BMW 3 Series Starter Replacement

[@luigiking2010]

Just FYI, if you manage to do this by your own, you're gonna save yourself AT LEAST $1,000-1,200 so appreciate the time that this guy took to make this video. Did it on mine and it works amazingly. Thank you!

[@CR7R10DG19]

I believe u 😬🤑

[@laidspipe]

Its not that difficult if you follow his instructions. Too bad I can’t use the old starter bolts and no auto store has them or ill be done by now

[@tomtamshen7277]

How long did it take you to do starter and put back together?

[@Phettraining86]

Would this be the same for a 2009 328i xdrive?

[@roberthorton7068]

I need to thank you. I have the same problem and not only did you show us how to replace the starter and test to make sure it is the starter, you showed both methods and the difference. You are both an excellent mechanic and instructor.

[@InitechAuto]

Glad it helped

[@luistrujillo55]

I just finished installing the starter myself and I want to thank you for this great informative video. I followed it step by step and was able to save $1300.

[@brandoncortezlagos5482]

How much time u take it

[@luistrujillo55]

@@brandoncortezlagos5482 About an hour and a half. Just follow every step and it really is easy.

[@itechcustoms]

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[@marcusking9280]

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[@steadfast__]

Seven years in, this video is still helping people. Love it! Great job! Thanks a lot!

[@greaterbw]

A tip. If you have a gearwrench set they come with those spinning 3/8 wheels, put your wheel in your 13mm wrench and your torx socket on it and it gives it just enough clearance to get that back bolt out! Hope that helps someone 👍. Great vid man.

[@Guap303]

Damn I wish I could comprehend what you're saying, I'm having a hell of a time getting this

[@lso7569]

Thanks for this video! Out of all the difficult things in this tutorial I had the most trouble with the two screws that hold the harness bracket to the runners. I ended up losing one screw as it fell into oblivion while putting it all back together. FYI, Harbor freight sells a flex head ratchet that is thin and long with 3/8 and 1/4 inch on either ends that does the job for the back bolt holding the starter.

[@uh_skylrr758]

replaced my starter with very little mechanic experience, absolutely amazing step by step video.

[@InitechAuto]

Glad it helped

[@kriterzz5383]

guys friendly reminder as someone who’s done this job and about to do it again to not use the incorrect wrench to remove that back bolt. took me hours to get it off the first time and stripped the heck out of the bolt. save yourself the mental strain like i’m doing this time and buy the correct tool for the job

[@Gamingcentralworldwide]

Tips to remove a stripped bolt please

[@drewb2549]

With no prior experience working on cars, I *heavily relied on this video to save me a ton of money. Thank you SO MUCH!

[@brianrhodes3113]

This is an excellent video with great details. I found that the job was well within range of an average mechanic. It was really helpful to find the white wire for testing. Be careful of the screws that hold the wiring harness to the intake manifold they are hard to get to and the torx heads strip easily. I got the difficult PCV hose off by sticking a screwdriver in from either side to push the tabs.

[@johngalv9288]

Good video! thanks for showing the connectors in detail, they can be very difficult to remove.

[@karimamin2]

Wow you have made my day. I was just about to send my car to the shop when I ran across your page. Instead of spending the couple gran, I'm going to first run the test to see if it's my starter and if so, replace it. Your steps are so detailed and having this video on a laptop when I replace the starter should make it a cake walk. Well done.

[@torinoblues2251]

Does this work for 2003 325i??

[@richardmiddleton7378]

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[@Musevendyi]

Thanks for a very well-done and helpful video. It gave me the courage to do the work myself and all worked out fine. Personally, I found the most frustrating part of the work was removing and re-installing the screws holding the wiring interconnect harness below the manifold. Partly, this was because I didn't have tools that worked well in that close area. So, I decided to remove the throttle body (4 easy bolts) to improve access to (and being able to see) the screws. A bonus was that the breather hose that you said was the hardest to disconnect - the one sitting in the middle of the curved manifold tubes - became accessible from the side and, so, was much easier to grab and disconnect with the fingers. The whole thing took me about 3 hours yesterday and 2+ today. If I had to do it again I guess it would still take 4 hours. Again, many thanks to Nicoya.

