ShopLifeTV hey I just received an e46 2.5 with sport pack from my dad water pump went out and blew the head gasket should I buy a new head or new engine. I’d like to make this a daily driver I already have a Prius and a suv but yea
Jason did a diagnostic on my 330ci and I really appreciated his input and the price he charged to replace the cooling system and some other basics was super reasonable . Nice work on your channel man , thrilled for your success !
I loved this video. A great walk through on the beloved E46. That was the most worth while 17 minutes I've spent watching uTube in a very long time. Thank you Shoplife!
Definitely make more videos like this. I think these will build confidence between the customer and mechanic and will help the customer to better understand what he's looking at and the order of importance of what needs to be fixed and what can wait.
I bought my favourite Japanese car the Evo 7 and thanks to you bro, I now have the courage to buy my favorite European vehicle, the BMW E46. Much love from Australia 🍻
Jason just found your videos as was looking for E46 heater problems and discovered a treasure of information and man love your knowledge sharing skill and the passion you have for cars.I am in the U.K and have really found the information on your videos so useful. Keep up and power to you bro.
Incredible video Jason--thanks so much for all your help, I've saved so much money from watching your videos. Please do more of these Inspect/Diagnose videos, they're immensely invaluable!
Ankur/Jason, Got an E46 2005 330xi couple months back. My first E46. You and Selena are amazing and I am already a big fan of yours. I am from Charleston SC. Big DIY and long time in motorcycles but just getting into four wheel bimmers. We will have a long time relationship I am sure. Keep up the great work. You are a genius man!!!!
Hi Jason. I'm from Malaysia and will be getting a used 2004 E46 325i Sedan within the next few days. This particular video is really helpful for me to go through and check when I get the car. Keep up the good work!
Love the videos. Just bought a 2003 325xi! Absolutely love it. Never owned a BMW until now and it's an awesome driving experience compared to my last vehicle which was a 2006 Ford focus...
Ive been thinking of getting a z3 always loved the car since i was a little kid but never been a huge bmw fan ive always been concerned about the reliability but idk seeing your videos is kind of making me want to go for it ive always owned vehichles i knew were reliable and need minimal maintenance
Another question... Talk me please about coolant leaks that you say at the beginning to the video..since i think to have this problem un my car...thanks...and great video
I've definitely got to check the brake fluid and power steering. Is it Dexron VI for the power steering? I've got extra from changing my auto trans fluid
Could you do a front crank oil seal replacement (or if you've done one can you point me in the right direction to find it please). My car is a 2003, 320i, E46, sedan. It's done 170,000 kms and is in very good condition throughout (apart from the front crank seal!). You do a great job putting these videos on line - it's greatly appreciated.
Ima call you “The e46 Man”....Please do a diy on that rear differential bushing! I believe that causes the driveshaft to wear. I had to replace my driveshaft. The rear end that connects to the diff, completely worn and tore off due to too much play. Thankx e46 man!
How to diagnose the oil leak from Vanos oil feed line feed hose? I did my rocker cover gasket but there is a oil residue on the top but not sure where is it coming from? i suspect oil feed line..
Keep the videos coming! Could you do one on the ignition system especially soft failures of coils. Mine have white scorch marks and I'm having torque issues.
Hey @ShopLifeTV or anyone for that matter. What’s the name of the metal triangle piece that you are grabbing at 3:37? I have to order one of these and I don’t know the name of it.
My e46 5 speed manual transmission is stuck in 3rd and the shifter is just "floating" around. It's not connected to anything. I keep finding that it points to shift linkage problem. I don't understand this. Can you explain?
