Hello good morning I'm just watching your video now and I have to do the same thing to mine mine is a 2015 535i xDrive what year is yours?

There is no jew in Gebo. Geebow. Say it with the bmw technicians in the room. Jewbo isn't a thing.

Best intake removal vid I've seen. I'm getting ready to remove mine to replace the 2 coolant hoses and the CVC under the intake. Thanks for the vid.

i don't recommend the KYB. Died on my in like 6 months. Maybe just unlucky.

Thank you very much for posting this. I just finished this absolute PITA job today and a couple of things I'd mention: Unless both front wheels are in the air and the sway bar isn't under tension, the sway bar link will be very difficult to remove. I tried standing on my brake rotor but wasn't brave enough to push it down far enough to get the top of the strut out. It fouls by a good centimetre or so. Maybe you need to really give it some force, but I just didn't want to do it. It also looks like the level sensor could snap if you push the hub down far enough. I ended up using spring compressors while the strut was still on the car. Even then it was hard to get the strut out. My car had the Sachs OEM dampers and they were as effective as yours. They also didn't have bump stops. My top mounts looked like yours; I didn't replace them either. The rears thankfully are one of the easiest jobs I've ever done on a car. Thanks again for taking the time to make this video. I hope my experience helps someone else.

Hey Willie I enjoy your videos. Since you have some serious experience with e39 transmissions I thought I should ask you a question... My 1997 528 transmission (the 4-speed trans made by GM) blew up at 140K and I had it rebuilt in May of 2024 to the tune of $5k, but now when it shifts in to 4th gear it "bumps". It feels like it's not getting enough clutch action - like it just drops into 4th. This happens consistently when gradually accelerating on a level road, right around 35 mph. It does not happen when going uphill/downhill, or when quickly accelerating. It varies, but it's often a significant bump and is very noticeable. My indie shop agreed there was an abnormal bump, so they replaced the torque converter, the solenoid, and replaced the trans fluid again. But the bump is still there. Very frustrating. Any thoughts you might have on this are appreciated. Thanks.

Did you have to take out the down pipe to get to the torque converter bolts or did you have a solution around it. Would really appreciate the response.

P0741 on my 2017 BMW F06 GC. What can I do now ?

Do you have to remove the fan just to take out the thermostat?

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Dude you got lucky. Ext time remove the caliper atleast could of destroyed the flex hose

Thanks, much better than the way to disconnect through the fender well

Excellent video. Thank you!

Boy should have watched your video first. Work smart not hard as they say.

Ok nah bro. You filled it when it was too hot first and youre instructing to fill it after measuring it cold. A simple zip thru the gears with ensure its distributed properly as you fill it but the whole thing should be simplly one "safe" warm reading.

How much coolant did you needed

Thanks

Bearing puller kit costs about $50; better, knowing in advance that you have to remove the bearing from the shaft (it's a press fit) why not rent a puller from your local parts supply shop. About $10 for half a day; a smoother operation, better than trying to beat the crap out of the old one hoping it comes off.

Great not having to take the whole shaft down and out. I’m inspired to try this very soon. 👍🔧

where to buy ISTA and how to use it? Appreciate you doing and sharing as well!

Did you figure out why the pan didn't drain? about to drop my pan and don't want that surprise!!

Do you need to align the wheels

Broken "few" rubber and plastic pieces? That's a great way of sugaring it, in my case Broken off more plastic and rubber pieces that are there

Dude, just curious; what coolant was on the vehicle? Why isn't it blue? Oh, there's an aluminum option for the thermostat housing, just an FYI which is better than plastic.

Good day

You snapped the B+ cable and said you would show how to fix it when you put it back and didn't do that... How did you fix it??

Great vid, thanks!

Do you know the dimensions for each of the pressure regulators o-rings?

Where'd you order your parts from? Trans regular and rebuild for the torque converter?

Опорный подшибник продавленый будет рвать стакан. И прокочять надо было аморик прежде чем ставить.

good technique but please watch out for the brake lines, seen to many people brake them doing it like that, best to remove the caliper a little more work but saves you a lot of time and money if the line snaps

Would a bad torque converter leak out trans fluid recently got code p0741 from my e39 and found a huge puddle of trans fluid in my driveway before this it was running fine never had a trans issue before

Thank you for this video boss, helped me out a lot!

I liked the video. Very well filmed. And Your technique is helpful. But you have made a great mistake: you should have unbolted the break caliper. The way you stressed thay brake line pulling down on it to remove the strut is something completely forbbiden as you cam damage it and risk it fails while driving your car on the road. Beware every one who takes this video as a reference!

6:01 TV lady in the background said "oh shit" just after you removed the part :D

I like your eyes at 3:54 :D they are very relatable :D

Make sure you push in the torque converter in all the way or it can damage allot.. It has to connect to the oilpump

2023 used your information in order to install Koni struts. Thank you, this gave me a great heads-up on what to expect. The technique on stepping on the brake work a treat.

What is a good thermostat replacement part

Great instructional & detailed video for dyi'rs I have a 03 530i (unfortunately it auto) but plan on getting aluminum intake manifold n needed the know how & thanx to you I know have just that! Thank you kindly

Full support bro

I keep stripping screws, righty tighty lefty loosy no working

When you stood on the breaks to get the strut out you should be careful not to damage the brake lines.

I'm a BMW tech, but I haven't had a lot of time with the older stuff. It's time to do the struts on my wagon. The diagrams and repair instructions are so much different than the actual work that is required. Thanks!

Nice video, it just shows wrong position of spring on shock, correct position is in SACHS installation manual which is OEM for my BMW shocks, I cant put link in PDF because it got deleted.... If you ask I might try again

The exact video i was look for lmaoo thanks for the struggle

Thank you so much for this tutorial. Managed to replace my struts in 4 hours or so (without power tools), and the car rides much more securely

Glad I have a trans jack. I'm going to put all 4's up on 12" wheel chocks seeing that I don't have my lift installed yet. Fighting same code for the past 7 years, lost the rear main seal last year so it's now time to replace the torque converter which I've had for 4 years new in a box just waiting to be installed. Anyone interested in a 1994 e34 530 540 transplant?

Thank you so much 😊