While I have 4 bmws I'm a disabled veteran with hardware in my neck, lumbar & fixing to have both knees replaced. Needless to say I can't do these kind of repairs anymore it gives me great joy to see a professional do this repair. Awesome job and I really enjoyed seeing you clean all your components while your mechanicing is truly enjoyable ( I'm OCD). This is my favorite channel now and I can't wait to see your channel grow and get some sponsorship. Awesome job DIY as always.
First of all, THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!!! Always such a pleasure reading your comments and feedback. I consider you to be one of my biggest supporters and I really appreciate it. I hope your knee surgery goes smoothly, and ill keep the content comin for ya :)
I know how challenging is to work on these cars but, when the work is done it gave you an amazing feeling. I wish I could take your e46 right to home, it’s such the most reliable bmw e46 in the world
Congratulations brother! It runs amazing so happy to see you complete the last big job on this car. Whoever’s gonna get this is gonna get a buttery smooth running car. The work and effort you put into it is amazing and can't wait to watch you continue making videos. Also love the camera angles and little details you go into repairing/fixing something so thank you!
I have noticed some small differences, I had a e60 with that same issue, I removed the valve body from the trans and replaced all the shift solenoids, it fixed my rough downshift from 2 to 1 when coming to a stop.
@@DayOffDIY solenoid codes I've just found on a transmission web page but I'm going to change the fluid and filter first along with a rescan. hard shift.
There's NO WAY I'm pulling a e46 automatic trans and putting anything but a manual back in. U can get the parts for $500 bux and add 1500 to the asking price
I am not a technician. In fact, installing new windshield wipers is sometimes a challenge. But I LOVE watching your videos. So impressed with your knowledge and skill but maybe even more importantly, I admire your calm resolve when you encounter unexpected problems along the way. Thank you for being an inspiration for me, not just car-wise but life-wise. Love you dog, too!
Thank you Rick! Your comment means a lot! I always try to keep a level head, frustration does happen time to time but it doesnt help get the job done. I really appreciate the kind words and feedback :)
The amount of work and detail you put into these videos is insane.. Kudos! We all love your videos. Keep on killing it with the awesome content! Seriously the best channel for BMWs right here.
My dude, you are an a w e s o m e mechanic and you clearly know what you're doing but PLEASE torque down the bolts you're putting back in to spec! Many of them are one time use stretch bolts and you mentioned you had ISTA - it is absolutely imperative that you torque to spec. You would literally go next level with a more technical aspect to your vids - I know so many more people like me would stop hounding you over this haha. :D I'm currently working on an F87 M2 ground up refresh and am paranoid about torque specs! Keep up the good work - you have more than earned my sub and I hope to see you at 100k soon! Greetings from Tokyo!
Youre right, I ought to be better about torque specs. Theres always more to be done. I do indeed torque some crucial components but not always. I bet your F87 is coming along beautifully! sounds like you know attention to detail. I appreciate the comment and the sub my friend! Maybe i can see a picture of this M2 one day! Cheers!
@@DayOffDIY there are also websites available where viewers and subs can donate to buy a coffer or a beer for ya. In that way, maybe that will support in the nearby future to pick up a new project (e39, e38, e46, maybe some other cars you like).... have a good weekend!
You know those style 68M wheels are staggered, right? 7.5" front with 225/45, 8.5" rear with 245/40. Unless a previous owner swapped them to a square set up with 4 fronts you can't rotate them or the fronts will foul the struts on full lock. (Was also going to warn you about jacking on the sills like that, but you realised why yourself).
You make a really good point, I didnt even think to check if they were staggered! I know what ill be doing this after noon now lol Thanks for the feedback, and yes I finally learned my lesson on the sill. 4x4s on end dont agree with it lol
Good videos as always Sir, my father actually want to buy a car, he's at san diego right know ..i h've seen all your videos about this E46 , the changes and all the effort your ve put in it ! is there anyting else needs to be done before the E46 hit the road safely ? where can he contact you sir ?
Hello Farid! The car is 100% road safe in my opinion. Ive gone through all of the common weak points and problem areas on the car. If youd like to get in touch you can email me at DayOffDIY@gmail.com and we can talk more about details :)
Alec I absolutely love your channel bro! Especially because I can relate to all these issues you fix . I finally smoked my daily e46 and I’m embarrassed to admit it was the lower intake boot in the iac accordion connection had 2 big rips and I’m aware of this issue is common but it was less than 2 years old an from FCP . But got a new one on the way . I will support your channel no matter what although I love the e46 and Bmw content is what landed me here plus your thoroughness and OCD I can appreciate it ! Keep on being yourself it’s working do what you like and feel will work . I hope this is your full time job sooner than later .
Chad my man! Glad to hear you found your leak! Don’t feel too bad, I’ve made that same mistake and missed a leak on that lower hose too, but hey! Now you can smoke it anytime you need! Vacuum leaks are no match for you now. I appreciate the support brother, got a bunch of really cool people on here, we gotta keep it rolling! Cheers Chad! 🍻
@@DayOffDIY absolutely! Appreciate that and we will . Thanks for your time and efforts . Also for the great attitude and detail . Man that e46 is an amazing car basically like new and you cannot match the solidness and drivability of these cars . They are handling machines. Someone is gonna get a gem 💎.
Would like some vlogs but not too much its always nice to watch some vlogging because we csn learn alot from others lifestyles. But keep the main focus on cars 🫡😁
It’s was a great job! really your videos can be like a manual to repairing e46 .So cool to see how you clean all parts up! I wish you to growing up on youtube, you are do amazing videos - because you do this with love for cars. I’m cant buy your e46 (( but I’m appreciated for you work 💪. Waiting for next videos and hi to you from Ukraine 🇺🇦
awesome work on that tasty E46! man, I wish I could buy it. question - if you don't feel any binding or grinding while the sunroof is moving, have you tried just resetting it? I had that same type of issue on my Benz (sunroof would only move about 2 inches at a time and stop), and resetting it fixed the issue. on BMWs I think the process is, with key in ACC position, push in the button to tilt up the sunroof and keep holding the button in for 20 or 30 seconds until you see the sunroof move slightly up & back down, then it's reset. maybe worth a try?
