this helps. Good look!
Merhaba usta benim aracda m44.beyinden gelen benzin rolesine bir eksi tetikleme kablo.var bu kablo eksi gorevini görmüyor kopuklukta Yok durum böyle olunca benzin pompasına elektirik gitmiyor.nasil biryol izlemem gerekiyor.
Hey great video. I was watching because Im building the same vehicle with the same engine. I saw that you never pulled off a vacuum element and was wondering if you knew anything about it. I've been looking for about 2 weeks online trying to find where it goes and I read the book and still had no luck. Can you please help me out with where it may go or post a picture of where it is please.
+sharad vaidya It is the cam locking tool. You need it to correctly time the engine. It's the same tool used for 6 cylinder. Here is link to Manual. Good luck! mega.nz/#!8sVnQRSa!plk5NuBUZ3eInfq-mYm-u5XXOZRFGrc1hHdDSvKSn8Y
Thanks Maven, I didn't use one as mine is m43 so single cam, but I used cable ties like you and put first one at arrow marked on cam gear. Gonna start the car today, rotated the crank a few times and it works all okay.
Hey buddy, my car started leaking coolant again, this time just from under thermostat where the small tag of gasket pops out between head and block, any suggestions ? thanks
+Cipriano Mendez It is the cam locking tool. You need it to correctly time the engine. It's the same tool used for 6 cylinder. Here is link to Manual. Good luck! mega.nz/#!8sVnQRSa!plk5NuBUZ3eInfq-mYm-u5XXOZRFGrc1hHdDSvKSn8Y
Hi please hepl ....Great video ,thanks .... I need to replace the plastic coolant head hose connectorpart # 115317143738 between oil filter housing and under lower intake manifold ....Do you think I would get to it by just taking the alternator a oil filter housing ? Thanks
As long as you noticed the location of the zip ties changed due to a small error but he did correct it just didn't show it. Otherwise a very good brief instructional video. Keep up the good work!
Subscribed. I just did my heater core ( bragging rights ) and when I went to start my car this morning, I decided to inspect the car before I left. Found oil leaking from the head and a puddle underneath it and about 70% of other symptoms suggesting a blown head gasket. Looks like a head problem and I'm hoping its not warped as I didn't let it warm up or drove it. This video is going to save me a lot of money. Thanks for making this man. Definitely going to tackle this real soon.
Sorry to hear about the oil leak. I hope it's not the gasket, but if it is, no worries, with this video and your knowledge I'm sure you can handle it. I look forward to your "braggin rights." Cheers
You sir are a life saver. I bought one and it has been nothing but trouble. This video helps eliminate the biggest problem I have with it. You have my thanks.
Good job Marvin! Really appreciate the video. Cannot find any videos on the M44. Keep up the good work!
It’s about 4 hours. The manual skips around a bit. The video demonstrates the process in order , tips and the needed tools (especially the special head bolt tool). I recommend downloading the manual, gathering the tools and make a go at it. Bmw makes everything look hard but it’s not bad once you get in it. Good luck.
Wished I would had looked at this before I tackled my project . Grate job.
great video man keep uo the good work next time u should try to talk so we all can know a bit more of what ur doing step by step thanks.
A pleasure to watch someone who knows what they are doing.
that was a big job....thanks for sharing master. i realized that you changed not just one gasket but 2 of em.....right? the hardest part was the lower part of the engine. that was brilliant.
always change every gasket you open up, otherwise it’ll only cause you trouble
Doing the job on a m42b18 but this video helps alot!
good video, i managed to get the head off without touching the alternator and belt some how.
Great video , I am up to the challenge, , With your video , brought great hope I. Getting this done . Currently owen aa 318i and watch this video to make it seem possible. Thanks ...
Thanks, good luck! As you see I didn't do any head work besides cleaning it up, It's been a year and she is still rolling smooth.
Bro , Your video is big inspiration to many of us who cant afford thousands of dollars .. Seriously without someone showing a video such as this , alot of us would think that we would need speical tools , or with so much on the Internet ,,, that you would have to change this or that.. you made it easy ... one Question, Once I take the cylinder tool and place it on the top to hold it from moving. You had used like vise grips to turn the cam. Was this just used to be able to clean the valves . ????
William Coffman Yes, I used the vice grips to turn the cams for cleaning and repositioning when installing the head. Really, you can do it. I have a desk job, but I like to tinker, It was challenge but I figured I could do it, and I did, so can you. I suggest taking your time, take pictures, label parts as you remove, lay the parts out in an organized manner and you'll be able to put it all back together. I only cleaned the head, no valve job. From what I've heard from bmw mechanics, tolerances are close from the factory, don't do a valve job or shave the head unless it's bad, and in case of a bad head, try to find a good used head. Rebuild heads never run or sound the same.
good trick with the tie-raps, I probably would have messed up that part ;-)
Maven remove BMW E36 M44 head in 15 minutes and 25 second by UA-cam clock. He is a bad man! "Great Video!!" My 2 cents I would check vacuum leeks on the intake before remove. If no vacuum leek I would have take the head out with the intake connected it would save time and intake gasket, overall Great Video!!
