I'm Fixing Everything That's Broken On My E46 Touring!

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After 5 years, almost to the day, I’m finally presenting to you a new video on my 2004 E46 325i Touring! The last time this car was in the spotlight on this channel was in 2018, when I filmed a short 3.5min video dropping the subframe and replacing my cracked oil pan! After 5 years, and plenty of comments asking about this car in the background, I finally gathered enough parts to go through the entire car inside and out and, not only bring you guys the content you’ve been demanding, but giving myself what feels like a brand new car!!
In this episode, I go through some issues in the engine bay, disassemble all of the suspension, clean everything thoroughly with my new parts washer, and install all new components courtesy of my friends at FCP Euro and Fortune Auto Coilovers! I’m unbelievably excited with how the car has turned out so far, and I can’t wait to show you guys part 2 of this series next week to see the final result!
As always, I hope you guys enjoy the video, and I’ll see you next week!
One love,
-Aidan.

[@georgewrighty2844]

How are people sleeping on this dude! His taste in music, taste in motors, his eye for detail not only in paint correction and detailing but in his edits. The man's a vibe

[@bonda_racing3579]

found this guy while watching sreten from E39M5 restorations what a gold mine!!

[@SilentDecode]

@@bonda_racing3579 Same here!

[@SilentDecode]

Didn't know he existed until 35 minutes ago.

[@milosvojinovic3125]

I was just about to say the same! 👏

[@jerrellrice3413]

Criminally underrated.

[@AidanTemplin]

Again, I would like to extend my thanks to FCP Euro and Fortune Auto for supporting this project! I genuinely wouldn't be able to do this without their help! And of course, thank you to everybody who drops love, constructive criticism, and jokes in the comments! I appreciate you all so much! 🖤

[@joedano5749]

I just Wana suggest replacing your cluch fan .. this is not a part that just gets cleaned and slapped back on. Eventually the plastic blades snap off from becoming brittle, slicing up power steering lines and belts the worst is when one comes up and dents the hood from the inside out

[@jamesvesely131]

the attention to detail is just so amazing. and the fact that this is shot on an iPhone is just proof you don't need a crazy expensive setup to make great videos. your editing skills are fantastic. can't wait for the next one. I'm glad your back to creating and entertaining us.

[@AidanTemplin]

Preach! It’s not what you’ve got, it’s how you use it! Been saying this since day one! But thank you so much for showing love and watching the vidoe, I hope you enjoyed!!

[@jameslee1374]

I was wraping my head around like why his edits on point and the picture is clear but it was missing something I can't seem to figure out. This have might answer my question or not but if this shot on something else, woukd the video be a little but different or the other youtuber use different edit techniques overall??

[@physh]

You might want to replace that fan clutch so it doesn't fail catastrophically and take out all your hoses and hood tho...

[@Chattsteezy]

For those that don't know, motor mounts cause fan clutch's to fail, not the fans themselves. Long as you keep mounts up to date you're good! Great suggestion.

[@dailydrivenclassics46]

you have to be joking....@@Chattsteezy

[@AidanTemplin]

For sure! I plan on replacing it soon, I just ordered such a massive amount of parts and this was one of them that just slipped my mind ahead of time!

[@chrisking6740]

Electric fan conversion is really where it's at imo. Quieter, easier to work on. I believe all manual e46's came with them.

[@matttez]

Hey Aidan! Just wanted to give a tip on removing wheels that way you don't have to sit under the car kicking it while its sitting on jack stands... Leave 1 bolt on the wheel hand tight and hit the inside of the wheel on the tire with a large rubber mallet. Wheel should come off in 2 hits tops, plus when it comes loose it wont roll around the floor, it'll get caught by the bolt you left in! Another well made video.

[@kingjr1uzfe387]

Two uploads holy shit Christmas came early

[@Jesko_VRS]

35 minutes of pure therapy and relaxation for the mind and soul. Genuinely, thank you for this 🤝🏻

[@natemathewson5200]

Between you & Jim I’m never gonna get into a groove w my homework bro 😭

[@1FilthyHabit]

Who’s Jim ? Lol

[@ffturbo]

@@1FilthyHabit jimmy oakes

[@1FilthyHabit]

@@ffturbo cheers mate. Trying to find more KZbinrs like Aidan

[@Jayv70]

how i have only just found this account, possibly THE best vibe I've ever seen out of 99% of the youtubers out there. MAD inspiration for sure!!

[@sabishiikarasu4158]

My brotha always with the 🔥 beats . Always a vibe 🎧👊🏼🖤

[@AidanTemplin]

I appreciate that! So much goes into these videos, I’m glad you enjoyed!

