BMW E46 3 series diesel engine Thermostat

[@iTechnician81]

Thank you, I have to change on my 2005 BMW thermostat also, because the temp rises only half way on the freeway ....It's stuck open! Cheers!

[@bosc111]

Thanks for tutorial very clear explanation there. Managed to do everything in 3 hours. That bottom bolt of egr cooler to ex manifold is a real bastard :D managed to loose it 3 times. All done and tightened now! Cheers

[@sandyande]

Glad to help cheers sandy

[@balistican1]

Same here lol Lost even my torx bit Somewhow i found the bolt

[@TheOnlyRaceEngineer]

fast concise and excellent video mate. SUBSCRIBED.

[@mirceapop6323]

Thank you for the video. Just done it myself today.👍👍👍

[@dejanfilipovic6369]

Do I must empty all cool G12 or I can do without emptying, just replace termostat? Tnx

[@benedikthassel]

FINALLY I FOUND WHAT I SEARCH! thank you man! i need to change my thermostat in my 2 liter diesel as well! know i know how easy it is. the other videos I've watched where completely bullshit but your is 👍👍👍 thank you!

[@sandyande]

Cheers my friend and Merry Christmas

[@JahanZeb1976]

Excellent video and explanation. This was a very difficult and complicated system. Thumbs up.

[@86UKDave]

Just done mine e87 (m47) its good to have small hands, having to remove the EGR cooler is a faff and those special clamps are evil.

[@SteveWardellDIY]

I dropped my lower EGR cooler bolt and lost it forever. Bloody difficult getting it to bite so I didn’t bother either. Those two bolts on to the exhaust are a pig to get back in too. Drop them and they too are lost forever 😂

[@snazy7777]

Hello, Just wanted to say thanks for the video I managed to do this on a 330d today. Maan it was a tight and long job due to the extra two cylinders,

[@sandyande]

Glad to help, cheers sandy

[@kevinorout1372]

Thank you I’m going do mine on the weekend

[@finleyspetch5954]

This video was really helpful but how on earth do you go about putting the torx screws back on the egr to exhaust, I’ve managed to lose both of them in the process

[@sandyande]

Use a magnet to offer it up or jam thin piece of paper between torx and bolt to hold in position

[@finleyspetch5954]

sandy anderson ah cheers mate that’s very helpful, does it have to be the exact torx screw or will any 8mm screw work just as well, as I’ve completely lost both my original screws

[@HeadshooterGTAS]

the e87 doesn't have a water temperature indicator it's really a shame

[@SteveWardellDIY]

Really helpful video. Thank you.

[@wizzrdG]

Great job bud

[@smcr4698]

Hello! I have a 2003 e46 320d and in 6 months i have changed 3 thermostats.....2 were Behr,1febi. All have faild in the same spot...any ideas?!😞 thank you

[@sandyande]

Sorry no idea

[@bmwe657er]

Hi, I have an e46 320d 150 from 2002 facelift. Coolant temperature is dropping to 70 C at higher speeds and temp gauge goes back to 90 at idle. I will definetly change the thermostat and the coolant, but what about the egr thermostat? I've been told at the car part store that my car doesn't have an egr thermostat, i also read something that early 2002 150hp engines don't have egr thermostat. Is it true? Also is gas recirculator thermostat and egr thermostat the same thing?

[@sandyande]

Don't know about transition year for egr thermostat but your problem sounds like main engine thermostat

[@rulyaparr]

Why was I told to remove mine? I drift mine was there a reason why I was told to take it out? And do u know anyone who made a tutorial for it

[@malp6280]

mmm I've the 2lt petrol 318i & my thermostat is abit more of a sod to sort out, IE needing to remove the power steering pump, belts, pulley etc just to get the thermostat out.. anyway,, going back to your bleeding method, personally I found it much better to take the car out til it had warmed up, thus eliminating the chance if air blocks etc... also for anyone else plz make sure there's no leaks... or you'll be fighting a lost battle.. anyway, yeah good video & voice over... least your guide is clear to see & follow

[@sandyande]

Mal P cheers

[@e19dyy42]

Should the temp needle be at twelve position when its at optimum temp or just below 12? I've had the water pump and thermostat changed and noticed the needle will rise to just under 12 position ..thanks

[@sandyande]

Optimum temp is at the 12 o clock position! Check it with cheap scan tool should be above 85c

[@sandyande]

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[@asdme3950]

Also you can run the test on the dashboard with the milometer button, option 19, then off, then 7.

[@miniong3983]

Is it OK to leave the bottom screw out of the egr coolant part to the exhaust as I can't get the bugger back in and can smell fumes???

[@sandyande]

Better to get it in because mines stinked as well til I finally stood on my head to get torx in cheers sandy

[@elianionel]

Hello, and for diesel engines the engine coolant is drained, or only for gasoline engines

[@soundseeker63]

I just did this on mine as the engine was running cold (max 65c) and very slow to warm up but even with the new stat in it only reaches 75c (appears to be in the middle on the temp gauge though) but should be at 88c, anyone know whats going on there?

[@FlygoatCloud]

Maybe the egr termostat, also enable flow the cold water when its bad

[@dingonunahiri44]

How much coolant did you have to refill with this method?

[@sandyande]

Hi really can't remember but I would estimate 2 litres, thanks for watching cheers sandy

[@dingonunahiri44]

@@sandyande thx for the diy

[@christophermentor7806]

Help plz I got BMW e46 m43 318i I've replaced the water pump and the thermostat an the sensor on the pipe but it is still overheating

[@sandyande]

Christopher Mentor head gasket? Blockage?

[@asdme3950]

Which coolant is that?

[@sandyande]

Sorry my friend I can't remember cheers sandy

[@giusepperomano9891]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@Steff320i]

You talk funny.

[@3stargarage]

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[@robicepin9209]

Ebay

[@jaguar7051]

Do this dirt making better BMW Diesel and can last longer? Do BMW owner are very dirty and stinky peoples??

[@darrell5337]

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