BMW F30 Engine Mount Replacement DIY - N20 or N26

In this video I show you how to replace the engine mounts in your F30 BMW. I do this on my 328i with the N20 engine. This would be the same for the N26 powered F30 as well. This was a relatively simple DIY and did not take a lot of time.
I replace the engine mounts due to the amount of movement the engine experiences under load. You can especially feel it when using the engine start/stop function.
To do this you'll need an engine support bar.
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Thanks for watching :)

[@ludak83]

The most humble and the most skilled content creator on KZbin. Keep up with great work!

[@maxwellkeeling3781]

There are holes on the subframe that allow you to see and feel if the mounts have failed, outside of doing a rock back and forth check. These are fluid filled mounts and there is potential for them to leak, puncture. Great vid!

[@baby_king9ine]

How does a good one feel, compared to one’s that’s leaked or gone bad?

[@vguitarman]

As an owner of an F30 328i I'm super grateful for this series. I intend to own the car for 150k miles and do as much of the work as I can. Being a SULEV car in Oregon a huge portion of the engines components are covered until 150k miles since they relate to emissions regulations and I intend to try and make use of that warranty.

[@ufohunters4612]

Anyone that can make that job look that easy is a Master of his trade ....

[@emrahbeslija]

Funny thing is he isn’t even a mechanic by trade. Really impressive

[@MrSamPhoenix]

I truly wish this guy worked on Honda/Acura and Toyota/Lexus vehicles. He’s the only one with this level and detail with high production value.

[@tura7376]

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[@ggua92722]

That Harbor Freight bar made this job a lot easier. Easier than lifting the engine from below with a jack. If I had known that when I change them to my E39. Thank you for sharing.

[@shovalrichards6011]

I own a x5 35d and 335d, but I always come he for content he makes because it's always transparent and detailed, excellent job keep it up

[@VehicularDIY]

Thanks for watching!

[@gregmora1979]

​@@VehicularDIYhello, I have to go this weekend to change the engine mount on the right side (passenger), at an acquaintance's house. for an f21 120d. I already have the parts. How much do you think the work would cost more or less? and how long? Thanks a lot

[@I_Learned_a_Thing]

I don’t have an f30 or n20 but I’m still watching this

[@coleBlap]

Woah woah hold up I don’t have vac lines on my cover like that mine just clips in and out what are the vac lines for? I’m assuming I’d throw a code if I didn’t have them just confused to see that setup

[@dariusGarage]

2012 models use vacuum to control the turbo wastegate like n54, newer models use electronic wastegate

[@jaemarple608]

When you removed the vacuum hose from the engine cover, oil was coming out of the engine cover and hose.. I would replacing your vacuum pump. On the vacuum pump side where the vacuum hose connects (pipe) , there's a one way check valve with a diaphragm. The diaphragm is torn. You can just replace the "brake vacuum pipe" instead of replacing the whole pump. At my dealership, we see this every day. Great video by the way.

[@erickonphoenix]

Great vid and definitely keep an eye on the engine mounts if you have a lowered car. That harsh ride may not bother you but your engine mounts don't care for it much.

[@firasalwakeel5365]

Omg another video where you do not have to drop off the subframe :( I think I need to sell my e90 and get one of these. Great content as always

[@derekkchung]

I wonder if u do one side at a time so that when u raise the engine up by the support bar, the engine will tilt to one side and it might clear the stud so that u don't have to loosen the brackets.

[@musthakahamad]

the engine brace info is very helpful I was looking to buy one .. instead of removing the charge pipe cant you lift the whole engine by an inch via the engine brace and remove only the mount and replace it . instead of removing the mount bracket ..

[@NL-rb7pv]

Simple and to the point! Thank you.

[@Nico_335i_DCT]

Great fix. Thanks for sharing! Regards, Nico.

[@WarpDriveM]

Great job as always but in order to lift the engine you have to use the e39 tow hook (for all the bmw engines)

[@VehicularDIY]

Thanks, I used my e90 tow hook.

[@WarpDriveM]

@@VehicularDIY part nr for the hook(service tool) is 72 15 8 108 670 and apparently is the e39 tow hook. Only one that seats all the way on the engine and you will have a all the range that you need.

[@lestherordonez4176]

Where exactly do you screw it to?

[@garyvanremortel5218]

Looking forward to any X50i F15 content.

[@ChrisChaos209]

Nice!

[@carloslewis8448]

Always… great videos. Awesome job!!!

[@maxycooks6630]

thanks to your video found my problem in my 200k miles 320i could you please make a diy on the transmission mount?

[@Mike-og1qk]

Great content as usual. Thanks!

[@goofytube3627]

Hey you don’t disconnect anything from the motor or transmission or anything because once’s you lift the engine don’t it moves stuff from the transmission

[@Adam-jq6xl]

This is great! Thank you for this as I my mounts are collapsing so I need to do this soon... question... Where exactly did you screw in the tow hook?

[@SteveWeltman]

Musa, you’re my favorite content creator on YT. Thank again for posting (even though I have an N55 powered F30, it’s still interesting to watch the process). #projectweltspeed #weltspeed

[@VehicularDIY]

Thanks!

[@SteveWeltman]

@@VehicularDIY Always looking for advice on the E90/N54 project I have. I'd be happy to have you as a second opinion if I run into issues/ideas... if you're open to the idea. Thanks in advance! -Steve

[@philiplee7604]

Did you use LEMFORDER mounts or another OEM brand ?… nice video!

[@jeremystice5694]

awesome video well put together Good Job

[@liviano9942]

dosn't dangerous jacking up the car by the middle of subframe? thanks 4 sharing video

[@jasun6859]

You for hire

[@scottcrawford4148]

I appreciate your video - thanks!

