BMW E46 Cooling System Overhaul DIY (2001-2005 BMW 330i M54 Water Pump, Radiator, & Thermostat)

[@supaxlvztr]

You’re saving people $1k+ in maintenance repairs. Awesome video!

[@cheffcodey9799]

dude this video is nuts, such a specific job for a specific car. I NEVER comment on YT videos but I had to show some appreciation! Thank you brother!

[@fcpeuro]

Thank you for watching!

[@davidpeltzer9196]

Gold!! This video is a Gold Mine. His demeanor, the details he mentions…awesome.

[@fcpeuro]

Glad you think so!

[@dannymatthews855]

I have been trying to decide where and which radiator to buy for my 2002 BMW 330i. This video resolved my issue. With this level of detailed understanding of my car radiator and replacement, I'm shopping FCP Euro only... Great video with perfect instruction. Thank you..

[@kantdhooma5204]

Wow, Mike I have watched tons of DIY videos but no comparison. This is how a DIY video should be , with all the tiny details.. and on top of everything that demeanor and "YOU MY GOOD PEOPLE" sounds so good. Man kudos to you and wish you good luck..

[@omartyson9652]

Great job bro!! Why can't all DIY videos be as clear and informational as this one. You were well informed on the job and it showed. Kudos for a well done video.

[@fcpeuro]

Glad you liked it!!

[@stephanegrandjean6878]

Hi from France 🇫🇷. Thanks a lot for this content, not a hard work but this video made me save a bunch of time 🙏 If I can, just a tip : 35:29 instead of use a screwdriver, you have 2 « U » where you can put your thumbs into it (just next to your left hand when you begin). Just press the oposite and the plastic part just release by itself. Not saving a lot of time but just to be sure to not break or scratch anything. ✌️

[@erikthie2253]

Mike, i have watched a lot of your diy's and you are great at them. Very knowledgable and specific. Great youtube channel. now all i need is an old bmw!

[@edward1927]

Once again, helping me crush book time at work. You guys are the best!

[@diogogomes309]

underrated KZbin channel right here

[@Williamdevenny-jg4ih]

Excellent tutorial! It’s given me the confidence to attempt the system refresh on my e46. Thanks 👍🏻

[@bditman1]

I doubt very many diy’ers would have the vacuum fill capability at home. For me, it is useless to exclude the bleeding process the way that most people would be doing it

[@MartelMartin736]

exactly

[@kota4878]

They want you to buy the contraption from them

[@dumbeezy5480]

so many other videos dude

[@emmanuelmicheal1813]

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[@jahnix7882]

Your channel good sir, is so underrated. Good way of keeping attention towards your video is your informative material considering it's nearly an hour long. I applaud your magnetic productivity. Direct, at the same time, relatable. Totally deserving a high substantial amount of Subscribers well done good sir

[@tl7338]

That license plate.. LOL

[@BenjaminFrothingham]

Mike, great video. Did this job on my 04 330ci yesterday. Your video basically did it for me. The overhaul kit doesn’t come with the coolant level sensor, it probably should. Also, was a little disappointed that the water pump didn’t have the metal impeller but the original one lasted 20 years so maybe OK. Thanks again….

[@fcpeuro]

Thank you for the notes, glad I could be of some help!

[@jaciobe]

I'm doing my cooling system this week.. thank you for the info.. hoping mine goes as smoothly as this.. mines on a 2003 x5 e53

[@bklynr1]

words cannot explain how detailed your video. Great great.

[@VWMANCA]

LOVE YOUR GUYS DETAILED DIY. U GUYS ARE VERY INFORMATIVE WITH YOUR VIDEOS.... U GUYS REALLY MAKE THINGS LOOK SO EASY AND MAKE EVERYONE FEEL PRETTY CONFIDENT TO WORK ON THEIR OWN CARS..... GREAT VIDS "MY GOOD PEOPLE"... LOL KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK AND VIDS.

[@rg_barrow]

BMWs are so easy to work on…I have no idea why they get such a bad wrap. They are essentially a European Honda. Great video, but you forgot to replace the 2 plastic hardline coolant hoses underneath the intake manifold that are ALWAYS prone to leaking. It’s a pain in the ass to get to them but they should be replaced with this service. You should do both of these hoses unless you want to be severely disappointed that you still have a coolant leak, even after doing all this work.

[@supaxlvztr]

I was just going to ask about that. I’m getting ready to replace my coolant system. Do you know if this line comes with the coolant kit at FPC?