Thank you so much Jason, i had X5 M54 engine it was a really nice car but it won't pass the smog, they said every thing is clean in the car but ecu is bad, then the AC stop working, we checked the compressor and the clutch not turning! we also change it with new compressor but still not turning!! so the the specialist said that computer not sending signal to the clutch,! so is there solution for bad computer? can you replace ecu? i hope to see more video about ecu problem thanks
Hello one question...do you know something about to change the tensioner and chain (timing chain) every 100.000kms because this original chain its no good?..according to información from some Internet forums.... thanks
can we replace the steering wheel without buttons with the multi-steering steering wheel buttons. and will the multi steering wheel work ..please help...?
hey i was just wondering how much you quoted the customer. and what and how you itemized that. if you have a vid on that point me in the direction. thanks and good vid
good moring. i have a question, i have an 04 330ci with a blown engine i came a cross and 01 330ci with a good running engine in the car. do know if i can use the engine from the 01 to swap to mine. as far as i know the coils are different. please let me know thanks. btw keep up the good work.
I have a bad hose with 2 fittings on each end zip tied 2 frame on the driver side not quite as big as radiator hose goes 2 plastic thing under intake what is it called also think the hose from that thing going too dip stick is bad
Seems like the car is equipped with Xenon headlights. Why is there no headlight washing device equipped as a consequence? In Europe, it's necessary by law. Not in USA? Thanks for the great explanations from me and my local e46 buddies here in swabian area, Germany.
What a great video. Thanks On my 2004 X5, 3.0i, I have the blessed engine light on with following codes. Every time I erase and scan I get different codes. So far I've removed and cleaned the idle valve. The flapper does rattle but not continuously when I shake it. I have to hold it at a specific angle in my hand for to rattle. It was pretty gummed up but I soaked it in gasoline overnight and cleaned it thoroughly. Any insight will be much appreciated. Thanks, Scanner Foxwell for BMW: P1092 P0420 ............... E9 DME: Catalytic-converter efficiency, bank 1 EB DME: Trimming, oxygen sensor before cat., bank 1 8D DME: Plausibility, tank fill level 1F DME: Activation, ignition, cylinder 5 3 DME: Activation, ignition, cylinder 6 2 DME: Activation, ignition, cylinder 4 D2 DME: Error, ign.-current measurement at more than 2 cylinders D1 DME: Anti-tampering protection EWS ..... Re scan 8B KOMBI: KOM Instrument cluster: fault stored BC KOMBI: KOM Instrument cluster: fault stored F5 KOMBI: KOM Instrument cluster: fault stored C7 KOMBI: KOM Instrument cluster: fault stored
anyone know where i can find a person with this work ethic and care for my BMW as well in Michigan, its hard to find a place like what this guy offers.
Dude you live 20mins away I can’t believe it. Your videos are on point iv been following sense I got my 2000 328ci I need some work done on it can you help me @ShopLifeTV
Are you sure there's no oil leaks? It's a BMW. Look again. LOL :-) Regarding the double charges, that happened to me at the local BMW dealer. Great video man. Thanks
I have a e39 and my car vibrates at some roads 80km/h and 120kn/h i have new tiers and i did an alligment at bmw, it got 200000km. Can it be the hardy disk in the driveshaft? Or the springs? Maybe u have an idea?
Hi man, i asked before if you address e39s but no feedback from you, i have aproblem with my e39 that no one seemed to put his finger on the exact problem, when ever the climate reaches 5 and less Celcius the steering starts squeeking when i move the wheel , it comes from around the front wheels. can i send you a video ?? and where to send it??
hi can you tell me how to reset trans computer when im gettin to stop i can feel the 2cond and 1 speed hard on a automatic trans i salud you from mexicali mexico
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If i join the channel, do i get to directly ask questions relevant to my diy maintenance or concern?
ShopLifeTV hey I just received an e46 2.5 with sport pack from my dad water pump went out and blew the head gasket should I buy a new head or new engine. I’d like to make this a daily driver I already have a Prius and a suv but yea
Your depth of E46 knowledge and details sharing are immensely valued and appreciated!! Helps a lot of E46 fans here!! Hats off man!!
Thank you! I appreciate the feedback!
which BMW do you have?
Are too much you are right
Too much por cars that he saw in life
Leaking and Leaking ans gaskets
Its a woman's car?