I followed the manual to make the video, but hey, thanks for the advice.
Good job bro , I would also take the valves out clean them & grind them and put them back .
+Fadi Matti
No, I did not doing anything to the valves or shave the head. I do not advice doing any modification to bmw heads. They never run the same. If you have a cracked head that needs repair your better off finding a good used head.
Is this method the same for the m42? I'm kind of a noob to the amazing world of automotive engineering, and I'm looking forward to buy a 318is
Great vid very informative
Made a hard job look easy. Is it about 4h job normally ? I know the video is less then 15min but its fast forwarded many places. I just want to get a time frame for this. If this took 3-4h for him, then I might allow myself 8h :-) I'm slow and new to this.
This dude is a beast
best video.... good job!
Sei Miticoooooo ! ;-)
Maven what state u located in, also is it possible to change the M44 coils over to the overhead coils like on the manuals think it would get better aceleration
im sorry could you explain what it is your doing at 7:15, i don't quite understand where you're putting that screw and if that's a special screw or just any old regular one would do. Also what is you're showing up at 9:07.
Yes, i have the same questions
I believe it is the crankshaft locking pin that comes with the cam locking tool set
what head gasket would be the best most cost effective? please educate me
Thanks all for subscribing to my channel. If you sent me message or made a comment and I haven't replied, I apologize, I'm not ignoring you. I have been super busy with all kinds of projects. I got so many request for the manual that I included a link. In the folder you will find 2 files, the complete E36 manual and the chapter on the 318i headgasket. I hope this helps and good luck with your projects.
app.box.com/s/qjrgj7oo6yfht20uzj7s
Even though it was a speed up for UA-cam, how long do you think this took you? I'm a BMW fanatic and I have never worked on or owned one with a 4 cylinder variant. I know with my e36 with the m52 it took quite a bit of work. For some reason on my particular example it took longer than the 4.4l v8 that I did in a 740i (stubborn bolts fasteners). But anyways I'd be curious, I'm looking at buying a 318ti soon with a blown head gasket. Thanks man, one bmw enthusiast to another.
The m44 is much easier to work on than the M52. For one thing the 4banger doesn't have Vanos, so if you zip tie the chain, timing is a snap. 2nd, it's a 4 cylinder where a 6 normally goes, which means there is more room to work. A little wisdom, if something is in the way, remove it, don't waste time trying to work around a problem. German engineers put it there for a reason, remove it. MOST IMPORTANT TIP FOR ALL BMW HEADS. Don't do a valve job on your head. If it's cracked find a good used one. If the head is milled use a cometic gasket to raise the deck height back to stock. But Never get a Valve job. For some reason BMW don't run the same after a valve job. Just my humble opinion.
Mechanic Maven Thanks man. I appreciate the wisdom. I echo the thoughts about the heads. To get to it to spec again and running great I think you'd have to spend more than buying a quality rebuilt head or using a used one. Let someone else do it, the labor alone will kill your budget (if you value your time and factor that in). I bought the car, it's running rough which I believe is the icv. It also won't shift into gear when cold but I'm checking the fluids in the manual tranny. It's a 1998. I paid 300 bucks for it and the rest of it is mint no rust no paint body damage. The "kid" I bought it off from got scared of the "millions of electrical issues BMW's are known for" and bit off too much. Plus his parents are making him selling it. Big loss for him amazing deal for me, even if the tranny or engine blows still great deal.
Greg Gagne 300? Wow that IS a great deal..
Yep it was. I've since thrown $1200 in genuine bmw parts into it to do it right but I now have an awesome daily driver. It needs a repaint as the po was an idiot in that regard placing these tacky "carbon fiber" body kit pieces on it. But I just got my paint gun setup so it should be good. I also picked up for $400 recently a 1995 hellrot red clubsport in similar condition. The guy was going to bring it to the junkyard after being an idiot with it. He told me it wouldn't drive at all but the motor was good. Come to find the diff drain plug had been way over tightened and stripped the threads. The plug fell out and the fluid drained all out. He drove it for a while like that and burned the diff out. It needs a total rebuild but I couldn't let a piece of history / cool car be trashed. Honestly if I struck it rich I would be putting complete wrecks on the road instead of my current job.
Greg Gagne Well if you'd got the room to store it, and patience, you can keep restoring all you want. Here I am saving to have a '94 318is running back to reliable condition. I'm guessing the previous owner let the broken gasket seal cause a few more issues...
Great video. What is the tool used for locking the camshafts? Was wondering if there is a way round using it as I don't have one. CHeers
+Anne Hero
It is the cam locking tool. You need it to correctly time the engine. It's the same tool used for 6 cylinder.