[@InitechAuto]

Glad to hear you were successful in your endeavor.

[@oiooiioioiooioii5400]

Finally a youtube video that gives proper advice on tools to use for this job! The only recommendation I have is to get the craftsman swivel ratchet with the bent handle like the snap-on ratchet he shows first, model # 44835. Never use an 11mm on an E14 or 10mm on E12, especially in such a tight situation. Stripping this bolt will guarantee a VERY BAD day.

[@TakamiWoodshop]

Big thanks to Nicoya - this is the best guide I've found. For other people who come after me. There is a gotcha - some models have a different crankcase vent system from the one shown in this vid. Instead of just a hose coming out there is a large padded box kind of thing that fills the whole area between the starter and the top of the intake manifold. I wasn't able to figure out how to get it off as it is attached to the manifold and has additional hoses going down which have their own clips etc. I thusly had to choose the more difficult "adventurous" option - which actually wasn't that tricky. This meant that I didn't need to take off a lot of plugs and stuff on the air filter side. Just a heads up for other people who follow this excellent guide.

[@737mechanic]

Best BMW starter diagnosis and replacement video on the net.

[@InitechAuto]

Thank you for the compliment.

[@carlosclark6310]

2007 650i starter

[@joeykahikina3276]

+Nicoya Hello, what was the mileage of the car at the moment the starter failed?

[@Musevendyi]

Joey Kahikina Mine failed at around 80k. It acted quite lazy and slow for at least a year before it went. Got an identical Bosch replacement plus alu bolts and intake gaskets online for $155.

[@williesanders295]

This can be very testing

[@frankieandrews9431]

This is an awsome video, I appreciate you showing the proper way of removing the manifold, not just pushing it to the side.

[@Himoutdoors]

I’m doing this job this weekend. Starter on my 325i only starts when cold. Fine for long trips (without fuel stops) but untenable otherwise. Thanks for the clear and thorough instructions. I have the tools, the parts and most importantly the will to make it happen. Cheers from Gloucestershire UK!🇬🇧

[@InitechAuto]

Hope all goes well. Cheers!

[@connormcconville1147]

I have this exact same issue with my 325i. will only start if it hasn't been running for at least a couple of hours. how did it go for you?

[@fuma87]

Best video on YT for changing the starter/ removing the intake manifold on N52 engines 👍🏻 Straight forward and perfectly explained!

[@mikedodd9294]

This would make a great e90 328i to 330i DISA intake manifold swap video.

[@sajjidshariff1635]

Exceptional video, thanks for this. This is a complex job, and you walk through it very well. This video gave me the confidence to do this job on my own.

[@michaelconteh4947]

Honestly your videos is very very very informative and dummy proof. Thank you so much…

[@Pikachu-oq8nj]

I just replaced the starated one on my BMW 328i and it turned on perfect. thanks for the explanation and the video. I just saved a lot of dollars.

[@InitechAuto]

Glad it helped

[@willd3808]

Watched this video 3 times start to finish. i ended up trying the first method when i got that far, took me about 10 more minutes and i had the new starter in. Much thanks for the video and the knowledge. :D

[@mariocuadra1826]

As usual, a well paced and good camera-work video. I am sure there will be plenty of DIY mechanics that will appreciate this procedure full of explanations and details about your BMW.

[@manuelortiz7731]

I wish i would have found your video earlier.. i'm very handy with this kind of work... But i didn't know how to diagnose . 540.00 for labor and parts.. could have saved myself some money.. thank you for posting this..

[@inikoli]

By far the best video on how to replacing the starter.

[@toddgetzelman9741]

Great video. I just completed this and it worked out perfectly. I followed everything listed except the VERY last step of removing that tricky hose. I was able to move the manifold and give myself more than enough working room to remove and install the new starter. Thanks again!

[@torinoblues2251]

Does this work for 2003 325i??

[@tomtamshen7277]

Does the intake require a new gasket when removing or partial removal?

[@shannongabriel6159]

Thank you for this amazing step by step video. I did my starter by myself from watching this! I wouldn’t have been able to do it without it. So thank you!!

[@InitechAuto]

Glad it helped!