[@JohnnyDaines]

I’m gonna have to do this soon on my e39 pretty similar procedure with the straight six from this era

[@tomrworby7143]

Very good video, it was very helpful to me! The correct tool for the drive/fan belt tensioner is a T50. I used a Nissens radiator from FCP, it now has corrosion on the top bracket after 4 days out of the box! The core looks clean, but I will have to monitor it for a while. Fingers crossed.

[@leopold9999]

did the whole thing start to finish with your guidance. Thank you muchly Mike

[@fcpeuro]

Great work! Thank you for wrenching with me! -Mike

[@SunnyMan-o4y]

hey mike great step by step video. just a question, i notice when you installed the expansion tank you clicked in the valve on one port but the other port you didn't fit the spring loaded brass fitting? is it not required? mine had the fitting but its proving to be difficult on re fitting can i just leave it out? any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Sunny

[@rmasco71]

Great Vid bro .. what about the lines under the intake manifold? I just got charged a small fortune to change them

[@bernard-francoistaylor4205]

I would love to see E65 745Li / 760Li content. A lot of us "revive" the bigger sedans and that would make great content for us.

[@Kvs1920]

Surprisingly simple job. Thanks for making this video it helped a lot.

[@salsations1869]

Great video, would like to see the fluid fill without the vacuum tool. Also, would you do a video of changing the rear reluctance ring on the 2002 X5 3.0i?

[@zontarr22-zon]

"The car behind has a coolant leak so we decided to replace the whole cooling system!" -that is always a good advice! my car has an oil leak so I will decide to replace the whole engine, lol

[@fcpeuro]

It's the only way!

[@zontarr22-zon]

@@fcpeuro "This is the way"

[@note5btw]

Seems the coolant system has a lot of failsafes, very common to replace the whole system as the rest will start failing soon and you’ll have to take it all apart again

[@anelemapanga7680]

Thank you brother this was very informative but how to check my car pressure if it's right?

[@christianvera282]

Why is the AC belt needed to be removed , mine doesn’t need replacement . Do I still need to remove it to do the rest of the coolant parts ( hoses , thermostat ect ) ? Genuine question

[@legambaz]

Another excellent clip from FCP

[@4kstreamer44]

Why do people not really do the heater hoses you sell? I'm trying to do them but they seem hard to get to

[@wonerable]

Been working on a BMW 330i for the passed couple of days at work, and just recently learned. That if you push those metal locks in. It opens them and let's you push lock the connector in...😂 I was doing the same thing, pulling the lock out of the connector. Until I figured that out😊

[@goodtiger1316]

37:40 the bracket I bought from you guys didnt come with an oring...

[@stewfly9227]

same here the connection from radiator to expansion tank bracket (where he says there is an 0-ring at this port), there isnt one for me so what raw dog it with no ring?>

[@goodtiger1316]

@@stewfly9227 i think it was because mine is manual transmission. Is yours manual?

[@makariussulit]

is this the same process on a z3 m44?

[@CHRISANDREOU4199]

Nice work👍 AC/ Automatic is more of a faf, Also isn't there a power steering fluid cooler that sits at the front of the rad? Mines is a 330ci

[@fcpeuro]

Some models may have something in front of the AC condenser, but that usually stays in place!

[@ingegneriafacile]

hello great video, can i use the short plug for the radiator on an automatic transmission? my radiator comes only eith the short plastic screw

[@tomrworby7143]

No, the long one is for the auto trans cooler, must have.

[@Enthusiast_Plus]

what about the hoses under the manifold?

[@kanishsafi9387]

How can I open the front crank shaft pulley for 2003 BMW 330ci convertible?

[@angelrojas6072]

Purchased the same unit for my 01 325i. The correct drain plug for radiator was not provided, only the gaskets. So I had to make a trip to automotive store, not very convenient if correct plug wasn’t included.

[@rbell7666]

Just had to do this on my 1/4 million mile E46 from 2002. Jesus, this thing is hard to work on.

[@rmasco71]

He makes it look easy

[@rbell7666]

@@rmasco71 The value of being an expert!

[@ragnarblackmane04]

For the love of all that’s E46… can someone from fcp please Point me to the Hardware my man used in this video to replace the studs to install the clutch fan to the radiator fan? Thank you.

[@CohnWolfeFitness]

I have the part number if you still need it.

[@E46Jah]

i just got another e46 and i want to do this myself this time instead of a shop

[@sy55nny75]

i have a e46 320ci coolant issue i have bleed the system many time and went to the mechanic they replaced the whole coolant pipes and tank what should i do

[@fcpeuro]

Depending on what trouble you are having you will need to diagnose further and see what your actual issue may be. Whether it be a leak or a bad HG, thermostat, etc., depending on what you're experiencing.