[@Chattsteezy]

Don't even own a BMW anymore but still gotta watch these. Fire vid as usual 👌

[@jamesadams3606]

unmatched filming / editing. crushed it on this one brodie

[@AidanTemplin]

Thank you so much!!!

[@catae7188]

Great taste in music. Great taste in cars. Good job. much love!

[@AidanTemplin]

Thank you so much!! I'm glad you enjoyed, and thank you for the support!!

[@steadyslammin]

Nothing like this feeling of finally gettin' to it! Another classic Aidan, the E46 looks sick!

[@Uppercut_Universe]

Okay Aidan i have to say it was one of the best yt videos i've ever seen,the music,the vibe,the camera play,all of that was absolutely immaculate. We need you talk more in those videos! You're so chill and cool guy,been here like 2 years,you're improving every time! Keep up good work my guy

[@rtbh10]

Doesnt get much better than fresh new parts. Nice work buddy

[@joellabrecque5696]

Loved the video! I really see you progress every video, trying new stuff, I think your skills very grew and it shows in the video! Good job bro keep it up, can't wait to see the final results

[@g7zmo76]

just a lovely video of an E46 restoration. Delightful editing and music combined with awesome camera shots make a perfect video to watch, I enjoyed every second of it, thank you very much for the half an hour of greatness you gave this day of mine. The drivability of this car is going to be day and night after this. Looking forward to doing most of the things you did to my E46 aswell as it also needs lots of love to be a awesome car. This is basically how I want mine to be mechanically :D

[@tubejorrit]

Thanks you for this relaxing video! feels like therapy :) Can't wait for the next one.

[@garagegnomes]

I feel like i have commented the same thing the last few times ,but so killer bro. Your vibe, the perfect soundtrack, and your dedication to constantly move the camera to get all the good angles is so damn good! It was a cool change hearing you speak on here.....i thought id only hear you talk in Jimmy's videos😅. Keep it up man, always so great!

[@paulfigs8731]

The detail, the vibes, the cinema. A1!

[@MySebi1]

Another masterpiece from the man himself! Love it to watch 🙏🏻

[@AidanTemplin]

Thank you so much for watching!! I really hope you enjoyed!

[@russelltaylor3282]

You keep a Clean Ride! Your shop is impeccable. I’m jealous. Appreciate you being “ONPOINT” AND SHARING.

[@matthewshadrick3094]

Bro nobody can touch the god Aidan. Immaculate vibes, immaculate execution, IMMACULATE STYLE

[@brndnmrcs]

Really enjoyed this man, thanks! I made sure to subscribe. Greetings from the Netherlands

[@DesireMotorwerks]

You out here giving us all the feels!

[@demetrios72]

Top job mate 👌loving the coilovers! looking forward tthe next video ! 👍

[@jean_im8514]

amazing content as always my dude, the attention to detail, the editing and the great taste in music, how are you not on 100k+ subs yet!? much love, from a fellow bmw owner in South Africa!

[@MrAvacadoman]

Those elite 80s go crazy. My new favorite channel!!

[@Jollyyy.y]

Be grateful of today bc Aiden posted a vid🙏🏼😂 love throwing on your vids before work to catch a quick vibe

[@8althaZar]

Your excellent taste and skill in cars, videography and music meets the black magic art of greasing up coilovers. Simply delicious.

[@podium804]

I remember seeing this car and meeting you when you came to Richmond about 5 years ago. I had a Orient blue over tan Touring for sale that you were looking at for a friend. You were very complimentary of my car. Glad to see your success here on KZbin. I'm enjoying the channel. -Zach

[@Joe-dq8mb]

Your attention to detail and cinematography is next level. From a old man in the UK

[@xile321]

Love your content and commitment to beautiful filmmaking. Your voice and accent is tougher than I imagined in my head.

[@SALASAN1977]

Awesome Aidan! Congrats from Brazil!!!

[@samsp33d]

Another mesmerizing video, thank you dawg.

[@DPAutoHaus]

Glad to see and hear more content! ✊🏿👍🏽

[@pierreheck5637]

Incredible video and amazing skills on mecanics and editing videos

[@budrobadre]

A new Aidan video to watch feels like a present. Your workshop is awesome man. My biggest dream is to have a place like this where I can just work on my bimmers in peace.

[@AidanTemplin]

Thank you so much man!! I appreciate the kind words! I don’t take anything I have for granted, this shop space especially. Truly a dream for me!

[@171JUSTIN]

The videos are always a relaxing vibe

[@ripF5C]

Amazing video quality as always man

[@laurentmoeller5609]

always on tune!masterpiece again

[@user-zv6ll8fj3f]

I just came across your channel. I can't get enough. The content is great, and the music is bomb! Keep doing you!

[@AidanTemplin]

Thank you so much!! I’m so glad you enjoyed!!