[@jenniferlee9392]

great video! my daughter and I were able to successfully change out the starter in her car. Thank you!

[@shannongabriel6159]

Jennifer, I’m going to attempt this job myself on my car, was it a hassle or did it go smoothly? Although not every car is the same. Lol

[@jeremiah_makeyenko]

For the strut bar the cap first screws off then pulled off, and this video you made everything look so easy but man some of these bolts are knuckle busters

[@aaronparra4521]

Thanks for making the video. I viewed it a few times and it gave me the confidence to do it on my own. Surprisingly it wasn’t difficult but it wasn’t easy. I was going to completely remove the manifold but the screw on the wiring harness was stripped so I had to do it by moving the manifold as far to the side as possible. Once again thanks for the video.

[@InitechAuto]

I'm glad you found the video helpful.

[@sarahwhitmeyer2238]

About to replace my starter 🥹 this video helped me so much, thank you!!!

[@motomedic546]

Excellent video! The best one on KZbin for anyone needing to change the starter. Thank you for your time and saving me around a thousand dollars.

[@tomtamshen7277]

How long did it take you to do starter and put back together?

[@vincejones3381]

Great video! I haven't had problems with my starter but still enjoyed the narrative and camera work in this video. Thanks to you, I'll definitely tackle this job when the time comes.

[@rbilardo47]

I want to thank you for taking the time to make this video. Your instructions were very good, and the camera work was excellent, and hard to do. Having the right tools is very important, and you showed us exactly what tools were needed, and how to disconnect all the sensors etc. This is one of the best v, descriptive videos I've seen out there, thank you again. God Bless.

[@InitechAuto]

Thank you for the feed back. Glad you found the video helpful.

[@yzf5172]

Thanks for sharing that quick method. Couldn't afford to get it fixed any other way.

[@HotRod70ss]

I have watched a few videos on this and this is by far one of the best.....well done sir !

[@andersknudsen3945]

Very nice video. Great work🤟

[@kenpevovar9079]

I watched your video and decided to give it a go on my 335. Only difference with the turbo is the air box. Stripped the engine down without a problem, but could not get the longer of the 2 starter bolts to budge (you know the pain-in-the-butt one coming in from over top the transmission. Ended up using my Bosch hammer to break the old starter flange at the bolt in order to get it out. Had sme Aluminum shavings to clean up after that but wasn't too bad. Thank you for the video probably saved me a few hundred!

[@InitechAuto]

Good to hear you got the job done.

[@Level_Up_Nation]

Starter Bolt Revision TIS says 20 Nm +180° for the longer M10x85 bolt and 20 Nm +90° for the shorter M10x30 bolt

[@timsanchez9304]

Great video man! I am having an issue with my 2006 330i. No crank no start. I tested the battery at autozone and it’s good still. Then I used a voltmeter like you showed in the video and it’s showing 11.5 V. I bought a new starter but I don’t want to move forward with the repair until I know that’s what it is. A 1 V drop is concerning to me. I removed the green clip and used a copper wire to touch the B post to the bottom of the green clip where the solenoid wire is so it could receive the 12.5V and the starter just clicks really loud and nothing else. Do you think this is the starter or should I check the CAS module as well?

[@timsanchez9304]

I forgot to start with the battery is reading 12.5V

[@InitechAuto]

11.5 V is plenty to get the starter to move. The clicking is the bad starter.

[@timsanchez9304]

Thanks for the clarification. I have a new starter. I am going for it tomorrow! Appreciate the quick response 🙏🏽

[@edfilio7316]

Just changed mine out...thank you for the awesome instructions...you made it simple....ALOHA from Hawaii!!!

[@InitechAuto]

Aloha! Glad you got it done!

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Really great detailed video. I haven't started the job just getting information on it and your video was excellent. I had to save it in my playlist and give you a follow. Thanks for the time you put into it.

[@InitechAuto]

Glad it was helpful!

[@peterreed7445]

instaBlaster...

[@elijahcantu811]

How did the job go??

[@dong_chim]

Thank you for the video, this is the best one I've found so far. I want to add that removing the throttle body gives you access to the PCV hose mentioned at 20:20. Also, a ratcheting E14 wrench is perfect for the rear starter bolt.