GREAT IDEA! im going to give that a try. This is what im talkin about with this community, so much good knowledge and perspectives out there. Appreciate the comment, you may have just fixed it. fingers crossed ill try in the morning :)
I watched all of this last night 🙌😂 Another amazing video my man. Seeing your channel growth is awesome. You definitely have the ability to make this UA-cam gig full time with the quality of your videos.
Good content brother, I really enjoy the wrench festivals you put up. I hope you do get to sell Your car. Too bad I live in Texas my man. Keep up the good work!
It's not 'gweebo' but 'joobo'. Spelt Giubo which is short for giunto Boschi (Italian) or "Boschi joint. But, what a horrible backbreaking job. Well done anyways.
I gotta get one of those transmission jacks!!! Have you considered getting quick jacks? They've been a game changer, I did a full MDCT filter and pan service last weekend on them! Including changing all the filters and jet pump for the DCT, even on a creeper I had plenty of room. I think the car was lifted around 18-21" off the ground if I can remember correctly.
It was super helpful and pretty cheap! Ive seen those quick jacks, they look awesome, just a little outside my price range at the moment. well done with the services, hows she driving afterwards?
Whoa, an hour long video! Giving us all some solid content, this sets a new bar now. Great job fixing the torque converter and well worth it as you now know you won't be selling the car with any mechanical issues. Feedback on other video content, definitely, I'm about to pull some more rotted fence posts this weekend and instead of digging them out I'll be using the car jack method you used. For suggested content, get a neglected Mini with a manual gearbox. Still a Beemer and you can do some tasteful performance enhancements. Would love to see HVAC work and an automatic transmission rebuild on your channel. Instead of using a Sharpie to record maintenance get some waterproof sticker printer paper and make a cool maintenance sticker with your logo. You can make oil change reminders too. Time for a MaxJax or QuickJack instead of sketchy jackstands. Last week I bought the smoke machine you had on your channel. I liked the fact, as you pointed out, they are an American company. Onward and upward!
Thanks Marc! Your feedback is super helpful to me! Ill definitely be upgrading my lift system in the future, just trying to get some cash together for a proper kit. Hope the fence post repairs go smoothly! Also I like the idea of a Mini. Ive been keeping my eyes out on craigslist, I do have quite a bit of experience on those cars, as troublesome as they are sometimes lol. HVAC would be a good episode too. As far as rebuilding an auto trans, its a bit outside my knowledge but Im sure I could figure it out! Also congrats on the smoke machine! its such a helpful tool, gotta love supporting domestic family owned businesses. Cheers!!!
Right?! thats what this one felt like, although shes cherry enough now to sell for me. I might do a little detailing but I think im done on this one for repairs... fingers crossed lol
Great job! Overall super content and very good video coverage and discussion of the challenges. I'm removing the transmission from my son's 2008 E60 528i, in order to replace the rear main crankshaft seal, so am facing many similar challenges. I applaud you for your caution when jacking the car so high, and especially for going in steps to get the car down. When one set of jacks is higher than the other, forces are generated that want to make the car "slide" towards the lower end, which can trigger a very bad day. So "stair-stepping" like that is the way to go. One recommendation that I think you and other will like are to purchase some jack adaptors from Forsvara for the BMW. I don't work for them, and don't make anything off their sales, as I'm an Engineer in the electrical power generation industry; but their adapters will increase your safety factor considerably. The way you used the standard jack stand shoe on the BMW lift points could encourage an issue, whereas the Forsvara adapters bolt to the jack stand saddle, and have the rectangular block on top that will fit "into" the BMW lift points. Keep up the good work, and I hope your channel grows significantly!
hey terry thats a great idea! with my new lift i dont run into that issue as much, but it would be a great addition to the shop! im going to check em out now.
GREAT video, enjoyed watching it (11 months later). I'm pretty sure it sold by now, LOL. I do own a 2004 325CI, with a limp mode issue. Any recommendations on how to repair?
Good videos! I have a 2006 bmw 325i E90 with a ELV steering lock. Any suggestions on getting it unlocked, lock removal? or just have steering column replaced? I've tried all the emulators and CAS reset, still locked. I've replaced a lot of parts and it's in great condition. But, this is driving me crazy because I know it is a mfg. defect of this little motor to lock the steering. I'll probably have to bite the bullet and go to the dealer! ouch!
Thank you! I agree, although ill try to get another episode in to finalize things and finish it out properly. Ill no doubt be getting some more BMW content in for you guys. an E39 would be awesome! maybe a 540i, i used to own one a few years ago. replaced the M62tu and renewed all of the timing chain assembly and went through the entire engine, I miss that car, it was a rocket ship!
I have to tell ya.....you have a huge set of balls climbing under the vehicle, at that height, with 4 jack stands!! Great mechanic work......but as a first responder for 39 years, I have seen some real tragedies......in any case, be safe!! (Nice dog 🐕 btw)
I wasnt happy about doing it, but it had to be done! hoping to invest in some scissor lifts or a proper two post lift in the future. Thanks for your service as a first responder! Been in the fire service/emt for the last 4+ years and i always think about what would happen if a jack stand fails.
Great work on this Beemer baby! I'm on my 2nd one (e90 3 series, f25 X3) and I dont think I'll ever drive anything else. You have a great easy to understand way of speaking and explaining things. Being in N/Central Cali (I can tell from the highway) is not a bad way to spend any day!
Thank you! love the E90s, great car. I appreciate the kind words! Not many people notice my location from the roadways but you know whats up. gotta love the redwoods!
amazing video! we can definitely see the humble and genuine guy that you are! just keep on going and all your goals will be achieved. much love from portugal
I’ve watched every single video and love how you didn’t send the torque converter off with the car. You care about your work and it shows cannot wait for you to blow up like you deserve you really do deserve it. Keep up the good work can’t wait for the next vid!
