BMW E36 318i M44 Cylinder Head Removal Blown Head Gasket Shenanigans

[@atx-cvpi_99]

I learned that problem from Top Gear UK when they had a BMW Z3. When they were in the Middle East, the car had to have the head gasket replaced because it overheated.

[@greggsanders6430]

My m44 has 338,000 miles on it still runs good and strong!

[@lardoggydog3435]

Thanks Nathen, I’m in the process of doing this exact job. If both the head and block pass the straight edge test is it ok to just replace the head gasket and not deal with resurfacing the head? Thanks for all the videos since I bought my zed 3 I’ve watched quite a few

[@petescarport]

Great video. I have a 91 e30 318i with bad head gasket. Is it pretty much the same to change out? Thanks ahead

[@imraanrajak8537]

Hi. I see you didn't use the cam locking tools. I also don't have one. Can it be done. Thanks

[@erikandterri]

The hard coolant hose you pointed out was disintegrating on mine when I replaced the starter. Luckily I saw it and replaced it while I was down in there. $15 piece that can cause a world of hurt if you don't catch it in time.

[@NathansBMWWorkshop]

+Erik Theresa Nermo yes that plastic turns to a flaky cardboard like substance

[@moekazemian]

Hi and thanks for very good video. My local mechanic did the head gasket due to oil leak but it still leaks oil. I have removed the head cover gasket and like to know what is the re torqueing value for the heads as you mentioned on the video that it needs to be re torque in order not to leak form the gaskets All gaskets has been replaced by the local mechanics

[@mistermatsuda]

That was most likely the valve cover gasket. If it still leaks then they may have used a bad quality gasket or didn't install it correctly. Head gaskets are a much bigger PITA!

[@jeovani1745]

was is the torque on the drive shop push rod

[@3DGEM3]

Wow, my ti head gasket has the exact same problem as yours.

[@TraXtor_]

Не думал поставить однородную цепь!? На М52TU и М54 стоит однорядная, и справляется!

[@cmcdonough2]

Love your videos Nathan. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I'm thinking of buying a used BMW. I have never owned one. I like working on cars and do most of my own repairs / maintenance. My experience includes most basic car maintenance, brakes, motor mounts, a clutch on a Honda Accord, valve cover gaskets, catalytic converters, shocks, fuel pumps, and I recently successfully rebuilt the engine and cylinder head off a 93 geo metro i picked up for $200, It runs great now and Ill be able to sell it for a small profit. All my car knowledge has come from google and awesome people like you who share their knowledge. I want to get something fast and classy and a bit more of a challenge to work on preferably stick shift, 4 doors. Your videos have given me more confidence to take the plunge. I'm just not sure what model to get. Any advice or recommendations on if you think I can handle it based on what I'v told you? What year or model should I consider getting? Are the V8's harder to maintain or work on? Is it worth it to get something newer like 2006 or should I get a older model? Do you think Kelly blue book is a good metric to base a purchase off of? I know that's a lot of question's and if you have a chance to reply I would really appreciate it. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge.

[@NathansBMWWorkshop]

Stay away from the m62tu v8 , the n62 is ok, the rest of these cars are easy to work on

[@cmcdonough2]

+Nathan's DIY Garage How do you tell the difference?

[@lukechammen9538]

the "TU" has a bulge on the front of the engine cover. This is the black cover with white stripes. The Non vanos (M62) the black cover is flat...I.e. has no bulge

[@austenpedersen7297]

I have a question about this because I'm doing the same thing. when you go to take off the timing chain is there and special tools I will need or should I be able to just take the timing chain off after removing the tensioner?

[@damiandelapp5490]

I being older gentleman with fingers like sausages made the decision to just pull the engine and placed it on a stand, I went rock auto and replaced any and all cooling parts

[@e36racer44]

Why have internals got red/purple tinge?

[@braydenhenzell1304]

What is to stop the chain coming off the crank sprocket....

[@KleinHeister]

Awesome!

[@rcatank]

do you know if you remove the head from a M54 just as easily as this one? I know the major difference being 6 cylinder and the vanos...

[@NathansBMWWorkshop]

+rcatank Just more bolts and the vanos, i have vanos up of the m54 head removal

[@yadirabella1]

my bmw 745i 2005 has a longer single crankcase hose. but I can? put two new set because no body sales the longer single crankcase hose I hope you understand the message thanks for you time

[@NathansBMWWorkshop]

+Trino Munoz Yes you can

[@williamhowe2057]

how many hours of labor time start to finish

[@siebnieuwenhuis126]

thanks, good video!

[@razzyloujunio7198]

What size is the collector gasket?

[@NathansBMWWorkshop]

2.5 inch 2 bolt flange

[@jeovani1745]

on 318i 4 cilinder

[@mistermatsuda]

Those dirty bastids - took your cat! lol Was there one installed when you first checked it out? Stealership? Craigs-hit-list!