BMW E46 XI Engine Mount DIY

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In this video I show how to replace both engine mounts on E46 XI Models. The car in particular is a 2001 325XIT. This process is the same for wagons and sedans of the XI family (325xi, 330xi, 325xit, 330xit). Thanks for watching!
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[@klwthe3rd]

Your channel is one of the few on KZbin in regards to DIYer repairs on strictly BMW's. I like your DIY repair videos the best because you do a great job at teaching us how to repair our cars so we dont have to pay an extreme high price at the dealership. My only critique would be to use less fast forward editing as I love to see each and every step. The little bit youre trying to save on video time is not that much in comparison to what we might miss in that mode. Explain every step in detail as I see you usually do and your subscribers list will grow exponentially because you have a niche market for your repairs. I dont even own a BMW and I catch myself watching your videos because of their quality. Great job

[@freelan89]

Your channel is so underrated, I hope you will make more subscribers because your content is pure GOLD for an bmw e46 enthusiast!

[@rolandas1215]

Best channel for e46, even when I don't have e46, but I love it, I still watch every video :D

[@ShopLifeTV]

thank you !! What car do you own?

[@farhanraja4350]

that was me while i was looking to buy my car, i looked at his buying guide and it helped boost my confidence buying my car.

[@scottharris7338]

You are so much smarter than the 50s kid!

[@polaroy2]

Awesome! I'm looking to buy my first E46 and have been using your videos on what to look for as well as general advice on my search. I have my own lift and look forward to working on my own soon!

[@emmanuelsoto7216]

Love your channel !! If it wasn't for diy's videos I would be lost and would've given up and lost my love for my E46 I'm always looking forward for the next video. Thanks

[@ShopLifeTV]

Glad I could help ! :D

[@emmanuelsoto7216]

ShopLifeTV what are the wheels you have on your swapped sedan?

[@austindamrel8795]

ShopLifeTV where is your shop?

[@troylogan3653]

Thank you very much, I had no idea why my 325xi had that vibration, it was driving me nuts. I will be tackling that in the next month. You are the best.

[@Guanakito503fcb]

Thanks to you i was able to replace my motor mounts. Thank you so much i appreciate your videos!!!

[@18luckyvlogs]

Great job Jason 👍🏾. #sandalspotters there were no sandals spotted in this video, stay tuned 👋🏾.

[@Mr748Dave]

I have been working on cars and motorcycles for over 50 years and I’m a mechanical engineer. VERY impressive video. As an old fart and a worrier, please use safety goggles when you are under a car. Thank you!

[@TMichaelJKnivestmichaeljknives]

Awesome tutorials brother. Thanks for sharing

[@David-yh5po]

Thanks again for a great video.

[@JohnSmith-ol6ti]

very helpful, thanks. speeding up ratcheting is appreciated but the other fast forwards could be normal speed.

[@JomesZ]

Simple and brilliant.

[@BongzAHOY]

Awesome video.Changing my motor mounts this weekend on my XI.This video will make my life much easier. I got two questions 1. Can I change motor mounts using ramps? 2. Would you make a video on changing the transfer case/transmission mount for XI’s? You da man.

[@who5120]

Did you ever get it with ramps?

[@psuryava]

Great video! Can you please provide some information on the 2 E10 bolts. I would like to replace those as well. I am unable to find the part number for those.Thank You

[@christianarroyo5138]

I love this channel honestly One Cause I have a E46 myself and because your amazing.!! Quick question My E46 2001 is feeling weird when I accelerate And let go it feels like the car pulls back have you ever heard anything like this

[@atogondar2640]

This young man knows BMW's I have seen other DIY instruction he has made. Well Done. Just want to know where is your shop?

[@julianalamilla5348]

Hyped to take you my car to your shop

[@David-yh5po]

Thanks for sharing this video.

[@ClarkesandRosesfamily]

Very detailed an helpful

[@dominik.3886]

Great video!🙂

[@ForinTm]

Hi Jason, what do you think about the e90 320d 2006 ? BTW I follow you almost from the beginning of your KZbin career , great work you do here.

[@tahaelgazery5752]

salute Jason, can you please make a video showing how to replace a convertible top on an e46. that would be amazing

[@TheMagnificentMango]

Do you have a video on replacing the oil pan gasket on an XI? I have a 2003 and have seen some videos others have posted, but I think your content has way more quality.

[@caesarguzman5831]

you are a genius bro! You make it look so easy!! I really wish I lived near you; I would only let you work on my baby!!

[@reuben5722]

Hey there is a ticking noise coming from the center console of my e46 the more I accelerate the quicker it gets and when I put the car in neutral and rev it the ticking noise isn't there only when in gear what do you think it could be?

[@bigt8699]

Nice video, do you have one for a steering rack on a 318ti e46?

[@mjnajr]

I have an 88 528e and I'm thinking about a swap. It is a super eta and I'm wondering if I should rebuild and later on boost over swap it all together. Also I'm definitely doing a manual swap. What do you recommend

[@PurpleL4bel]

i have vibration when im in drive and stationary, but when im parked no vibration at all. will these be also the mounts or something else? thank you

[@palmerslyfe9897]

Hey bro got a question i have a 2003 bmw 325i 5 speed manual sedan. the only problem i have with it is that when im in 3rd or 4th gear and im at low rpms the car starts to jerk and then the higher the rpms it goes away. Do you know what can cause this?