Thanks bro, I just bought a 05 HSE Range rover with the 5hp19 trans with a roasted TC , I think, the truck won't move in D, R, low, nothing. I paid 500$ as well, this vid will help when I drop the trans
do you think using Manual Sport mode shifter will engage a faulty TC? while using this option, does it allow some oil to enter TC? I have p0741 code, so reading some issues about these, I realize some bmw's have these option (MS) I tried to use the manual sport, since then, the code didn't come back yet. May be code will come back, but is it possible? thanks
I played around with mine while the TC was faulty, and the check engine light still got triggered... So it may delay the light coming on, but my issue came up when i was cruising on the highway between 70-80, the RPMs would slip up 300 and the light would trigger
Great vid as always , I’ll be doing similar except tearing the auto box out and KEEPING it out. You’ve convinced my friend group to buy a smoke tester too
DIY I don't see the patreon in your link to help support the channel. BTW if you would get a PO BOX I know that I would enjoy sending you bmw parts etc.... up to you brother, I know you have some of the best subscribers in the world who might love to get in on the action. 1 day a month you could have a mail day opening and addressing your gifts, something to think about brother.
Funny you mentioned that, Im actually going to move from Patreon over to UA-cams program. They have a members (monthly) section now to where my viewers can subscribe to be a member of the channel directly supporting me and my projects. Im planning on shutting down the patreon this week and making an announcement. I like youtubes platform and it would be simpler to have it all on here. Also I love that PO Box Idea, that would be a TON of fun! great idea. Im going to make that happen
@@DayOffDIY glad you chose the right path, I'm seriously thinking about donating 1 of my e46 wagons to your channel. I'm not wealthy but I was told by a older man years ago its not what you take with you its about what you give away that you gave away while you were here. If you didn't keep your shop clean, tools and repairs I wouldn't waste my time watching your videos. But since you do & I know a winner when I seen 1, I want to help you succeed. You see I survived a stomach aneurysm in 2014, my only child was a young man bye the name of John 12/25/20 & I only concentrate on winners my friend. Now I didn't tell you this for sympathy, I told you this because I wanted to show you I'm a man of conviction. I've lost everything and your channel is something I believe in as well as you! You are destined for greatness and I want to help get the plane off the ground.
@@tweedjohnny8740 You sir are too kind, and also one of the first that come to mind when I speak in gratitude of support on this channel. I'm very sorry to hear of your son, and your troubles of an aneurysm, thats tragic. I can only do it with the support of great viewers like yourself. If anything maybe I could buy it off ya, or we can make some content out of one of em or do a tour of your collection! Thanks again partner, youre a real one
I feel really bad I dated a trans fluid drain and fill on a friend's 100,000 mi 328i right when they purchased it as preventative maintenance. And now it shifts funny leaving first. And I heard resetting the calibrations It's a giant process can you elaborate?
dang, yeah servicing a bmw transmission is a gamble sometimes. Ive seen healthy transmissions act funny after a service. did you replace the pan or filter and is it filled up to spec? one thing you can do with a more advanced scan tool, is go into the EGS, the transmission module, and reset transmission adaptations, the car basically forgets its memory of your driving style and kind of reteaches itself. also did you use factory fluid? i always try to use OE trans fluid
Hey Chris! They should work but I’m not positive. Maybe there’s a forum post out there somewhere with some more details on it. I can’t think of any transmission changes between years
Job well done! you never cease to impress on the work you do and of course all the videos and editing!! I have the E46 330ci Auto, first job I done was to throw away that stupid viscous fan and replaced it with an electric fan!, saved all that spanner work. 🇬🇧
Would the bad torque converter throw gear check codes? For example my trans flairs up past 3k rpm then shifts hard. The trans cog come on and code is gear check 2.
Interesting. I have a 2001 X5 4.6 that I’ve had for years and always keep it in tip top condition. I’m contemplating swapping out the centre bearing as I feel that there is a slight drone on acceleration. Guibos are new and the transmission has been rebuilt 18 months ago. We will see.
I prefer your longer videos. I like to watch when I’m just chillin or need to be working on my own cars lol glad the e46 has came together so well. I legit just finished my project e53 too but I’m keeping it for now.
Thanks for the feedback! I feel the same way, watching other automotive creators gets me motivated to get back in the garage. Congrats on finishing your E53!
I did the engine/trans mounts, shifter bushings, guino/csb, and diff bushings on the floor with jack stands. I was filthy lol I should get a creeper. But storage is an issue
theyre not fun to do on your back! but it sounds like you got it done. Harbor freight has some decent creepers for pretty cheap. maybe you can hang it on the wall for storage
You're a good man, fixing and taking good care of the old car before selling it to make sure the next owner will have a reliable car. No need to remove the whole driveshaft: just lower the center support bearing off the studs, then slide the front half into the splines of the rear half shaft and this should let the front flange off the tranny output flange long pilot pin. Use string to hold up and support the rear half to prevent damaging the rear CV joint. At 11:17 we can see the Stop Buffer rubber on the cross member, just to the right of the yellow sticker, between the oil pan and the cross member. The top of the buffer is a piece of hard plastic that the lowered oil pan bottom on, preventing the tranny/engine to tilt back further. So removing this buffer will let the tranny lower down more to gain acess to the tranny top right bolt easier. Best of luck.
i pulled it on this one to replace the center support bearing, would be tough to get leverage and do the replacement with the driveshaft on the car, however i usually just bungee cord them to the sides. good tip on tilting the negine!
Seemed like it was fun. Anyway I’m just starting to learn about car maintenance and I found your videos. I really have enjoyed them. Love your attitude and how you explain it all.
Videos are great! Personally I would like to see BMW videos only, but of course its good to see other cars, also house and yard work is awesome to watch!
Dear Chris, Kudos from European BMW E46/E39/E38 Community. Good Work! Congrats that you did not resign. I did a E39 530i A with M54B30 Engine replacement last year and remember a lot of your work, eg the fu w the transmission-to-engine-to-starter assembling. ✊ A combustion engine is only as good as maintained fluids cycles. So I learned to replace all different fluids, pipes and seals frequently… Tough job to complete all lying on your back. The cooler pipe O-Rings are silicon rings, also fitting for the servo steering. I always buy and supply oem ones in sufficient numbers… My transmission shifter was complete rusty and i had a follow up session at a original ZF shop to replace. Now everything works well… As i can recognize your bmw is in a good condition, e.g. exhaust pipes. Thanks for sharing! Enjoy driving your E46 👏👏👏 UP PS. Check M539-restorations YT channel for further inspiration (English language channel) 🎏
Thanks for the awesome comment! I really appreciate it. I do watch M539, didn’t find him til after I started this channel actually! Great source for knowledge. Cheers on your engine replacement
One thing I did to help make draining my pan less messy was to get a medium sized mortar mixing tub from home depot to use as my drain pan instead of my usual round pan i've been using for oil changes. Worked really well and after a good clean up I can use it for mixing mortar when I do my bathroom tiles later this year.
