2008 BMW X3 3.0L Starter Replacement

2008 BMW X3 3.0L Starter Replacement I also put clean shop rags into the intake ports of the head to keep anything from falling in to them, be sure to remove them and inspect the ports before u put mainfold back on.
This video was made as a demonstration how to repair things and should not be done with out the proper training and safety equipment. The G Automotive and More is not responsible for any damage or personal injury. Please if you don't have the ability to do these demonstrations, don't try and get a professional to do it for you.

[@mephoriamanson8920]

Great video! I do these all the time and never remove the fuel line. I just unscrew the fuel line from the back mount on the manifold and that creates enough slack to slide the manifold over.

[@TheGAutomotiveAndMore]

Good tip. I did it because it was ez to do and thought it would give me more room to lift up on the manifold. Thanks for watching

[@leadfoot8593]

Hey, thanks for the vid, but now I’m dreading tomorrow.

[@bigd9848]

Helpful video thanks. I just took mine apart and going to get a wrench 🔧 for the rear bolts. I tried taking out the front one and it’s very tight I will mess with it tomorrow.Thanks again ✊💎

[@marcsmith3881]

A guy just called me from his job with an 07 X3 and the starter is inop. His price just went up significantly because it is 18 degrees outside. Just did a 2011 Chevy Suburban starter. Took 20 minutes.

[@TheGAutomotiveAndMore]

This is not a 20 minute job. Thanks for watching

[@robc.4321]

Looks like I'll be trading in my BMW.

[@shannongabriel6159]

😂 Exactly

[@shannongabriel6159]

It’s alot easier if you take the whole manifold off! That’s what I did.

[@colebyrnes7889]

@@shannongabriel6159 When you took the intake off, did you have to remove the throttle body intake as well?

[@punkrocktv8229]

​@@colebyrnes7889 yes

[@AndyNav1]

Thank you sir for the video. Did you have to remove any other bolt that you didn't show. Because I did exactly as you show here, but the manifold hardly moves. I think there must some other bolts on the opposite side of the manifold, perhaps behind the throttle body? Thanks

[@TheGAutomotiveAndMore]

Did you remove the studs ? If you did not the manifold will not move back. It is possible that I missed showing a bolt. Sorry.

[@tellthetruthok]

Awesome video thanks so much for sharing!! My starter just went out on my 2010 BMW X3. I know you recommend new Bosch Starters. What would you recommend for best value for the money for a Bosch Starter? Don’t want to spend a crazy amount if I don’t have to. Thank you!!

[@TheGAutomotiveAndMore]

I always buy the best starter I can fine for BMW's because I do not want to do this job twice

[@tellthetruthok]

@@TheGAutomotiveAndMore I hear ya for sure. You recommend a good place to buy a Bosch starter online?

[@TheGAutomotiveAndMore]

@@tellthetruthok Just google it and look around. But if the price is to to be true be aware.

[@tellthetruthok]

@@TheGAutomotiveAndMore Will do. Appreciate the quick replies. Thanks Again!

[@miltona09]

Any way to jump the starter motor, or otherwise test it first?

[@bobbigolden5492]

Tap it with a 3/8 " extension whe someone cracks motor

[@lindacurtis9730]

Thx for the video. There’s a crankshaft position sensor under that starter...if one is doing this job themselves that may be something to do while in there. Do you think it’s a good idea to replace that hose going into the back of the manifold? The one where you showed using a screwdriver to get it out.

[@TheGAutomotiveAndMore]

Yes that would be a good idea because that hose gets brittle and you will probably brake it when you that it off. I was just lucky that the hose didn't brake on me. Thanks for watching

[@bnoakes4899]

Yep mine's gone again after 3yrs, due to time constraints I had a Delco-Remy reman put in, never again. Oh and the X3 is my last Bimmer. We have a summer driven `01 330 cabby, it's a keeper

[@TheGAutomotiveAndMore]

I always use a new bosch starters on these. Thanks for watching

[@scottkucinski4967]

Love the beemers but pain in the ass working on them

[@RevvyP]

Gotta love the over engineered German cars

[@TheGAutomotiveAndMore]

Yep they can be difficult. Thank for watching

[@conelcostigan6027]

wow you work fast

[@alanw5812]

I did it from the top without remove intake manifold today.

[@TheGAutomotiveAndMore]

I would like to see that. Did you make a video?

[@alanw5812]

@@TheGAutomotiveAndMore because the first time,was just thinking which way fasterI did glow plugs before,so intake I know how long it take.