[@kc2213]

Wow everything is so much easier on the f series chassis compared to the e9x

[@VehicularDIY]

I think its mostly the 4 cylinder with all the extra room.

[@abimmernut]

Nice DIY video. Did you replace the bracket mounting screws? Are they aluminum? Please comment.

[@VehicularDIY]

Thanks, no they are steel.

[@testhounsavath2356]

Need help finding the fan relay location on 2006 325xi. Help please answer!!!

[@mack_titan]

Does this method work on 2014 BMW 528i? I always though I have to down the subframe.

[@joepaula5645]

Hello, What can of hook did you use to support the engine?

[@thecortez88]

Would a sign of a bad motor mount be a fluid substance such as small amounts of hydraulic fluid spraying onto the lower back left of the fire wall near the left engine mount? I’m also experiencing other mount failure symptoms. I noticed a burning smell but it doesn’t smell like engine oil or coolant ?

[@grahamepigney8565]

I had a bad left hand mount on my E39 530D. Symptoms were engine vibration and noise at low revs in Park & Reverse. In Drive, or any of the other forward gears everything seemed normal. The bolt was breaking away from the rubber hydraulic part of the mount but no leaking oil.

[@TomatoWithARifle]

is it the same for the 328d?

[@XcerberusX813]

Good video

[@giri4903]

Hello mate i have f10 530d xdrive. I have a knock while going over bump during warm days. Cold days i cant hear anything. Suspension and upper mount is new. No issue with control, knock also hear while on traffic light when the car is auto start from off to On ( car is stationary ). Do you think it can be engine mount?

[@abrahamputra5287]

I have the same exact problem. On auto start stop and when going over some bumps but only on the right side (driver side). It makes a thumping noise which really annoys me. I do think i have a failing engine mounting because I’ve changed all the components of the suspension including the steering rack and all the track arms.

[@giri4903]

@@abrahamputra5287 i found a video last week saying about one universal rubber bush for the dashboard . On the other hand i have ordered chassis ear from amazon. Let see if that helps

[@giri4903]

@@abrahamputra5287 did you fix the issue?

[@abrahamputra5287]

@@giri4903 Try to fix the lower or upper control arm once again. I was really frustrated and went to the dealership with peace driving in mind. I talked to the service advisor and asked them to find the problem at anycost, and replace the part one by one. After changing the control arm again, and also tighten it with a jack-stand on the front wheel that they are tightening (they told me the correct procedure the wheel should be jacked into normal driving condition before tightening things up.) After that, the issue was solved and the noise was gone for 70%. For the rest 30% maybe i expected to much on my 3 series to run like a 5 series or an e class over bump 😅

[@giri4903]

@@abrahamputra5287 maybe i will try that method. Place i live now below zero sometimes or below 10. Now i need to wait till summer to hear it properly:)

[@mohammedlantos6139]

Does it matter if the bolts are backwards

[@claudioagmfilho]

🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻, Awesome video, You make it seem so easy, kudos to you!!!

[@osagyefoghanaba]

Hi, Great video again! Can you please advise how you will remove a broke value cover gasket bolt on a BMW? I was replacing a value cover gasket when one of the bolt snap and I am stuck on the job. Thanks

[@VehicularDIY]

Thanks! I would drill a small hole and get a bolt extractor. Luckily they are not in there too tight.

[@osagyefoghanaba]

@@VehicularDIY Thank you big guy! I will give it a go and keep you post.

[@Trooper33]

You made that look very easy. Is it much different on the 528i?

[@DuckMcDuckinson]

Exact same

[@tford17]

Would the car make a knocking noise if the motor mounts fail. I have an 08 e60 and I thought my suspension was making the noise, ie sway bar links or something. Two different shops said everything is tight. I did notice my engine cover is missing a front screw and one in the rear and does shack. I’m not sure where the noise is. I next thing are the mounts.

[@giri4903]

Did you fix the issue?

[@tford17]

@@giri4903 Yes, from the Third and most expensive shop. It was the Sway bar links. Cost was around $300

[@umaruzdanov3433]

Great step by step as always! You make it look so easy… On another topic, I am dying to get my hands on your E90, I have running 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser that needs tons of TLC, would you consider trading….🤞

[@VehicularDIY]

Thanks, I plan on keeping the e90 until I eventually convert it to a single turbo.

[@umaruzdanov3433]

@@VehicularDIY I see, thank you for getting back to me. Do you have a sponsor for the single turbo yet? If not I would like to help

[@mikimiki195]

Great video can you please tell me where do you place your jack when you jacking up the front

[@VehicularDIY]

Thank you. In the next video coming up I cover that.

[@mikimiki195]

@@VehicularDIY that would be awesome thanks

[@jianyuhua]

Would B58 be similar?

[@gioesto14]

What brand do you recommend?

[@davec5237]

Cool thanks for posting 👍

[@zadeh79]

what a pain in the A55

[@TheRealToybox]

Do you still own your E30 M3?

[@NickiLasse]

When your videos is newly uploaded, here in europe.. the video is EXTREMELY LAGGY, to the point where it is unwatchable. youtube, WTF.

[@Zoppaz]

Works just fine for me here in finland 🤷‍♂️

[@machtschnell7452]

Check your ISP as it is a bandwidth problem most likely. Where in Europe? Pretty large continent.

[@NickiLasse]

@@machtschnell7452 I got 980 Mbit bandwidh im in denmark.. i think it is a youtube problem, cause i dont have any problems if i wait a few hours after the video has been uploaded, and i only have problems with this channel

[@twinturbo8304]

With all the money you make on KZbin you would think you would be able to afford a lift LOL