Wtf is wrong with you
@@christophercolumbus8944 his car is a citroen ax
2023 and my e46 is running perfectly because of you
Fantastic walk through Jason, you help so many people with your honesty and knowledge.
I wish I could be the owner of that car he was lucky to be checked by you, you know all about e46 👍
Jason did a diagnostic on my 330ci and I really appreciated his input and the price he charged to replace the cooling system and some other basics was super reasonable . Nice work on your channel man , thrilled for your success !
I loved this video. A great walk through on the beloved E46. That was the most worth while 17 minutes I've spent watching uTube in a very long time. Thank you Shoplife!
Thank you for the feedback!
Definitely make more videos like this. I think these will build confidence between the customer and mechanic and will help the customer to better understand what he's looking at and the order of importance of what needs to be fixed and what can wait.
Man you have really saved E46 Owners like me a tonne of money
Another awesome video by the best BMW master mechanic! Thank you for teaching me everything to know about BMWs!
Scrolling through your videos, you are the man, you cover everything. Once I sell my car and find a E46 M3 I’ll be just getting started!
I bought my favourite Japanese car the Evo 7 and thanks to you bro, I now have the courage to buy my favorite European vehicle, the BMW E46.
Much love from Australia 🍻
Jason just found your videos as was looking for E46 heater problems and discovered a treasure of information and man love your knowledge sharing skill and the passion you have for cars.I am in the U.K and have really found the information on your videos so useful. Keep up and power to you bro.
Incredible video Jason--thanks so much for all your help, I've saved so much money from watching your videos. Please do more of these Inspect/Diagnose videos, they're immensely invaluable!
Ankur/Jason,
Got an E46 2005 330xi couple months back. My first E46. You and Selena are amazing and I am already a big fan of yours. I am from Charleston SC. Big DIY and long time in motorcycles but just getting into four wheel bimmers. We will have a long time relationship I am sure. Keep up the great work. You are a genius man!!!!
Hi Jason. I'm from Malaysia and will be getting a used 2004 E46 325i Sedan within the next few days. This particular video is really helpful for me to go through and check when I get the car. Keep up the good work!
Thanks. Every video you give so much help to E46 owners.
Love the videos. Just bought a 2003 325xi! Absolutely love it. Never owned a BMW until now and it's an awesome driving experience compared to my last vehicle which was a 2006 Ford focus...
And now ur profile pic is a mustang... what went wrong 😂
yes the style is good . of course also useful to see more in depth diy with torque and other specs included.
Your knowledge of these cars are 2nd to none
I’m about to check out a green 328 touring and this video is just what I needed! Cheers mate!
...as a semi beginner enthusiast I appreciate all the info conveyed by you and your team in these vlogs,keep doin’ it 👊
You're legit bro
Awesome video bro!! And thank you for being so willing to share your knowledge for the greater good!!
I wish you where located closer to me Bay Area. Big e46 fan base down here
Come down to the bay area
cheeseburger 510 wish he leave in the UK
was just thinking the same thing, would love to have them work on mine but the drive to los angeles from the bay is a good trip lol
What is the Bay Area?
luckily bought my car from an ecs employee (i live in ohio) many things replaced have had car for 5 years never had to fix anything
hey man. your videos are great. your camera work is pleasant and your explanations are clear and precise. thank you :)
Love this dude giving me knowledge lol
Ive been thinking of getting a z3 always loved the car since i was a little kid but never been a huge bmw fan ive always been concerned about the reliability but idk seeing your videos is kind of making me want to go for it ive always owned vehichles i knew were reliable and need minimal maintenance
Btw, u def deserve more subs and views, good channel👍👍
Really enjoyed your video. Just found your channel today and appreciate the insight! Awesome walkthrough
bruh buddy has already thrown a lot of $$$ replacing parts holy smokes- fresh e46! #keepe46great
How much do you charge for an inspection like this? I would love mine looked over too.
Very nice video. I've been looking for something like this for a very long time.
Your a great source of info. Thanks!