[@renefuentes5156]

where can I get that wrench

[@vort3xx105]

Thank you for the repair video vehicle is running. Once I connected the ODB COMPUTER diagnosis was engine ignitionstater starter, disconnected the battery negative and sealed it with duct tape as implied in this video. The car engine is running.

[@cristianesquivel5875]

Awesome video one question do you have to remove the crank case rear vent hose to remove it or to move manifold aside what I’m trying to do is remove that stubborn oil filter bolt under the manifold

[@fast4d1]

This is the most complete video I have found for troubleshooting and replacement of the starter. Thank you!

[@dmartinez930]

Amazing video saved me a lot of money I just changed my starter in 3 hours. Thank you for the perfect detail.

[@InitechAuto]

Did you just pull the intake manifold back or take it completely off?

[@Karxas]

For anyone who is willing to take on this task - it's not that hard. No special tools are required to get to the starter. BUT, my tip to you (from my personal experience) go and buy this this ratchet from Harbor Freight (3/8 In. Drive T-Bar With Flexible Ratchet ), it worked like a charm after unsuccessful tries with flex-head ratchet. This tool was recommended by another mechanic in one of the e90 starter replacement videos. Save yourself some time with a good preparation. Bolts on my 2009 335i Xdrive were E12, not E14 but it seems to vary by model/year, be ready with both sockets. Good luck!

[@DavidGarcia-vh7sb]

Great video just got done with mine about 2 hours ago this video is well put together thank you save me tons of money!

[@virgilcordita336]

excellent detail thank you I will share this to all my garage mech I know.

[@frazierfrazierr]

Just dismantled it and ordered my starter.. fingers crossed! Either way this video is great. Detailed and to the point. Thanks so much

[@kensylvester7592]

Streach bolts, the engineer that came up with, torque to so many foot pounds and then turned I have a turn. I'm a tool and die maker now 25 yrs. Go yeald to torque your selves. Nice video on changing starter, clearly understand what the man was saying. Thanks

[@kamallierobinson2822]

Replaced my starter today with your help.great video, Thank you.

[@BunnyPra]

Thank you for the well explained video. This is a great service to the society.

[@ferenctulics9688]

Amazingly detailed video. Lots of little, but important tricks. Thank you for the effort and time. That's the job I will need to do soon... Thank you, again! Great video!

[@David-yh5po]

I am so glad you made this video. It's the best video I have seen on the internet Concerning this job. Thanks so much

[@enriquemagana6605]

Thanks my I appreciate your help God bless you

[@enanholbrook555]

Great video, Is there anything else that I should check before replacing the start?

[@joseloredo2517]

Very good information sir thanks for all you help and support the information you are teaching is very helpful and is true from A-Z good good job you have a wonderful day sir.

[@InitechAuto]

Thanks and welcome

[@oceanriptide8997]

Excellent video! I loved how you explained everything in detail! This is how all videos should be! Amazing work my friend! Keep it up!

[@wingmanbbc]

By far the best video for this work.

[@kevindavies322]

Absolutely amazing video, exactly what I needed. I love the step by step, a lot better the videos that just skip forward with a quick brief. Thank you!

[@rokitman5753]

DO NOT take the intake OFF to remove the starter

[@tonyantoine5823]

Your videos are simply incredible, thanks for sharing!!!

[@LeePhung-r8k]

What an excellent video to the fine details! Can't thank you enough for doing this!!!

[@The0nionKnight]

Best tutorial on KZbin. Thanks!

[@bluedemond5332]

i replaced the short bolt with a steel l bolt ... do you think it could damage the casing because it could expand.?....so basically i am inserting a steel bolt in side aluminum treats

[@InitechAuto]

I just use the factory bolts.

[@MichaelCappiello]

Important note: The torque specs presented in this video for the starter bolts are not 100% correct. The rest of the video is great, but I partiallly snapped a bolt head off following the instructions here. The proper torque is 20Nm plus 180 degrees for the long bolt (correct in the video) and 20Nm plus 90 degrees for the short bolt (not so much). Luckily in my case it snapped in such a way that I can't get a socket back on it but the bolt still holds, but it's gonna be that much harder if I ever need to change the starter again. I was about to blame NAPA for selling me shoddy bolts, but I looked it up in the manual and 90 degrees is what's listed there.