Great job doing this work on jackstands👍 Always a pleasure to watch you wrench on the e46. Btw, it would be cool to see some more e9x content in the future.
it had a check engine light on for torque converter performance. when driving at highway speeds the seal inside the torque converter would bypass, causing RPMs to slip up roughly 300 RPM and trigger the check engine light
Wow, such an amount of work, but you nailed it! I now totally understand that you weren't looking forward to doing the trans converter. Big respect for both your skills and insisting and doing it. Definitely gave a great episode for us, thanks for that!
hey i just did my torque converter on my 530i and i put everything back together now my car will not even crank, its not a battery issue either. any help or solutions?!
Damn… maybe the torque converter and flex plate didn’t match up properly? And it’s bound somehow? If you can’t spin the engine over by hand, and it spun freely before putting the trans back in… it sounds like something is binding it up somehow. Not positive
While I have 4 bmws I'm a disabled veteran with hardware in my neck, lumbar & fixing to have both knees replaced. Needless to say I can't do these kind of repairs anymore it gives me great joy to see a professional do this repair. Awesome job and I really enjoyed seeing you clean all your components while your mechanicing is truly enjoyable ( I'm OCD). This is my favorite channel now and I can't wait to see your channel grow and get some sponsorship. Awesome job DIY as always.
First of all, THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!!!
Always such a pleasure reading your comments and feedback. I consider you to be one of my biggest supporters and I really appreciate it. I hope your knee surgery goes smoothly, and ill keep the content comin for ya :)
@@DayOffDIY ditto .
@@DayOffDIY thank you very much, it was my pleasure to serve. I really miss turning wrenches so much.
which country did you toured in?
@@tweedjohnny8740 thank you for your service !!
I know how challenging is to work on these cars but, when the work is done it gave you an amazing feeling. I wish I could take your e46 right to home, it’s such the most reliable bmw e46 in the world
Thanks Leonel!
It was a great feeling taking that first pull onto the highway.
I’d call her reliable now too
The next owner is going to receive a great car, well done.
I think so too. Thank you TC!
Your presentation style is really good! I love your pup too!
Thank you my friend!
I had a few power seat buttons laying around, one of them is on its way to you! Should see it mid next week.
Andy you are TOO KIND!
Thank you! I really appreciate your generosity.
Great video, I have a E46 and you have given me pointers and things to do while dealing with tranny repairs/replacement, thanks.
glad I could help! Thanks for the comment chris
Congratulations brother! It runs amazing so happy to see you complete the last big job on this car. Whoever’s gonna get this is gonna get a buttery smooth running car. The work and effort you put into it is amazing and can't wait to watch you continue making videos. Also love the camera angles and little details you go into repairing/fixing something so thank you!
Thanks Alex! Im real happy with it so far, appreciate the support :)
love the channel, looking forward to your next project!
Thank you!
As a e46 owner, I loved this series! Please stick on cars!
Thank you for the feedback!
hell yeah bro
Thanks Chris!!!
Believe me, you have all it takes😊. Cheers.
Thank you Dirk! appreciate the comment
Ever notice a difference in shifts between the ZF and GM trans? I am assuming you've driven both, I have not. My GM has sticky downshifts when cold
The gm trans suck
I have noticed some small differences, I had a e60 with that same issue, I removed the valve body from the trans and replaced all the shift solenoids, it fixed my rough downshift from 2 to 1 when coming to a stop.
@@DayOffDIY solenoid codes I've just found on a transmission web page but I'm going to change the fluid and filter first along with a rescan. hard shift.
There's NO WAY I'm pulling a e46 automatic trans and putting anything but a manual back in. U can get the parts for $500 bux and add 1500 to the asking price
I am not a technician. In fact, installing new windshield wipers is sometimes a challenge. But I LOVE watching your videos. So impressed with your knowledge and skill but maybe even more importantly, I admire your calm resolve when you encounter unexpected problems along the way. Thank you for being an inspiration for me, not just car-wise but life-wise. Love you dog, too!
Thank you Rick! Your comment means a lot! I always try to keep a level head, frustration does happen time to time but it doesnt help get the job done. I really appreciate the kind words and feedback :)
I like to loosen the top nuts of engine mounts to get access to top bellhouse e torx bolts for plenty of room!
good idea, ill crack em loose next time
The amount of work and detail you put into these videos is insane.. Kudos! We all love your videos. Keep on killing it with the awesome content! Seriously the best channel for BMWs right here.
Appreciate you guys and the team! Thanks for the great products and service
My dude, you are an a w e s o m e mechanic and you clearly know what you're doing but PLEASE torque down the bolts you're putting back in to spec! Many of them are one time use stretch bolts and you mentioned you had ISTA - it is absolutely imperative that you torque to spec. You would literally go next level with a more technical aspect to your vids - I know so many more people like me would stop hounding you over this haha. :D
I'm currently working on an F87 M2 ground up refresh and am paranoid about torque specs! Keep up the good work - you have more than earned my sub and I hope to see you at 100k soon!
Greetings from Tokyo!
Youre right, I ought to be better about torque specs. Theres always more to be done. I do indeed torque some crucial components but not always.
I bet your F87 is coming along beautifully! sounds like you know attention to detail.
I appreciate the comment and the sub my friend! Maybe i can see a picture of this M2 one day!
Cheers!
some serious mechanic shit right here!!! much respect man. love the serie!
Thanks Ivor! Appreciate the support
@@DayOffDIY there are also websites available where viewers and subs can donate to buy a coffer or a beer for ya. In that way, maybe that will support in the nearby future to pick up a new project (e39, e38, e46, maybe some other cars you like).... have a good weekend!
You know those style 68M wheels are staggered, right? 7.5" front with 225/45, 8.5" rear with 245/40. Unless a previous owner swapped them to a square set up with 4 fronts you can't rotate them or the fronts will foul the struts on full lock. (Was also going to warn you about jacking on the sills like that, but you realised why yourself).
