Fix Annoying BMW Engine Noise & Rough Idle

Fix that rough inconsistent idle and squeaking coming from your BMW engine bay in under 30 mins.
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[@corywalker4078]

This is how videos should be - we look at the engine the whole time. Well done. Excellent narration.

[@NEfishingtales]

I just bought a 2014 335 xdrive 6spd f30. Dude why do you not have 1mil subs? Your videos are the best ! Your videos are very much appreciated!

[@coolguycoolcar]

Thank you. Very clear instructions and excellent camera work.

[@TheHoodiman]

Quick tip, take a photo before disassembly so you can have a reference when fitting the belt

[@user-yb2tp4qf1r]

Such a professional presentation with all the right details. Pleasure to watch.

[@FritzRamos]

Thank you! Glad it was helpful

[@jg_media9]

Another great video! Awesome walk through and throughly explained 👍

[@FritzRamos]

Thanks man 🤜🤛

[@datcoolguy44]

Thank you for this , and wonder why bmw doesn’t post diagrams and vids on how to fix their things that always break. You are a savior

[@ParkerTheRapper]

Really loving this high quality f22 content keep up the amazing work , shouts out from Sacramento !!!

[@FritzRamos]

Thank you. From my state capital!

[@a_brink]

Just did this replacement and with the video I’d say it took less than 30min. Thank you for the amazing tutorial.

[@FritzRamos]

Nice work! Glad to hear that the video was useful

[@keithp115]

Just purchased a 2016 228i x drive for my son, and learning a lot from you. Much appreciated Fritz!

[@FritzRamos]

Congratulations and thank you!

[@carlosmoreno2387]

Awesome 👏 thanks man 👍

[@buildindian8169]

How coincidental, I discovered the same issue on my F80 yesterday…👍👍 Your upload is just in time, tks

[@FritzRamos]

Our cars are in sync 😆

[@buildindian8169]

@@FritzRamos certainly…👊👊👊

[@nofilter2091]

Great video Fritz, really good camera work and an excellent explanation of the procedure.

[@FritzRamos]

Thank you!

[@kingming869]

It always looks so easy on video. I remember the very first time I tried spark plug changes on my m235, it was supposed to be an hour ended up taking me 3-4 hours.

[@NEfishingtales]

I been there lol

[@carcrazyguysa4059]

I just did this on my N55 135i not exactly the same but the hardest part was re-installing the radiator fan. I kid you not this job is even simpler than it looks on video. Did my tensioner in 15 mins.

[@thomasdiersch1181]

Nice video

[@FritzRamos]

Thanks Thomas! Hope all is well

[@mehmettopuz9996]

Dear Firtz, Firstly many thanks for such perfect videos. I was changed both pulley bearing with belt on my n13 BMW F30 engine. After that engine was Rough idle at first start especially on cold wheather. Also tensioner was shaking. Problem was at cold start especially on cold wheather, engine rpm was fluctiate until it warms. Im thinking of may be releated with old tensioner spring cause this problem or belt itself. Dou you recommend change both tensioner whole and belt again? If you interest I can send video about that

[@rashan9769]

Great video Fritz. I notice you added a new oil cooler. Will there be a video of that installation?

[@FritzRamos]

Yes there will. Editing will start this week

[@bernietorres3257]

I have a question about vsrf Intercooler and charge pipe on your video which is extremely helpful. All part are in place but when my ac is running it is making a louder than normal sounds. Do you think there might be a boost leak? Or louder fan noise is normal due to bigger Intercooler?

[@mrmusic1880]

What has reliability been like over all these years, like if it was compl stick how would it be?

[@RoadBikeCC]

Fritz now that you have used liqi moly molygen for a while. Do you recommend Castrol over molygen? Or molygen over Castrol.

[@FEARTehTwinz]

Mine vobbles at lower rpm, but the band looks good. Is this a really neccasary fix to avoid engine failure, or can I wait a little bit?

[@jimwerner8143]

Love your content brother, my 2016 M235 is at 53k and the belt looks in good shape. I am seeing wobble on the tensioner like in your video though. I did this exact job on my E90 a few months before trading it in. Now I ask myself WWFD, What would Fritz do?

[@jimwerner8143]

Just completed this job today, your video was a perfect guide.

[@FritzRamos]

Nice! I'm glad to hear that. When you traded in your E90, did they do a full on inspection and look at the tensioner?

[@jimwerner8143]

@@FritzRamosthey didn't even look at it. The sales/paperwork girl at Carvana went and checked the car out while I was test driving the new ride in the rain. She moved the car and we did all the paperwork. I went out to get my plates and saw that she accidentally rolled all the windows down, in the pouring rain. I feel for whoever got that car because it was soaked

[@chrisproyect2]

Question, how did you install the “M3” carbon bar on your car?

[@aidenwallaker2067]

Hey fritz it looks like you don’t have a stock Oil filter housing piece did you happen to replace the gasket on yours?

[@FritzRamos]

Sure did. Full diy coming out soon

[@carcrazyguysa4059]

My N55 135i is the first BMW I have ever owned. I replaced both idler pulleys and the tensioner but the car still idles kinda whiny. Is it just normal for BMW'S to sound like this?

[@mateolevy9390]

Are the two idler pulleys different sizes?

[@carceosigma4390]

Fritz your car is amazing, when you finish your project could you sell it to me ? its my dream car as you had it

[@FritzRamos]

That might be a while. You sure you don't want to build your own? Then we could be matching

[@naimjouini4352]

I did change them but I still have that noise 😢

[@ethaninocando]

I replaced all that but the tensioner still wobbles a little only at idle. Is it normal?

[@FritzRamos]

You should have a before and after to compare it to. A little movement is fine. If it seems excessive try asking for a replacement

[@yeisonmunera8701]

Hey men question i have a bmw x5 e70 with a n55 engine the car runs rough at idle i found that when i unplug the maf air flow sensor the rough idle goes away what could be the problem someone told me that it can be a faulty maf air flow sensor or a vacuum leak 🤦‍♂️

[@richardggeorge]

When you disconnected the MAF sensor the ECU uses the MAP (manifold air pressure) sensor instead to fuel the engine so you may have a faulty MAF or a leak nearby (unmetered air)

[@laflame1339]

Where’d you get that torque wrench

[@FritzRamos]

amzn.to/3bYj40C

[@sjsharksx408x]

At what mileage do you recommend this service

[@FritzRamos]

40,000 - 50,000 is a pretty safe interval