[@tomtamshen7277]

How long did it take you to do starter and put back together?

[@kevinandrewlipscomb919]

@michaelCappiello, you're exactly right about the documented torque instructions for the starter mounting bolts, however, I followed those instructions and in the process, snapped off the top of the long bolt's head trying to give it that extra 180 deg. (Thank goodness it was the easy-to-extract long bolt. I just left it for now.) Either stage 2 of the torque instructions (the extra 180 deg turn) is a poor recommendation from BMW, or the bolts that ECS Tuning provided with the Bosch starter are substandard. You might try ordering BMW OEM bolts separately, or you might try quitting after accomplishing the stage 1 torque (the 20Nm).

[@philboytano]

dang why did they placed the starter under the manifold!? no wonder why mechanics charge a lot for this.

[@adriangutierrez8177]

philboytano They’ve had this same design for over 40 years now...

[@shawndongbo]

The engineer designed this must have a mechanic shop himself, such that he can charge thousands replacing the starter.

[@talk2stop]

Do not ask "no wonder why mechanics charge a lot on this" but ask "wonder why people buy the vehicle if they can't afford it"

[@shannongabriel6159]

Amen to that! That would be me. lol

[@lizzyborden1283]

​@Talk2Stop Yap right I had a mechanic tell me it stands for bring money with lol.

[@zah7205]

Hi team so I managed to work it out through the help of this video and now putting things back together I have this wire which is like a sensor connector but looks dummy connector left spare. Where does this fit in? This is the wire coming from the same line of alternator connectors and air mass flow sensor

[@Level_Up_Nation]

The PVC hose can also be unplugged from the back of the valve cover and you can pull it al out without uncliping the two from the bottom of the intake.

[@msuee96]

Great video. I struggled with a few things. My bolts for the starter were E16 not E14, it took me a bit too long to figure this out… frustrating. That said, the replacement stretch bolts from ECS were E14. Also, I couldn’t get the front (shorter) bolt off by just moving the intake out of the way, the intake had to be completely removed to get enough room to finally break it free, it was too tight! Also, the wiring harness screws underneath are at an angle and hard to see, I needed a size reference for the Torx (It ended up being T27, for mine), I had to peer at the rear one underneath the throttle body with an LED light placed just right. I’m not sure how or if I will get the rear screw back in. All the connectors were much more difficult than shown in the video to remove. Large hose pliers work pretty well for all of the pinch-to-remove hoses. Lots of blood from sharp plastic, metal crap, bruises and cussing. It usually takes me an hour or two to change a starter. I may finish this weekend, well we’ll see.

[@vnsmx4781]

Dude! your video's awesome..saved me $400 bucks..thanks👍

[@playmikeveryday911]

How do you know what pressure to torque the intake manifold nuts and bolts to?

[@InitechAuto]

If you are going to be working on your own car. It's a good idea to have a service manual. The torque spec for the intake is 15 Nm (11 f-lb).

[@playmikeveryday911]

Thanks a lot, currently putting the new starter in as we speak. I have a digital service manual, not very handy when outside working on the vehicle. Appreciate the information and tutorial.

[@alexmarroquin4631]

I love the step to step thank you for sharing your knowledge God bless you brother

[@Rauzosthename]

Hello. I'm gonna perform this same job. Is the intake manifold seal kit absolutely necessary ?

[@InitechAuto]

sergio cisneros In a pinch I suppose you don't have too. It's just recommended.

[@Rauzosthename]

Nicoya You're awesome ! Thank you for the advice ! Definitely gained a new subscription from me.

[@gail6904]

on the throttle boot the second hose clamp ..on that part of boot is a raised area of the rubber ..does that have to go into the mark raised metal on throttle body housing? does the boot have to go OVER that? I dont think im pushing the boot on far enough..it has a MARK on throttle body at 12 oclock..and on the boot is mark at same area..you have to fit the two together?

[@InitechAuto]

I believe so. It should all fit together.

[@pepitopepito2967]

such a detailed explanation. you sir Is a god send for bmw owners who likes to DIY and save a ton. I haven't check your channel yet but have you done one for valve cover gasket yet?