Here is link to Manual. Good luck!
mega.nz/#!8sVnQRSa!plk5NuBUZ3eInfq-mYm-u5XXOZRFGrc1hHdDSvKSn8Y
+Mechanic Maven I agree with you
Thanks for a really good video. A lot of work! I have a 1.6 M43 that needs the head gasket doing. I think the engine is very similar, but 8 valve, so should be a little easier with a single camshaft - still debating whether I can face this or pay a shop - never thought of the tie wraps for the timing chain - great idea!
To mechanic maven. Can you do this job with out the cam locking tool.? Thank you sir...
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Nice video, thankyou!
awesome video what was the sequence you used for removing the head bolts and the tourqe specs for the head bolts as well as the procedure..i can't find that anywhere.
I can email you a pdf of the complete manual if you'd like.
That would be great! My E-mail is unknownskater27@gmail.com
awesome dude , thanks great video,!!!!!!!!!!!!
What exact tools needed
i have a 318ti and i am doing the head gasket, but i lock the TDC pistons 1 and 4 are up,piston 2 and 3 are down. but in yours all pistons are down?
+Ryosuke324
Before you put the head back on the block, remove the block timing tool and turn the crank until all pistons are down. This is done to allow open valves (the head usually get out of time when removed for clean etc.) in the head to clear pistons when re-installing the head. Put the head back on block, install head cam timing tool, then rotate crank and re-install block timing tool. You should only have to rotate the crank a quarter of a turn to position pistons low enough to clear any open valves. Hope this helps. Good look!
+Ryosuke324
Here is link to full instructions.
mega.nz/#!8sVnQRSa!plk5NuBUZ3eInfq-mYm-u5XXOZRFGrc1hHdDSvKSn8Y
What kind of socket did you use to take out head bolts
Hello.. so if you use camlocks and zip tie timing chain to gears , do you have to do timing or will it be close to the same?
Ideally with that method it should be exactly the same.
hi there.. i have bmw e38 1995 M60 V8 engine. i want to replace the cylinder head gasket, is it same procedure as this?
Merhaba usta benim aracda m44.beyinden gelen benzin rolesine bir eksi tetikleme kablo.var bu kablo eksi gorevini görmüyor kopuklukta Yok durum böyle olunca benzin pompasına elektirik gitmiyor.nasil biryol izlemem gerekiyor.
fantastic video
great work
best video.... good job
thanks.
+Mechanic Maven hope you can help me I'm looking for the head torque settings on the m44 :)
great video, what is the torque spec for the chain sprocket bolts @ 13:24.
Per the manual 10Nm(89in-lb)
I have a questinon, what size are the cylinder head bolts? The picture on it wasnt clear and i cant fin it in the manual
Hey great video. I was watching because Im building the same vehicle with the same engine. I saw that you never pulled off a vacuum element and was wondering if you knew anything about it. I've been looking for about 2 weeks online trying to find where it goes and I read the book and still had no luck. Can you please help me out with where it may go or post a picture of where it is please.
what do you mean by vacuum element?
But what about the headers?
nice bro
What city is your shop at ?
Birede E36 larda inbubilizer beyni nin yeri nerde.yardimci olabilirmisin
Video started good then say nothing after lower intake?
Hello Sir.
Do you got a copy for a M40 engine..??
Br
Ala.
Sorry, but I don't have one for the single cam M40 engine.
there was no need to take off the alternator and power steering container
What is the tool u used at 7:45 ? is it needed for my m43 sohc ? thanks
+sharad vaidya
It is the cam locking tool. You need it to correctly time the engine. It's the same tool used for 6 cylinder.
Here is link to Manual. Good luck!
mega.nz/#!8sVnQRSa!plk5NuBUZ3eInfq-mYm-u5XXOZRFGrc1hHdDSvKSn8Y
Thanks Maven, I didn't use one as mine is m43 so single cam, but I used cable ties like you and put first one at arrow marked on cam gear.
Gonna start the car today, rotated the crank a few times and it works all okay.
Hey buddy, my car started leaking coolant again, this time just from under thermostat where the small tag of gasket pops out between head and block, any suggestions ? thanks
Hi I like your video. I need to change the head gasket of my o1 BMW 530i b6 can you send the instructions on how to change it. Thanks
+Cipriano Mendez
It is the cam locking tool. You need it to correctly time the engine. It's the same tool used for 6 cylinder.
Here is link to Manual. Good luck!
mega.nz/#!8sVnQRSa!plk5NuBUZ3eInfq-mYm-u5XXOZRFGrc1hHdDSvKSn8Y
Hi please hepl ....Great video ,thanks .... I need to replace the plastic coolant head hose connectorpart # 115317143738 between oil filter housing and under lower intake manifold ....Do you think I would get to it by just taking the alternator a oil filter housing ? Thanks
Am I Missing Something? I there any volume?
i could hear everything ok, ?
WOW :D
Anyone knows whats happening at 7:15 in the vid?