You make a really good point, I didnt even think to check if they were staggered! I know what ill be doing this after noon now lol
Thanks for the feedback, and yes I finally learned my lesson on the sill. 4x4s on end dont agree with it lol
I give my like without seeing it, i'm tired...it's almost 00h in my country (Portugal). I'll check it tomorrow. cheers mate 🛌
you made me lol! Goodnight! see you tomorrow
Good videos as always Sir, my father actually want to buy a car, he's at san diego right know ..i h've seen all your videos about this E46 , the changes and all the effort your ve put in it ! is there anyting else needs to be done before the E46 hit the road safely ?
where can he contact you sir ?
Hello Farid! The car is 100% road safe in my opinion. Ive gone through all of the common weak points and problem areas on the car.
If youd like to get in touch you can email me at DayOffDIY@gmail.com and we can talk more about details :)
Alec I absolutely love your channel bro! Especially because I can relate to all these issues you fix . I finally smoked my daily e46 and I’m embarrassed to admit it was the lower intake boot in the iac accordion connection had 2 big rips and I’m aware of this issue is common but it was less than 2 years old an from FCP . But got a new one on the way . I will support your channel no matter what although I love the e46 and Bmw content is what landed me here plus your thoroughness and OCD I can appreciate it ! Keep on being yourself it’s working do what you like and feel will work . I hope this is your full time job sooner than later .
Chad my man! Glad to hear you found your leak!
Don’t feel too bad, I’ve made that same mistake and missed a leak on that lower hose too, but hey! Now you can smoke it anytime you need! Vacuum leaks are no match for you now.
I appreciate the support brother, got a bunch of really cool people on here, we gotta keep it rolling!
Cheers Chad! 🍻
@@DayOffDIY absolutely! Appreciate that and we will . Thanks for your time and efforts . Also for the great attitude and detail . Man that e46 is an amazing car basically like new and you cannot match the solidness and drivability of these cars . They are handling machines. Someone is gonna get a gem 💎.
Would like some vlogs but not too much its always nice to watch some vlogging because we csn learn alot from others lifestyles. But keep the main focus on cars 🫡😁
Great feedback! I agree, a little is good but its gotta have a main focus on automotive or some other job
It’s was a great job! really your videos can be like a manual to repairing e46 .So cool to see how you clean all parts up! I wish you to growing up on youtube, you are do amazing videos - because you do this with love for cars. I’m cant buy your e46 (( but I’m appreciated for you work 💪. Waiting for next videos and hi to you from Ukraine 🇺🇦
Thank you very much! Awesome to have viewers on the other side of the world :)
awesome work on that tasty E46! man, I wish I could buy it.
question - if you don't feel any binding or grinding while the sunroof is moving, have you tried just resetting it? I had that same type of issue on my Benz (sunroof would only move about 2 inches at a time and stop), and resetting it fixed the issue.
on BMWs I think the process is, with key in ACC position, push in the button to tilt up the sunroof and keep holding the button in for 20 or 30 seconds until you see the sunroof move slightly up & back down, then it's reset. maybe worth a try?
GREAT IDEA!
im going to give that a try. This is what im talkin about with this community, so much good knowledge and perspectives out there.
Appreciate the comment, you may have just fixed it. fingers crossed ill try in the morning :)
@@DayOffDIY mine are crossed too - hope it works!
I watched all of this last night 🙌😂 Another amazing video my man. Seeing your channel growth is awesome. You definitely have the ability to make this UA-cam gig full time with the quality of your videos.
My man! Appreciate it! always good seein you in the comments.
Good content brother, I really enjoy the wrench festivals you put up. I hope you do get to sell Your car. Too bad I live in Texas my man. Keep up the good work!
Thank you! I hope so too. Cheers!
It's not 'gweebo' but 'joobo'. Spelt Giubo which is short for giunto Boschi (Italian) or "Boschi joint.
But, what a horrible backbreaking job. Well done anyways.
That makes sense! Like the name Giuseppe. Ill probly stick with calling it a flex disc now lol
Thank you!
@@DayOffDIY You are welcome Sir.
I gotta get one of those transmission jacks!!! Have you considered getting quick jacks? They've been a game changer, I did a full MDCT filter and pan service last weekend on them! Including changing all the filters and jet pump for the DCT, even on a creeper I had plenty of room. I think the car was lifted around 18-21" off the ground if I can remember correctly.
It was super helpful and pretty cheap! Ive seen those quick jacks, they look awesome, just a little outside my price range at the moment.
well done with the services, hows she driving afterwards?
Whoa, an hour long video! Giving us all some solid content, this sets a new bar now. Great job fixing the torque converter and well worth it as you now know you won't be selling the car with any mechanical issues. Feedback on other video content, definitely, I'm about to pull some more rotted fence posts this weekend and instead of digging them out I'll be using the car jack method you used. For suggested content, get a neglected Mini with a manual gearbox. Still a Beemer and you can do some tasteful performance enhancements. Would love to see HVAC work and an automatic transmission rebuild on your channel. Instead of using a Sharpie to record maintenance get some waterproof sticker printer paper and make a cool maintenance sticker with your logo. You can make oil change reminders too. Time for a MaxJax or QuickJack instead of sketchy jackstands. Last week I bought the smoke machine you had on your channel. I liked the fact, as you pointed out, they are an American company. Onward and upward!
Thanks Marc! Your feedback is super helpful to me! Ill definitely be upgrading my lift system in the future, just trying to get some cash together for a proper kit. Hope the fence post repairs go smoothly!
Also I like the idea of a Mini. Ive been keeping my eyes out on craigslist, I do have quite a bit of experience on those cars, as troublesome as they are sometimes lol.
HVAC would be a good episode too. As far as rebuilding an auto trans, its a bit outside my knowledge but Im sure I could figure it out!
Also congrats on the smoke machine! its such a helpful tool, gotta love supporting domestic family owned businesses. Cheers!!!
We've all ran into the bottomless pit flips, it's like the car was cursed just new issue after new issue preventing you from selling it.
Right?! thats what this one felt like, although shes cherry enough now to sell for me. I might do a little detailing but I think im done on this one for repairs... fingers crossed lol
@@DayOffDIY also someone definitely put Dexron in that trans previously lol
@@lieutenantdan8170 yeah hard to say what exact type but it definitely wasnt ZF fluid lololol
I really like you're content i hope that you could do those things for living one day ( from France 🇨🇵 )
Me too Loris! Thank you for your comment! :)
really like your videos and the frequent uploads!❤
thank you! ill do my best to keep em coming
Great job! Overall super content and very good video coverage and discussion of the challenges. I'm removing the transmission from my son's 2008 E60 528i, in order to replace the rear main crankshaft seal, so am facing many similar challenges.