[@InitechAuto]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGTXnYR8Zc6qd68

[@chadsummy2336]

What size are the strut bolts?

[@michaelvang1968]

Really thorough and professionally done....well done 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@undertaker102]

Spent most of the time trying to remove the rear starter bolt but unsuccessful. Then I tried to remove the manifold but 330i is a little different with more hoses so I can’t figure it out. What a pain.

[@charlesdixonjr9648]

Very good video. Taught me that it's best to send it to the shop.

[@InitechAuto]

A man has to know his limitations. :-)

[@kevinsampson3815]

Great video, quick question I did the light probe on the white wire and got a light but only on for a second and when out? is this normal?

[@InitechAuto]

Yes

[@ВалерьевичИгорь]

Thank you for your video! Всё чётко,ясно и понятно.

[@carmenquinones8222]

Great video, if i only had the gutts. My car wouldnt start. Even after road side jumped it, it wouldnt start. Then after several attempts I was able to start it. I took it to autozone they said battery and alternator good. For now its starting with no problem. The fact that it did not start and sometimes it sounds like it trying to start and then after another attempt it starts. Is it the starter.

[@InitechAuto]

Another symptom you may experience is slow cranking. Good luck!

[@srhasan1]

The main challenge I had was disconnecting the hose connectors, since they are so fragile. After replacing it today the car starts but cranks for more time (2-3 seconds) than it should. Not sure why that is the case, when none of the fuel lines were taken apart at all. The other issue is much more severe where the transmission will not shift from 1st gear now. Never had this issue before so I'm wondering if someone would be able to guide me here. Im thinking since I disconnected multiple connectors, could there be one that would cause this issue?

[@InitechAuto]

Is the service engine soon light on?

[@srhasan1]

Yes I actually found that my Crankshaft position sensor got unplugged when I was putting everything back together. Codes it showed were P1727, P0335, P0700. In the process of trying to put the CPS back in, I really wish they had placed that sensor in a better position. I forgot to thank you in my last post, but this vid was extremely helpful.

[@srhasan1]

Update: Car runs great now. Looks like that CPS was the only issue.

[@InitechAuto]

Glad everything worked out for you. Thx for the updates.

[@3XLtube]

Need some help here. My car needed a new starter, took to a shop , they charged 1k to do the job. Job was done car is starting but , is running poorly and not holding , rpm is jumping and the car dies.. go for a new start , still , hold acceleration to 2 3k , eventually the car seems normal holding at 600rpm. Service engine is on , there is a clock with number 00:00:00. I am telling the shop that something was not put back in place , one of these sensors. Asking for advice to point of failures on the install . Thank you

[@InitechAuto]

What codes are you getting? Tell the shop who put the starter in to check and fix the problem.

[@veronicaanadon153]

Excellent video! you explained everything in detail . Love your video

[@adamporter3742]

mine is an E12 starter bolt not E14, and i started to strip it using a 10mm. now i gotta wait 2 days to get the E12 wrench in the mail because literally nowhere sells em :/ Great vid man thanks

[@xenovado]

I’ve got a question need your help asap, so I have a BMW 318i same sort of engine build BUT I have a car part called a Bracket Injection Tube and I’m not sure where to put it back any idea where it goes?

[@InitechAuto]

Not sure what part are you referring to. It must’ve been something that you removed. But here’s what I found. Bracket that holds the fuel injector into the cylinder head on N54 and N54T engines

[@MrHavingfun68]

My 2006 325i has a Maroon connector where your green one is in the junction box, and the bigger white wire was on the right-hand side instead of left. I did get 12 volts with a meter when pressing the ignition however my test light never lit up (not sure if it was all the way in even though I tried multiple times). How did you find out which wire to test (schematic)? Update: I made a wire (4 in copper wire stripped at both ends) to probe and then attached my test light to it and that worked. Make sure you have a good ground. For 2006 325i the starter wire is in the maroon plug (same location as shown in video), however, the thicker white wire is on the top right not left.

[@InitechAuto]

The wiring schematic I used came from the BMW service manual by Bentley Publishers.