[@adambrand1305]

What was the part number for the automatic trans cooler o-rings you mentioned? Don't see the link for them and don't seem to be included in the kit.

[@shaethobe3511]

would this tutorial work for a 2005 330xi?

[@salmaniftikhar6583]

Fcpeuro kindly do a BMW e60 m5 , water pump replace, and drivline and diff bushes video too

[@jorgemora7190]

Wow very good inf really help thanks for your time love your video

[@AudiobloodTV]

whats that metal piece hanging @ 17:41

[@KingsCrossVIP]

i have an e46 320i (2001) convertible with an m54 engine can i use this pack? or does FCP sell one for my car - thanks buddy

[@visibletoallusers9775]

Did you get an answer or try it out?

[@E39M5SPEED]

Hero package. ❤

[@SaHiNCeP]

İs this process similiar with the e46 m47n 320d ?

[@fcpeuro]

We were not blessed with that model here in the U.S. :( If you dive into is, please let us know!

[@erskain]

do i have to off ac belt??? I am not replacing thermostat

[@fcpeuro]

If you are replacing the coolant pump, you must remove both belts.

[@jbelc]

Crazy timing, did anybody have fitment issues with the Nissens radiator? Only hiccup I’m running into

[@Jay3rrd]

try putting some soap or grease on the sides to slide it in easier

[@jhncvngh]

Mine Nissens fit fine but I did have to cut a small piece of the bracket that holds the expansion tank to get it to fit flush

[@tomrworby7143]

Yes mounting bracket for the T25 screw was misaligned. I used drill bit to ream out the hole to allow the screw to meet the mtg bracket.

[@glen5940]

I didn't see the link you mentioned you will put it in the description for the automatic transmission cooler o-rings at 43.24; what is the link? I like to order it for my 325 CI

[@fcpeuro]

Hi Glen, that would be OES-17111711987.

[@LastChanceFossil]

At 21 minutes mine does not click. I spent maybe 2 hours praying, crying, bleeding. To be honest this was the only pipe that wasn't oem so I'm assuming that's what the rest fit with ease

[@heribertozarate]

Is this video the same for 04 325i

[@Supraifyification]

Yes it works for all 6 cylinder petrol non m3. I used the tutorial on my 99 320i.

[@paulschroeder1078]

Great video, thank you

[@fcpeuro]

Thank you for watching, Paul!

[@ragnarblackmane04]

Can someone please tell me the Bolts used to install the clutch to the fan? Thank you.

[@tomrworby7143]

5mm socket, about 1/2" length.

[@wskeens]

I need a similar video for 2000 e39

[@fcpeuro]

We have a Radiator Upgrade coming out soon!

[@skrtskrt7155]

Can I do this on 325i manual

[@fcpeuro]

The idea remains the same, with a few bits being different as show on this automatic example.

[@PatrickLibertatis]

This vacuum on these hydraulic hoses, designed rather for high than for negative pressure, doesn't look sane at all. I definitely prefer the BMW way of filling.

[@نضوليوجيكوب]

لماذا لا تدعم الترجمه لكي يفهم كل العالم ويستفيد

[@joshbaker8574]

I hope I don’t start saying “alright my good people” all the time

[@cmaximus7627]

32:37

[@WayToManyAssassins]

"How to bulletproof an E46"

[@ChanChan-q1p]

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[@Andrewlone174]

more e46

[@fcpeuro]

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[@pitsohlabeli4987]

This is not a diy job.

[@tomrworby7143]

It is if you have time and patience. Took me 10hrs disassembly due to lower rad hose would not release and fan nut that was over-torqued by last mechanic! You need a great wrench and a couple of feet of pipe to break it loose sometimes, also the rotate stop tool!. 3 hrs reassembly, and success. But not fun.

[@newportpa67]

I did this about eight years ago on my 2002 330xi, in my garage. It did take time & patience, as noted. I have to do it soon on my 2003 325xi. Manual transmissions, I love driving these cars. Definitely worth the effort to keep them running.

[@stewfly9227]

@@newportpa67 attempting the 325i 03' manual job right now new tank new bracket new rad new t-stat and new sensors and new hoses ... missing an o-ring near rad and expansion tank bracket tho...

[@pnbnationsbest1]

Absolutely not true. I did it all myself with minimal tools and wrenching skills.