I applaud you for your caution when jacking the car so high, and especially for going in steps to get the car down. When one set of jacks is higher than the other, forces are generated that want to make the car "slide" towards the lower end, which can trigger a very bad day. So "stair-stepping" like that is the way to go.
One recommendation that I think you and other will like are to purchase some jack adaptors from Forsvara for the BMW. I don't work for them, and don't make anything off their sales, as I'm an Engineer in the electrical power generation industry; but their adapters will increase your safety factor considerably. The way you used the standard jack stand shoe on the BMW lift points could encourage an issue, whereas the Forsvara adapters bolt to the jack stand saddle, and have the rectangular block on top that will fit "into" the BMW lift points.
Keep up the good work, and I hope your channel grows significantly!
hey terry thats a great idea! with my new lift i dont run into that issue as much, but it would be a great addition to the shop! im going to check em out now.
GREAT video, enjoyed watching it (11 months later). I'm pretty sure it sold by now, LOL. I do own a 2004 325CI, with a limp mode issue. Any recommendations on how to repair?
Appreciate it! Yeah she’s sold!
What’s the code for? Maybe someone here can help ya out
Good videos! I have a 2006 bmw 325i E90 with a ELV steering lock. Any suggestions on getting it unlocked, lock removal? or just have steering column replaced? I've tried all the emulators and CAS reset, still locked. I've replaced a lot of parts and it's in great condition. But, this is driving me crazy because I know it is a mfg. defect of this little motor to lock the steering.
I'll probably have to bite the bullet and go to the dealer! ouch!
Brutal! I’ve never had that issue, I think if you could access it with ISTA you might be able to unlock it… hope you can get it fixed friend!
Greet from Slovakia! You have good content, you make corrections in the videos very easily and everyone can do it accordingly 🙏
Thank you David! Appreciate the feedback
NNKH and FCPEuro - simply the best. And curious, what was your lunch at 6:40? Looks incredible. As a BMW DIYer, I enjoy your videos. Keep it up!
you got good taste thomas!
That was some crispy asada tacos and carnitas street tacos from my local taco truck. I hit that place at least once a week
Amazing video! I'd buy it if I lived in the States! Keep up the great work!
Thank you! really appreciate it
Another great video dude really enjoyed it. Dude you are a breath of fresh air
Glad you enjoyed it! Appreciate it :)
Great video as always, in a way kinda sad that this project car is now done.
Can’t wait for more BMW content, maybe a e39?
Thank you! I agree, although ill try to get another episode in to finalize things and finish it out properly.
Ill no doubt be getting some more BMW content in for you guys.
an E39 would be awesome! maybe a 540i, i used to own one a few years ago. replaced the M62tu and renewed all of the timing chain assembly and went through the entire engine, I miss that car, it was a rocket ship!
540i would generate some nice content.
E39 M5 is a car that I definitely want to own some day.
@@Hamkaastosti1 that’s my dream bmw too. I’ve driven and wrenched on a few, they’re my favorite
I have to tell ya.....you have a huge set of balls climbing under the vehicle, at that height, with 4 jack stands!! Great mechanic work......but as a first responder for 39 years, I have seen some real tragedies......in any case, be safe!! (Nice dog 🐕 btw)
I wasnt happy about doing it, but it had to be done! hoping to invest in some scissor lifts or a proper two post lift in the future.
Thanks for your service as a first responder!
Been in the fire service/emt for the last 4+ years and i always think about what would happen if a jack stand fails.
Great work on this Beemer baby! I'm on my 2nd one (e90 3 series, f25 X3) and I dont think I'll ever drive anything else. You have a great easy to understand way of speaking and explaining things. Being in N/Central Cali (I can tell from the highway) is not a bad way to spend any day!
Thank you!
love the E90s, great car.
I appreciate the kind words! Not many people notice my location from the roadways but you know whats up. gotta love the redwoods!
amazing video! we can definitely see the humble and genuine guy that you are! just keep on going and all your goals will be achieved.
much love from portugal
Thank you Henrique! I appreciate it!
I’ve watched every single video and love how you didn’t send the torque converter off with the car. You care about your work and it shows cannot wait for you to blow up like you deserve you really do deserve it. Keep up the good work can’t wait for the next vid!
You made my day! I appreciate it Rupture means a lot!!!
Thanks bro, I just bought a 05 HSE Range rover with the 5hp19 trans with a roasted TC , I think, the truck won't move in D, R, low, nothing. I paid 500$ as well, this vid will help when I drop the trans
nice score for a range rover that needs a trans! Hope this helped. Cheers!
do you think using Manual Sport mode shifter will engage a faulty TC? while using this option, does it allow some oil to enter TC? I have p0741 code, so reading some issues about these, I realize some bmw's have these option (MS) I tried to use the manual sport, since then, the code didn't come back yet. May be code will come back, but is it possible? thanks
I played around with mine while the TC was faulty, and the check engine light still got triggered... So it may delay the light coming on, but my issue came up when i was cruising on the highway between 70-80, the RPMs would slip up 300 and the light would trigger
Great vid as always , I’ll be doing similar except tearing the auto box out and KEEPING it out. You’ve convinced my friend group to buy a smoke tester too
Badass, good luck with the swap! Great idea, the smoke tester is way worth it. Very versatile, and if you split it with friends its a no brainer
DIY I don't see the patreon in your link to help support the channel. BTW if you would get a PO BOX I know that I would enjoy sending you bmw parts etc.... up to you brother, I know you have some of the best subscribers in the world who might love to get in on the action. 1 day a month you could have a mail day opening and addressing your gifts, something to think about brother.
Please respond when you have time DIY.
Funny you mentioned that, Im actually going to move from Patreon over to UA-cams program. They have a members (monthly) section now to where my viewers can subscribe to be a member of the channel directly supporting me and my projects. Im planning on shutting down the patreon this week and making an announcement. I like youtubes platform and it would be simpler to have it all on here.