[@Sifsarmonikas]

such a cool edit, love the content Aidan! Good thorough work and and I personally love the music too! I maybe miswatched something but if you didn't change the brake lines you might want to check them after the calipers were hanging from them! I'm in no position of judging, you're way handier than I am, just a comment passing by! Keep it up

[@elliottfisher7258]

As a fellow owner of an e46 touring in need of a front end refresh, this is some big time inspiration 👌🏻

[@Bubblefig]

Aidan just is that guy, pal. Love these videos they make a boring work day real good. Keep it up!

[@dtag1046]

You're the casey neistat of the automotive industry... incredibly slept on

[@jandkwhite6459]

Bro watching your vids is very therapeutic

[@hardforeveryone118]

Amazing video mate! Just a tip: when a wheel is stuck on the hub try to leave one wheel lug nut in with just some turns so if you have to kick your wheel it doesn’t fall of

[@VS666]

Lucky break on the passenger fender being the better of the two. Love this channel inspires me in a lot of ways

[@AidanTemplin]

Yes for sure!! Would’ve been sooooooo sick if that was the side that didn’t match hahahahaha. But hell yeah thank you for the love man!!

[@e46.typebeat4]

You just gave me motivation to get my wagon back on the road thank you 🙌🏽

[@AidanTemplin]

That’s so awesome to hear!! 🥺🥺

[@tylerratcliff4448]

Quite literally just installed broadway coilovers on my lil brothers E46 vert earlier this morning, awesome product and great quality. These videos heal the mind and I eat them up, keep up the good work! Much love MA

[@kristjan-markkaasik407]

Appreciate your work soo much.Big love from Estonia 🇪🇪.

[@AidanTemplin]

Big up Estonia!! 🇪🇪 Thank you so much for your support!!

[@lyc-lostson7923]

Only thing needed to be done on my e46 is the head gasket 💯I love what you doing you great 👍

[@ravolt197]

First of your videos that I watched and I can already tell that I will enjoy your content.

[@villano31]

Nice dude! I just did pretty much the same maintenance and upgrades to my 325i dd. Went with Broadway Static coils/ swift springs. Love the content. Keep it up.

[@markosatro4388]

Your videos have the best vibes i have seen. Really enjoying the f out of your videos. Never stop!!

[@TrevorS38]

Awesome quality, good work. I like stuff like this that puts me i the mood to work. Move that seat up though, damn.

[@kelebogilenkosi4989]

Loving the ride height ❤️🔥

[@russelltaylor3282]

YOU HAD ME WATCHING SO INTENTLY,I COULD ONLY REFLECT ON THE NATURE OF WORK LIKE THE COMPANY RIDICK in the UK that performs restorations. Great job and commitment to correctness

[@holymacoral1]

Had to do much of the same with my 330i touring I imported from Japan. Great video!

[@joshmuna6997]

Geez man, after selling my e46 I discovered your Chanel and my goodness man I love it so much! Keeps my love for the e46 and BMW’s alive 💙

[@7MPower]

Subbed because of the vibe in the intro of the video!!

[@bleedingmarionette]

great video, very calming musIc! 😁

[@felipejara831]

Bro, I just want to say thank’s for your videos you’re a great inspiration for me. Best wishes from Paraguay🇵🇾

[@AidanTemplin]

Hell yeah thank you so much for your support!! 🇵🇾🇵🇾

[@adrianlala5044]

Great job man 😊

[@davisaguilar4565]

You need to be consistent in your videos but you are from another world, you have many skills. I look forward to your next video

[@mr.spokomaro]

Glad to see you back with another banger video. I wish we had FCP euro in 🇬🇧. Maybe one day. Keep up the good work sir 👏

[@AidanTemplin]

Aww man, what a shame. I hope someday everybody around the world will be able to experience how amazing FCP Euro is! And thank you for watching bro!!

[@Suzuki-SwiftSport]

love all his cars and his videos

[@nointerestclub]

such a good watch as always.

[@Mitsu89]

This video is pure gold ❤

[@yazeedpatel9564]

Quality content bro keep it up

[@carolinacars739]

Gotta love a nice southern rust free car! After that update, it's looking close to new. I just hope those bushings, joints and axles hold up to that aggressive drop. As for the fenders, they may very well have been orignal paint, but with these cars pusing 20 years old, fading is a problem. If the factory replacement fenders came off different cars, how much sun they received and the latitude from where they were sourced could have a big impact on matching.

[@christiandecker4387]

been a long ass month, thanks for the motivation.