Another question... Talk me please about coolant leaks that you say at the beginning to the video..since i think to have this problem un my car...thanks...and great video
I've definitely got to check the brake fluid and power steering. Is it Dexron VI for the power steering? I've got extra from changing my auto trans fluid
...always rich content for us BimHeads 🔵⚪️⚫️🇩🇪
Nice work, brother. Great job.
I wanna show this to my mechanic...
Could you do a front crank oil seal replacement (or if you've done one can you point me in the right direction to find it please). My car is a 2003, 320i, E46, sedan. It's done 170,000 kms and is in very good condition throughout (apart from the front crank seal!). You do a great job putting these videos on line - it's greatly appreciated.
nice inspection
Ima call you “The e46 Man”....Please do a diy on that rear differential bushing! I believe that causes the driveshaft to wear. I had to replace my driveshaft. The rear end that connects to the diff, completely worn and tore off due to too much play. Thankx e46 man!
What do you think of the 2004 X5 with 3.0. And do you work on them? Thanks for your videos!
How to diagnose the oil leak from Vanos oil feed line feed hose? I did my rocker cover gasket
but there is a oil residue on the top but not sure where is it coming from? i suspect oil feed line..
Very helpful, nice and clear, well explained. Thank you !
0:13 what do you mean obviously pre facelift? My 2003 is a facelift and it was manufactured in October 2002
Keep the videos coming! Could you do one on the ignition system especially soft failures of coils. Mine have white scorch marks and I'm having torque issues.
Hey @ShopLifeTV or anyone for that matter.
What’s the name of the metal triangle piece that you are grabbing at 3:37? I have to order one of these and I don’t know the name of it.
Wish I was on the east coast , my cars having a coolant leak problem and I’ve already spent a fortune on repairs and nothings fixed it :/
i am in California
Check water pump, coolant hoses, radiator, expansion tank, bleeder screw,
Very lower coolant hose to heater core, (this one comes undone easily)
If there's a history of overheating it might be head gasket leaking. Check oil cap you might see some residue there.
What would you do about an m54 that is using oil. Already had CVC replaced.
My e46 5 speed manual transmission is stuck in 3rd and the shifter is just "floating" around. It's not connected to anything. I keep finding that it points to shift linkage problem. I don't understand this. Can you explain?
I really love these videos. How much would it cost to get a full run through of my car. I have a 2001 330ci just hit 200k miles.
I changed oil,filter,oil level sensor on bmw 325i 2003 but dipstick showing nothing???
Would you be available to do this for my ‘04 325i If I wanted to get an inspection?
What's the difference between BMW coolant and lets say in Europe i use G12 coolant ?
Thank you so much Jason, i had X5 M54 engine it was a really nice car but it won't pass the smog, they said every thing is clean in the car but ecu is bad, then the AC stop working, we checked the compressor and the clutch not turning! we also change it with new compressor but still not turning!! so the the specialist said that computer not sending signal to the clutch,! so is there solution for bad computer? can you replace ecu? i hope to see more video about ecu problem thanks
How about the subframe issue? Does it reinforced?
please my bmw 325i 1995 would not shift when the electronic light comes on. what do l do to fix it.
Hello one question...do you know something about to change the tensioner and chain (timing chain) every 100.000kms because this original chain its no good?..according to información from some Internet forums.... thanks
can we replace the steering wheel without buttons with the
multi-steering steering wheel buttons. and will the multi steering wheel
work ..please help...?
I wish I live near your shop! Do you have recs for Seattle, WA area? Thanks for all the informative vids.
hey i was just wondering how much you quoted the customer. and what and how you itemized that. if you have a vid on that point me in the direction. thanks and good vid
Can you tell me if there is a block heater on the 2005 325i and were it is located
good moring. i have a question, i have an 04 330ci with a blown engine i came a cross and 01 330ci with a good running engine in the car. do know if i can use the engine from the 01 to swap to mine. as far as i know the coils are different. please let me know thanks. btw keep up the good work.
How much would it cost to take a dent off the fender like that
Great videos man
I have a question. Where do you get your parts from?