Also I love that PO Box Idea, that would be a TON of fun! great idea. Im going to make that happen
@@DayOffDIY glad you chose the right path, I'm seriously thinking about donating 1 of my e46 wagons to your channel. I'm not wealthy but I was told by a older man years ago its not what you take with you its about what you give away that you gave away while you were here. If you didn't keep your shop clean, tools and repairs I wouldn't waste my time watching your videos. But since you do & I know a winner when I seen 1, I want to help you succeed. You see I survived a stomach aneurysm in 2014, my only child was a young man bye the name of John 12/25/20 & I only concentrate on winners my friend. Now I didn't tell you this for sympathy, I told you this because I wanted to show you I'm a man of conviction. I've lost everything and your channel is something I believe in as well as you! You are destined for greatness and I want to help get the plane off the ground.
@@tweedjohnny8740 You sir are too kind, and also one of the first that come to mind when I speak in gratitude of support on this channel.
I'm very sorry to hear of your son, and your troubles of an aneurysm, thats tragic.
I can only do it with the support of great viewers like yourself.
If anything maybe I could buy it off ya, or we can make some content out of one of em or do a tour of your collection!
Thanks again partner, youre a real one
Bro your video is very well done. Amazing, a true professional!
Happy I watched until the end.
Thanks for your work.
Thanks for the comment! Glad you enjoyed Tony’
I feel really bad I dated a trans fluid drain and fill on a friend's 100,000 mi 328i right when they purchased it as preventative maintenance.
And now it shifts funny leaving first.
And I heard resetting the calibrations It's a giant process can you elaborate?
dang, yeah servicing a bmw transmission is a gamble sometimes. Ive seen healthy transmissions act funny after a service. did you replace the pan or filter and is it filled up to spec? one thing you can do with a more advanced scan tool, is go into the EGS, the transmission module, and reset transmission adaptations, the car basically forgets its memory of your driving style and kind of reteaches itself. also did you use factory fluid? i always try to use OE trans fluid
Love your videos bro!!! Question… Can a 2003 bmw 330i transmission fit a 2001 bmw 330i? I would like to replace it but I don’t know if it will fit.
Hey Chris! They should work but I’m not positive. Maybe there’s a forum post out there somewhere with some more details on it. I can’t think of any transmission changes between years
Totally admire the will to remove the trans and do that job. Big support from England. Sage is gorgeous. 😊
Thank you lain! it was worth it after I took her for a drive. Shifting and driving like a dream. Cheers! Ill give sage a belly rub for ya
Job well done! you never cease to impress on the work you do and of course all the videos and editing!!
I have the E46 330ci Auto, first job I done was to throw away that stupid viscous fan and replaced it with an electric fan!, saved all that spanner work. 🇬🇧
thanks Stephen! thats a great idea, i love that my manual trans E46 has an electric fan. whatd it cost you?
Why dont you get a Quickjack setup. That would be more convenient.
I’d love one! Just don’t have the spare cash to make the purchase yet
Would the bad torque converter throw gear check codes? For example my trans flairs up past 3k rpm then shifts hard. The trans cog come on and code is gear check 2.
torque converter might not be related.. im not very knowledgable on transmissions or id try to help you answer :/
Interesting. I have a 2001 X5 4.6 that I’ve had for years and always keep it in tip top condition. I’m contemplating swapping out the centre bearing as I feel that there is a slight drone on acceleration. Guibos are new and the transmission has been rebuilt 18 months ago. We will see.
I would take a look! It’s probably your cause, not too difficult to do
I Got To Do The Same Thing To My E46 325ci 2003 I Love That Car And I Hope I Can Do UA-cam As Well
I hope this video helped! also, start that channel! go for it! life is too short
I prefer your longer videos. I like to watch when I’m just chillin or need to be working on my own cars lol glad the e46 has came together so well. I legit just finished my project e53 too but I’m keeping it for now.
Thanks for the feedback! I feel the same way, watching other automotive creators gets me motivated to get back in the garage.
Congrats on finishing your E53!
I did the engine/trans mounts, shifter bushings, guino/csb, and diff bushings on the floor with jack stands. I was filthy lol I should get a creeper. But storage is an issue
theyre not fun to do on your back! but it sounds like you got it done. Harbor freight has some decent creepers for pretty cheap. maybe you can hang it on the wall for storage
You're a good man, fixing and taking good care of the old car before selling it to make sure the next owner will have a reliable car.
No need to remove the whole driveshaft: just lower the center support bearing off the studs, then slide the front half into the splines of the rear half shaft and this should let the front flange off the tranny output flange long pilot pin. Use string to hold up and support the rear half to prevent damaging the rear CV joint.
At 11:17 we can see the Stop Buffer rubber on the cross member, just to the right of the yellow sticker, between the oil pan and the cross member. The top of the buffer is a piece of hard plastic that the lowered oil pan bottom on, preventing the tranny/engine to tilt back further. So removing this buffer will let the tranny lower down more to gain acess to the tranny top right bolt easier.
Best of luck.
i pulled it on this one to replace the center support bearing, would be tough to get leverage and do the replacement with the driveshaft on the car, however i usually just bungee cord them to the sides.
good tip on tilting the negine!
How much should i be charged for labor to do a converter replace on 2005 z4? Also do you accept work?
I can if you can get the car to me in northern CA, I think labor for trans removal is 6 hours or so maybe? Not positive
Seemed like it was fun. Anyway I’m just starting to learn about car maintenance and I found your videos. I really have enjoyed them. Love your attitude and how you explain it all.
Thanks John! Really appreciate that
CAN I DELETE MY TRANSFER CASE I WANT TO SHIP 2. 2007 CHEVY TAHOE OVERSEAS 4X4 IS NOT NEEDED IF SO WHAT DO I NEED TO ACHIEVE THIS ?
I have no idea… I mostly work on bmw
Classic BMW e28 maybe a good fliping
Nice job on the trans bud. People don't appreciate how hard that job is without a lift.
Thanks! Yeah first one ive done on the floor, cant wait for a lift in the future, I appreciate it!
Nice work! Keep going I just found your channel recently and Im catching up on your vids.
awesome! hope you enjoyed em!
Where are you located ?? Thanks
Located in Northern California - Humboldt County
Never turn the engine in the opposite direction of the spin. This is bad for the engine and correct me if I'm wrong.