[@keithcheung2809]

I just need to change the two engine mounts, I unbolted both of them and jacked up the engine from the oil pan and nothing really moved. Do i need to unbolt the transmission mount as well?

[@kevinmartin3608]

The top bolt on the passenger mount is easier from the top using 2 extensions

[@youssefali8002]

please I need you're helpe my car 321i 89 always when I start the car it's fine but after like 30 minutes car showing miss fire by the way I change the engine to 2006 model kindly advise..?

[@autotech1467]

you got a part number for that long handled ratchet?

[@maherbenmesbah810]

left one is like angine mount of bmw X3 a ve made a little modification one the x3 one for the e46xi

[@oliversasvari6646]

Does the engine mount from X3 from this yoer fit on 330xd? I am looking for replacing it but I can find just an OEM mount which costs 200. And I found that the mounts from the X3 look pretty similar but I am not sure if it fits.

[@David-yh5po]

When you buy one of these cars buy two. The 2 one will be your parts car.

[@christopherjacobsen3445]

great video :) thanks from BMW smeden denmark roskilde

[@glenglene8473]

what is good after market brand for the engine mounts to buy? are Corteco or DEA good brands?

[@MeeRulz]

do these engine mounts have oil in them? i have e90 320i and i see oil leaking from passenger side engine mount and i am not sure where its coming from

[@sagadsaga566]

Can you help me show how to take out the engine mounts on a 2003 BMW X5 is it the same thing?

[@vicvera3875]

Hey what's up ShopLife Is Vic From Bronx, NY I have a question for you I have a 325xi 2004 I change the motor mounts on the driver and passenger side from OEM to OEM but my car still have a vibration going on any tips. Thank you ShopLife for your helpful tips love your channel.

[@Leamsi]

Vic Vera find out if your center support bearing and guibo are good

[@207ayates]

Hay Jason, I love your videos you do great work. I have an XI wagon myself but I just have a question. the brakes aren't as firm as I would like. Can E90 E92 E93 front OEM Calipers fit on a e46?

[@Willabeast]

Al Yates ive heard that you can take those kind of parts and switch them between bmws but idk if that includes different gens...

[@gabrielharris6358]

How much would you charge for this at your shop? I live in LA

[@danielfairhurst7622]

Great videos! I have a 328ci and i have a vibration when sitting at lights. While i have my foot on the brakes and slighty increase the rpm by about 100 or 200 its butter smooth, could this be my engine mounts? If it is what are some brands you recommend?

[@SingleDigitSalary]

Revshift has some

[@Willabeast]

shoplife can you please do a tutorial on how to replace gaskets and stuff i need to replace mine on an e46 325i

[@Guanakito503fcb]

Willabeast me too ive seen a video but it looks hard atleast to me.

[@anthony08330]

What is the nsme of the brand u used? I have a 99 328i

[@paulofariapaulofaria4326]

Hello, I have a bmw 320d 136hp and when I reach 140 kilometers hour in accelaration the car loses power and does not accelarte. I already cleaned the egr vale and remains the same. Do you have any suggestion? Paulo Faria. Braga. Portugal.

[@rasop7679]

hello can you help me i have a problem no one has a solution when i look at the engine mounts are good whole and the engine staggers when idle and there are high vibrations?

[@neffthepanda]

I just tried to do this repair but when I got underneath to take out the passenger mount, I had no where near the amount of space above the mount as you did. I can’t even get the top bolt off even with the tool and socket from the video :(

[@jdamore44]

Any videos on the XI transmission (Transfer Case mount)?

[@alexanderv7815]

Looking for the same, you find anything?

[@mumuau4228]

Can Anyone have vision checked for the bad engine mounts or transmission mount?

[@kevinmartin3608]

replaced transmission and engine mount still have excessive vibration while in drive or reverse. Once i put it in neutral, zero vibration.

[@SingleDigitSalary]

Might be the driveline u joints or the center carrier bearing, I think BMW calls it the guido bearing

[@8bitcraig278]

Can you do one for the transmission mounts for the xi

[@luisghernandez6358]

8BitCraig can you please let me know if you find out how to do the transmission mount!!

[@luisghernandez6358]

I’m thinking to do so, I have a weird clunky noise when put it on gear reverse or drive

[@devinechild1]

You want to replace the sub-frame bolts after you have loosened them.

[@frydom5578]

best

[@youssefali8002]

and also I have been change the start plack and coile still the same

[@MlllJohnJayRambolll3]

Next video pls !!!!!!!!!!!

[@VessupVisuals]

How much would a job like this cost?

[@bimmerlife5452]

Dam that’s a lot oil under that car

[@3ricky13]

air cooled plastic tub on side

[@3ricky13]

I got an e34 540i and the drivers side is a bitch, can't get top bolt. taking out power steer pump and alternator. can't get out alternator540ibmw

[@tajuddinimrathwhali5501]

u form bro

[@jabulanitshabalala9378]

engine numbers

[@romualdo634]

Never do it Your delf :)

[@keiserious]

First!!!!