I have a bad hose with 2 fittings on each end zip tied 2 frame on the driver side not quite as big as radiator hose goes 2 plastic thing under intake what is it called also think the hose from that thing going too dip stick is bad
Seems like the car is equipped with Xenon headlights. Why is there no headlight washing device equipped as a consequence? In Europe, it's necessary by law. Not in USA?
Thanks for the great explanations from me and my local e46 buddies here in swabian area, Germany.
Very helpful. Any videos on 325/323ci convertible top problems? My 323ci roof is having problems.
Really nice and helpful videos. Can you please make a video on jack points of e46 sedan?
What a great video. Thanks
On my 2004 X5, 3.0i, I have the blessed engine light on with following codes. Every time I erase and scan I get different codes. So far I've removed and cleaned the idle valve. The flapper does rattle but not continuously when I shake it. I have to hold it at a specific angle in my hand for to rattle. It was pretty gummed up but I soaked it in gasoline overnight and cleaned it thoroughly.
Any insight will be much appreciated.
Thanks,
Scanner Foxwell for BMW:
P1092
P0420
...............
E9 DME: Catalytic-converter efficiency, bank 1
EB DME: Trimming, oxygen sensor before cat., bank 1
8D DME: Plausibility, tank fill level
1F DME: Activation, ignition, cylinder 5
3 DME: Activation, ignition, cylinder 6
2 DME: Activation, ignition, cylinder 4
D2 DME: Error, ign.-current measurement at more than 2 cylinders
D1 DME: Anti-tampering protection EWS
.....
Re scan
8B KOMBI: KOM Instrument cluster: fault stored
BC KOMBI: KOM Instrument cluster: fault stored
F5 KOMBI: KOM Instrument cluster: fault stored
C7 KOMBI: KOM Instrument cluster: fault stored
anyone know where i can find a person with this work ethic and care for my BMW as well in Michigan, its hard to find a place like what this guy offers.
Can you make a video on how to fix your steering wheel controls and how to make your car horn work again on a bmw 330i 2001 thanks
This nigga da fucking man ! Good shit bruhh... Best walk through I've seen !!!
Dude you live 20mins away I can’t believe it. Your videos are on point iv been following sense I got my 2000 328ci I need some work done on it can you help me @ShopLifeTV
for sure just dm me
More how-to vids please. Thanks!
Are you sure there's no oil leaks? It's a BMW. Look again. LOL :-)
Regarding the double charges, that happened to me at the local BMW dealer.
Great video man. Thanks
Hey man, great video. Thank you
Nice DIY vid...Good stuff...
thank for the video.i learn alot from your video.
Subscribed to your channel!
I have a e39 and my car vibrates at some roads 80km/h and 120kn/h i have new tiers and i did an alligment at bmw, it got 200000km. Can it be the hardy disk in the driveshaft? Or the springs? Maybe u have an idea?
Appreciate these videos
Thank you
wow great education tool:)
Yessar! you are the man.
Thank you Sir 🙏🏼
Hi man, i asked before if you address e39s but no feedback from you, i have aproblem with my e39 that no one seemed to put his finger on the exact problem, when ever the climate reaches 5 and less Celcius the steering starts squeeking when i move the wheel , it comes from around the front wheels. can i send you a video ?? and where to send it??
Do you have any mafs for a bmw 325i 2003 in good condition from Siemens?
Love these videos!
What do you normally use for brake fluid?
I use pentosin super dot 4
My friend does not mind freezing water in the car where the oil is
hi can you tell me how to reset trans computer when im gettin to stop i can feel the 2cond and 1 speed hard on a automatic trans i salud you from mexicali mexico
Dude how did wire your girl friends dash with the chevy motor but used the BEAMER DASH. Cluster ????
Very nice!
great video! thanks!
Strange it has the sedan headlights and front blinkers
Why evrytime air or heater fan turn on..why hav dirty air or smoke get in...?
You're the best bra!
Pre-2002, maybe you mentioned it, but ways to inspect subframe issues??
Wagons do not have that problem