[@alanw5812]

the hardest was difficult to remove and put it back two bolts on the starter,need two special tools

[@alanw5812]

need a 3/8 telescope flex head ratchet and a 10mm reverse gear spanner for that two bolts.

[@mikeu2206]

yea well i did mine from behind a keyboard on youtube.

[@vladscheiskopf2732]

welp: *covers x5 in gasoline, lights match*

[@justforkiks29]

Curious why you chose to remove the intake instead of going in from the bottom and removing the pressure accumulator?

[@TheGAutomotiveAndMore]

There is no room to do it that way. How would you get the top bolt? Its at the very top and comes in backwards. No room to get it out when manifold in the way. Thanks for watching

[@justforkiks29]

@@TheGAutomotiveAndMore factory service data from Mitchell's and alldata calls for it to come from the bottom is why I ask.

[@TheGAutomotiveAndMore]

@@justforkiks29 I don't think it can be done that way. No room. You can not even see the starter from underneath.

[@vistadrummer09]

On n52b30 equipped bmws you cannot do a starter replacement from the bottom of the vehicle. For the e83 x3 this means 2007 and newer until the next x3 chassis. Prior to 2007 the e83 x3 was equipped with the m54b30 or m54b25 motors. These both can have the starters replaced from the bottom and it's actually easier to do. The manifold removal on these motors is involved although it should be done due to the ccv system and two plastic cooling pipes under the intake that will break sooner or later and it's not an if. I own both types of e83 x3 and have been wrenching on BMWs of various forms for 18 years now.

[@mikeu2206]

@@justforkiks29 no it doesnt. mitchell says remove intake. damn youtube mechanics have no idea what they are talking about

[@786free1]

Thanks. How long did it take altogether?

[@TheGAutomotiveAndMore]

I think it took me 4 hours to do. Thanks for watching

[@786free1]

@@TheGAutomotiveAndMore thanks

[@aneesrana45]

First, check the ground before doing anything, Jump the start, and put negative directly to engine

[@damnationdefied777]

just did mine. i got 20 starts on it and the starter failed again .

[@TheGAutomotiveAndMore]

I always try to by a new starter not rebuilt because it is such a hard starter to do. Then I always test new starter on the work bench a couple times just to make sure. Thanks for watching

[@mikeu2206]

i bet you saved 20 bux by buying a used starter to huh?

[@TheAsmar911]

Why didn’t you take the manifold completely off since you went that far

[@TheGAutomotiveAndMore]

First think you don,t need to, second there is still alot of stuff you have to take off to get the manifold out.

[@FahimMotoGP]

@@TheGAutomotiveAndMore but the gasket needs to be replaced due to heat it won't reseal for too long once its out

[@TheGAutomotiveAndMore]

@@FahimMotoGP You can replace the gasket with the manifold laying in the car. Thanks for watching

[@samuelggalvez3159]

Nesecita cambiar la válvula PCV de un BMW 2008 5x

[@mechanicandskills7215]

Your husband cant change the stater on your car ? no problem we do them all the time it will ONLY take use 5 minutes.....OOOOOOOPPPPSSSSSSS.! it's a BMW.

[@hushhhushh]

I should've have taken out the whole manifold... So much space

[@TheGAutomotiveAndMore]

I don't remove the whole manifold because there is a lot more stuff to remove to get it out. Less likely to brake something. Thanks for watching

[@tolinof79]

What a pain in the ass . Inaccessible bs . Have to do this

[@windyelm5450]

I replaced my starter from under the car.

[@TheGAutomotiveAndMore]

You must not have a BMW then lol.

[@windyelm5450]

@@TheGAutomotiveAndMore I have a 2006 BMW X3. Starter only has two bolts, use your brain to break loose two bolts, especially the one inside. Nothing to remove like what you did. Your video is a good one though. But better way is done from underneath. lol

[@mikeu2206]

@@windyelm5450 lol, video or it didnt happen. you cant even see the starter from underneath.

[@windyelm5450]

@@mikeu2206 lol. Keep in mind. Only two bolts. You can barely see first bolt. This one is easy to break loose. 2nd bolt you can't see it. Check the new starter figure out roughly the location of 2nd bolt. And use your hand to touch find the 2nd bolt (don't get mistaken a nearby engine bolt) And use a flex head short ratchet to loose it. If it is too tight, use a flex head lug nut wrench connect to flex head ratchet as leverage to break it loose. There are a few videos on youtube but not good ones. Easy job but stay safe. lol.

[@mikeu2206]

@@windyelm5450 i have one and im a mechanic. There is no,way to get it from the bottom, like i said cant be seen