[@andrewmartin7421]

Dude, you're videos are just like your cars............epic Love watching you're channel as it so satisfying the process you go through❤

[@AidanTemplin]

Thank you so much man, seriously! I really appreciate the support 🖤

[@mavricxx]

Love your car bro, makes me miss my E46. Everytime one of these videos pops up it brings back nostalgic memories of the great time with that car. May I make one suggestion I made to my E46 that paid Dividends. Switch from that fan clutch to and electric one. My car never overheated, worked great and was super easy to install and remove when I had to get in there which is anytime you need to do anything under the hood lol

[@ExpertSample]

Recently subscribed but maaaan am I glad I’m here. Unreal video, music taste is 🤌🏻 is there a playlist? 🤣

[@AidanTemplin]

Thank you so much for the support, seriously! And check out “lowtemp radio 106.5” on Spotify!

[@byronlaughnersr]

You got that " radio voice" my boy! I enjoy your videos, music choice is on point every time. " keep moving forward "

[@AidanTemplin]

I’ve been told this numerous times before but I don’t hear it LMAO 😭😭 but thank you for the love man!

[@nicholaslower8581]

This is prime automotive content. So much better than all these wannabe’s saying “what’s up KZbin today we are gonna be installing coilovers on my 350z”

[@DrM03N3R]

Dang that was a pleasure to watch! Thanks for blessing us with another banger big homie ❤

[@AidanTemplin]

Thank you so much for watching, I’m glad you enjoyed!

[@lilbottle4051]

Amazing video it was pleasure to watch

[@RoadRoyals]

Mans is on a mission pumpin out 2 vids in two weeks🔥

[@AidanTemplin]

Keep your eyes open for #3!

[@Kaxel843]

Esto es realmente cine, se disfruta mucho los videos, simplemente gracias This is really cinema, the videos are very enjoyable, simply thank you

[@henriquepinto9652]

Hello Aidan excellent work top quality, simple but quality videography, good music, your video is very relaxing..health 💪🇵🇹

[@ItsZohn]

Damn man. Got me wanting to bring my e46 back to life haha. Harsh reality of owning multiple whips is it’s a lot to keep up with. Enjoyed watching the wagon get some love always been a personal favorite clean and low af 🤙🏽

[@RoyaC9]

Just leave a stud half tight so the wheel doesnt fall and you can hit it safely!! Or add some copper grease now😝

[@oker-ln6uf]

copper grease actually causes corrosion if you have alloy wheels

[@SK8TRvsCOPPS1o1]

This is like M539 restorations, but for stance stuff and I love it. Oem repairs but with a slight twist

[@sweetlands2871]

I need a 46 wagon in my life methinks Love the content, love the play list ✌️

[@ruined_accord_]

Your skill is absolutely astonishing inspiring me to never give up

[@AidanTemplin]

Still learning new things ever day bro, the best way is just picking stuff up and giving it a shot. No better way to gain knowledge!!

[@wesleyperkins1456]

Killer video. Always shot so well. Thanks for doin ya thang!! From BRA BRA BRAZIL BABY!

[@AidanTemplin]

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[@killacam2644]

Those style 189’s are such a good stock body option. 18x8/8.5 +34/37 if I’m not mistaken. I swapped mine out for the style 197’s on my e92 and I wish I kept both sets. They look fantastic in older chassis.

[@erichm257]

Sunday morning with a cup of coffee and a new Aidan video. What could possibly be better!

[@AidanTemplin]

I'm happy to be apart of your Sunday ritual! Thank you for the support!

[@nickbower7]

Aidan, I am sure you have been asked this already, but have you looked into dry ice cleaning/is that something that interests you in the future? These restoration videos you make are outstanding already and dry ice would take things to the next level! Either way keep up the great work!

[@KARR]

Killer video as always dude!

[@AidanTemplin]

Thank you so much!!

[@thiagocarvalho836]

Great car, great mustache and actually, great voice. Cheers from Brazil my dude

[@AidanTemplin]

Hahahaha thank you man!! Big up Brazil! 🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@Chrisandyw]

Petrolhead vibes, damn i love every part of this vid!! Greetings from E46 325i Users Indonesia 🙏🏽🍻

[@xXCigarXx]

Yo,it's good to see a upload from you dude. As usual love the older bmw content.

[@AidanTemplin]

Little bit of a summer hibernation, but I’m back! Thank you for sticking around!

[@xXCigarXx]

@@AidanTemplin of course,can't miss the fire tunes and the top tier bmw content.

[@jansofa7414]

SO refreshing to see, that cleen e46 with stock bumper an all, no fake m-packet shits.. Blessing 🤗

[@ianmcab]

No words needed brother.

[@charlesberry4958]

Great content Aidan. I miss my old 330. I'm in an F30 335 now.

[@vetob5by120]

Which would you rather daily?

[@charlesberry4958]

@@vetob5by120 The F30 is easier to drive and a hell of a lot faster so yeah I'd rather daily the F30. It's got 140,000 miles and the only issue was a bad wheel bearing. Easy fix.