[@MrHavingfun68]

@@InitechAuto Did the job, however on 2006 325i the manifold is different, I would highly recommend for anyone with the 06 325i to do the quick job. As much as I wanted to take off the manifold I couldn't, do the hoses you would have to take off in the back. Your video however did help me immensely, thank you.

[@keithlahey6969]

that back bolt, you can use a 3/8ths, yes 3/8ths gearwrench, and you can ratchet it too

[@moseisley1255]

great video. it is helping right now to try to replace my starter and crankshaft position sensor. Nicoya , did you remove the tube at the back of the manifold near the fire wall or is that not necessary? I have all the bolts and other connectors off except the tricky one you used the spark plug tool on

[@InitechAuto]

If you are completely removing the manifold then you have to disconnect everything. If not, just pull the manifold back enough to give you clearance to remove the starter.

[@chayawichjeerasthanakul9344]

I have opened for my ECU box of 320i e90. I can't find the green color plug that was tested in this vdo. Could you please recommend for my starter testing? What is plug color in my e90,320i to supply electrical to starter ? Thank you for your kind support.

[@InitechAuto]

Chayawich Jeerasthanakul Not familiar with the 320i. What year is it?

[@chayawichjeerasthanakul9344]

@@InitechAuto My BMW is e90_320i with N46 engine (4 cylinders), Prod. 09/2005.

[@maximusdecimusmeridius4638]

Great video! It helped me get the starter of a 2007 328i! One note, I didn't have to remove the strut bars completely. I just loosened one end of the driver's side strut bar. Also, just curious, what tool did you use to measure the torque you applied to the starter bolts? Thanks

[@InitechAuto]

Joshua Salguero On the starter bolts I did not use a torque wrench. I just tightened them just lightly snug. Then turned them 180 degrees and that’s it!

[@maximusdecimusmeridius4638]

@@InitechAuto Great thanks! I noticed you mentioned tightening them up snugly but wanted to make sure I wasnt missing something. I was afraid that I was going to have to find a way to get a torque wrench between the firewall and the engine block. Glad I dont have to do that!

[@FasterandFunnier]

Great video, putting mine back together today, how did you connect the lower CCV hose that runs to the oil pan? Did you connect it from underneath, by removing the metal cover? Or from up top, I cannot get it connected, maybe I am not positioning the intake just right, or there is a method I have not seen?

[@InitechAuto]

If I remember correctly. I did it from the top. While the manifold was loose.

[@andrewpeterkin4510]

Can you disclose the manufacturer of the "spark plug pliers" (seen at the 21:02 minute of the video) and where it can be purchased? I have at times separated the wire from connector inside the boot when removing a spark plug wire. And thanks!

[@InitechAuto]

There are several on the market now. Here is one on Amazon www.amazon.com/MAG-MATE-PLS100-Angle-Spark-Pliers/dp/B019Z09JHU/ref=sr_1_2?crid=F4C7921GOHVE&dchild=1&keywords=spark+plug+wire+puller&qid=1588031911&sprefix=spark+plug+wire%2Caps%2C208&sr=8-2 The one in the video is from Snap-on tools. Blue point.

[@classy.redneck]

Thank you for your video on this! this saved us alot of money!

[@Lilmain98842]

Hi @Nicoya. Very nice video. I followed exactly how you detailed but I accidentally cracked the “Evaporation Hose” and I broke the rear hose under the manifold (1 of the two that you squeeze and work to get off. Any idea where I can find diagrams helping me figure out what i need to order?

[@InitechAuto]

Kevin Hicks Unfortunately I think you’re going to have to go to the dealer to get those parts

[@Lilmain98842]

Nicoya Ok. That suck. Hey I just ran into another problem. There is one last wire connection on the lower back of the manifold. Looks like 3 fittings side by side with 1-2 wires on each. Do you know how that comes out? I have a 2006 325i.

[@InitechAuto]

@@Lilmain98842 Sorry I have no idea. This video is kinda old and I don't remember.

[@Lilmain98842]

Nicoya No worries. I appreciate your help.

[@gkbgodmode5811]

Can you remove it from under on a lift ?

[@InitechAuto]

No....I wish

[@michaelc1154]

Did you not watch the video?

[@sparkden]

Really the best video tutorial, thanks