E46 Head Gasket DIY part 4

[@splatz1218]

im about to buy a 330ci zhp for extremely cheap with a blown head gasket. This video will save me a ton of headache thank you.

[@n54andmore56]

Very useful, much appreciated.

[@rhdalllday]

brother you made that look easy!!!! good job man keep it up. I'm trying to pick up an e46 with a blown HG this week hopefully

[@n54andmore56]

Much appreciated bro. They should go for cheap.

[@sylvainst-laurent3631]

Thanks man . Nicely explained .Really appreciated .

[@n54andmore56]

Glad it helped

[@pmauto51]

Excellent video series...thanks for sharing...

[@n54andmore56]

Thank you, I had to rush through it so I am glad.

[@josemarin4790]

So if you get new head bolts they won’t pull the threads? or is it still possible with new head bolts? that’s the only thing stopping me from getting a blown E46. the time insert kit isn’t cheap for the block either.

[@n54andmore56]

So, the purpose and reason for getting new head bolts is because of the 90-degree portion during torquing, the bolts themselves stretch. So, it is possible to pull threads if you over torque but it's more likely to snap a bolt first.

[@TheSeacretNINJA]

my only question is when do you decide to do this vs just motor swapping i was pretty much handed a 2002 wirth a blown gasket im cooonfused on what my next move should be

[@n54andmore56]

When the bottom end is fully intact, and the cylinder head is the only issue. You could get another engine with more impending issues.

[@MultiLittlePsycho]

thanks a lot for your videos man! I've got a 328ci I blew a headgasket on cause one of my hoses burst and there was no way to get off the highway in time. I've already watched a ton of videos to do the work myself but your videos convinced me its totally doable without rushing it (other videos would always have people pulling whole engine out, etc). Greetings from Poland fam.

[@n54andmore56]

Oh it's definitely possible just need the right tools. Glad I could help. Hit me up on Instagram if you need any help.

[@danl4222]

I have to tell you that 2x90 head tighteners were scary for me.. I could fell those bolts stretching and thought for sure I was going to pull out the threads. I think oiling those bolt threads is a good idea, and a friend convinced me to buy new bolts. Apparently the bolt stretching on the last 90 doesn't work well with an already stretched bolt

[@n54andmore56]

Lmao when I looked up the full torque sequence I was like ain't no way but it also said never reuse the bolts.

[@EdgarChavez-j3i]

How did you know the cams where in time without the can tool?

[@n54andmore56]

I used the cam tool.

[@fnliohhh]

Hello, I would like to ask, if there is no jacking machine, can the front section of the exhaust pipe be removed in the engine room?

[@n54andmore56]

I think it can be done but due to the weight of the head combined with the exhaust headers, you would need to use a hoist of some sort.

[@Inline_crix]

Bro thank you so much I wouldn’t been able to take my car apart without these videos 💪🏽 keep it up

[@n54andmore56]

Much appreciated and glad I could help. Be sure to share if you don't mind.

[@danl4222]

Very nice video. Thanks for sharing the experience

[@n54andmore56]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@gilbertortiz1688]

Hello I watched your videos on the head gasket replacement. Where did you get your kits for the timing chain alignment?

[@n54andmore56]

I bought it on eBay, it was relatively cheap.

[@gilbertortiz1688]

@@n54andmore56 Ok thanks

[@CHRISANDREOU4199]

Hey man great video, one question can you do all the head torquing without the cam trays in place,surely they can go in after as they would now have a solid platform to sit on?about to do this on m54b30 so trying to get as much info as I can👍

[@n54andmore56]

You can but you have to be very careful. If you install them incorrectly while the piston is in the upright position, you could bend a valve.

[@cuddiebri9530]

That zip ties around the cams is genius bro !!! I don’t suppose that it put any type of stress on the cams right?

[@cuddiebri9530]

I’m doing mine as we speak lol… What was that spray You were using to clean off the block?

[@n54andmore56]

That saved the mess outta me. I really don't think so, the head wasn't really that heavy but for that awkward angle of putting it, it would've been too heavy.

[@cuddiebri9530]

@@n54andmore56 big facts bro, that angle is killer… luckily I have a hoist so I was thinking of picking it up with the zip ties at the back

[@n54andmore56]

@@cuddiebri9530 yeah, you could do that. I was thinking about bolt and chain but I didn't wanna risk pulling out the threads for the valve cover. What spray?

[@ForidKhan123]

@@cuddiebri9530 Berryman B-12 Chemtool

[@lukasgang1212]

what is the name on the tool at 22.38?

[@n54andmore56]

I am not sure of the actual name but it all is called an alignment jig. www.ebay.com/itm/195221103799?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=imurwekbsn2&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=sTgallGARrm&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

[@sylvainst-laurent3631]

What 's the name of the track playing on a loop ? I love it .

[@stuartbear922]

Hang on, did the car start??? Did the gasket leak again? If you didn't check the head or block for cracks, it was a total waste of time.

[@mendezavala4817]

Good job $$$ how much money for all that work you did on that e46

[@n54andmore56]

I'd have to add up all the parts and the machine work. Don't know if I have all of it still.

[@mendezavala4817]

@@n54andmore56 I have a manual 1999 BMW 328i and I want to do the same work that you did on your car. I always work on the other parts, but up until then I have never worked on it.

[@n54andmore56]

@@mendezavala4817 what's wrong with yours?

[@mendezavala4817]

@@n54andmore56 cylinder 5 & 6 is giving problem and is spending water I changed spark plugs and coil and then the same thing continued

[@Project_88]

great job !

[@n54andmore56]

Thank you.

[@jordanhill48]

What’s the tourq specs for the head bolts

[@chuychuy9143]

does it fire up ????

[@josephbrown23]

My brother i have a BMW 330ci 2001 I really could use your help with my 🚗 car trying to make it better than that

[@n54andmore56]

What are you trying to do.

[@parskaf]

22:22 how is this tool called??

[@n54andmore56]

It's called an "Alignment Jig"

[@thegreatpatsy]

I have finally gotten the head off mine. Head looks good but now unfortunately I noticed that my pistons are melted! I am going to kill myself with this car. I don't suppose you have any videos of replacing pistons on this type of car...and with the block still in the car? I know sounds foolish but I'm about to push this car into the river, at this point I'm about to swap the engine. Also, you must be mad strong to lift that head by yourself like that and just lowered that shit in with ease and grace!

[@n54andmore56]

At this point change the engine. Few reasons why: the block could be warped, the crankshaft bearings could be bad, the rod bearings could be bad, and it's so much less work at this point. I know how to do it but I have no videos and it's not worth it. I have spent a good amount of time in the gym and lifting transmissions alone lol.

[@thegreatpatsy]

@@n54andmore56 I got lucky! The head was in excellent shape, no warping to the head or block. I ended up getting the pistons out with no issue. Was easy once I dropped the subframe to get the oil pan out. Finger's crossed that I can get this bitch back together and running...at least decent enough to sell it. It's just blood, sweat, tears, and time right? LOL. Thank God I'm handy and patient! I got stronger through the process too.