This is true, always a good idea, however I have gone backwards with no issues.
@@DayOffDIY Love your work Continue and more BMW Please
@@gabrielel-kharraz9221 thank you! Will do
Thanks mate for your effort, just go ahead and good luck.
Thanks Ozzy! appreciate it
wow! what a video!
Great Job Man👍
Thank you so much 😀
Good to see you again Bchara!
Whoever buys that car is getting trouble free motoring for the next 10 years,I'm in N.ireland or I'd buy it,great work lad
That was the goal! Thanks Mark! Appreciate it!
Dude I love your channel. I wish I could buy this car. Its soo fun watching you work on this. your pups are awesome too!
Thanks Ryan! Means a lot dude. Made my day
Videos are great! Personally I would like to see BMW videos only, but of course its good to see other cars, also house and yard work is awesome to watch!
Noted! Thanks for the support and feedback TOMA!
Sage is so damn cute 😭
She is the cutest! Glad you like her :)
Dear Chris, Kudos from European BMW E46/E39/E38 Community.
Good Work!
Congrats that you did not resign.
I did a E39 530i A with M54B30 Engine replacement last year and remember a lot of your work,
eg the fu w the transmission-to-engine-to-starter assembling. ✊
A combustion engine is only as good as maintained fluids cycles.
So I learned to replace all different fluids, pipes and seals frequently…
Tough job to complete all lying on your back.
The cooler pipe O-Rings are silicon rings, also fitting for the servo steering.
I always buy and supply oem ones in sufficient numbers…
My transmission shifter was complete rusty and i had a follow up session at a original ZF shop to replace.
Now everything works well…
As i can recognize your bmw is in a good condition, e.g. exhaust pipes.
Thanks for sharing! Enjoy driving your E46 👏👏👏
UP
PS. Check M539-restorations YT channel for further inspiration (English language channel) 🎏
Thanks for the awesome comment! I really appreciate it.
I do watch M539, didn’t find him til after I started this channel actually!
Great source for knowledge.
Cheers on your engine replacement
You should try going to junkyard saves alot of money on the little parts switches , pillers etc
good idea, sadly there are no junkyards around this part of northern CA or else i would
Minute 45:00 the very super sketchy questionable lowering of the vehicle LOL 🤣
Lolol very sketchy! I did not enjoy getting that much height on the car
One thing I did to help make draining my pan less messy was to get a medium sized mortar mixing tub from home depot to use as my drain pan instead of my usual round pan i've been using for oil changes. Worked really well and after a good clean up I can use it for mixing mortar when I do my bathroom tiles later this year.
Thats a great idea! I wish I had a home depot nearby, closest one is about 2 hours away but ill have to pick one up. I got a gift card lying around
Man I selfishly would love if you had an E60 or an N54 BMW because my life would be so much easier seeing you do all the repairs I struggle through
Ive been looking for an E60 or anything with an N54 because I am quite comfortable with those engines, if I find a good deal ill scoop it up!
just came across this I'm sure you sold it by now. If you haven't let me know.
yeah shes sold, theres a video in the playlist that shows when Daniel came to buy the car :)
Love ur dedicated work and video for us
Thank you! it means a lot!
enjoy that you explain details, and have "hints" about the work you do....nice job
Appreciate it RJ!
Great job doing this work on jackstands👍 Always a pleasure to watch you wrench on the e46. Btw, it would be cool to see some more e9x content in the future.
Great suggestion! Ive been trying to find one on the cheap. an E90 would make awesome content
Bro loving the content keep it up
Thanks! Will do! :)
Bro you do forestry fire 🔥?
I do! Ive been in Wildland Fire here in CA for the last 4 years.
@@DayOffDIY Much respect 🫡 I have done forestry fire fighting, After that job every other job is easy. 😂
@@Watchmefam straight up. Nothin compares to multiple days on the fire line brushing and cutting handline lol
@@Watchmefam whered ya work?
@@DayOffDIY MT Shasta/ Trinity area
How about you ?
Really enjoying your channel and the work you are doing on this nice BMW 🙌👏👍
Thank you! 👍Glad you enjoyed it!
What are the torque specs for flex plate to crankshaft 06 525i n52...
not sure off the top of my head, you should be able to find them online no problem.
How did you know the torque converter was bad? What were the symptoms?
it had a check engine light on for torque converter performance. when driving at highway speeds the seal inside the torque converter would bypass, causing RPMs to slip up roughly 300 RPM and trigger the check engine light
Wow, such an amount of work, but you nailed it! I now totally understand that you weren't looking forward to doing the trans converter. Big respect for both your skills and insisting and doing it. Definitely gave a great episode for us, thanks for that!
Thanks Edgar! Yeah it was a grind, but shes driving so good now its all worth it.
Efficient Mechanic thinking ahead then around the area after removal!!!
thanks Gary!
Excellent video!! I’d buy a car from you
thanks patrick I appreciate the comment!
Someone is getting a good bimmer. $3k cash you can stop after this.
I sure hope so!
Yep, NNKH favorite of mine, too. Great minds think alike!
such a killer channel. Hes got a great personality and so damn smart
Only thing I noticed is someone put the wrong trans fluid in it since it was red...
yeah someone put the wrong juice in before
😊thank you bro I'm bout 💯 to do my 550i 2008 in pretty soon
Glad I could help! good luck on your repair!!!
hey i just did my torque converter on my 530i and i put everything back together now my car will not even crank, its not a battery issue either. any help or solutions?!
also i cant even turn my motor to tighten the torque converter bolts, and my flex plate looks like its off or something its not lined up
Damn… maybe the torque converter and flex plate didn’t match up properly? And it’s bound somehow?
If you can’t spin the engine over by hand, and it spun freely before putting the trans back in… it sounds like something is binding it up somehow. Not positive
Great job! It was a pleasure watching you work. Best of luck with your channel!
Thank you! Appreciate the support
Woooooo, lets gooo, I didnt think you were gonna make this video after you posted that short!
lmaooooo, you turned into the center support bearing right there 🤣🤣
I had to! I like making shorts but long form is my favorite. not able to fit enough content into shorts
@@DayOffDIY love that
I would have bought this car from you if I was in the market to get one.
Thanks Hussein! Im happy with the result and I think she will find the right home eventually