HOW DID I MISS IT?! Final Touches on my $500 BMW E46 330i Flip Project

Very happy with the outcome on this one, even though it deserved a FACE PALM
Youll see when you watch :)
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[@makam2089]

Sreten needs to see this.

[@lieutenantdan8170]

Coming up

[@DayOffDIY]

LOLOLOL

[@michaelgonzalez7935]

I'm no mechanic, but I do love wrenching on my E46, and you seem like a cool dude with a good attitude on life in general. I look forward to more of your content 🤙

[@DayOffDIY]

Thank you Michael! Awesome comments like yours keep me pushing forward :)

[@makam2089]

Yo! US bros! Just buy it! He won't stop fixing it xD

[@DayOffDIY]

LOLOL I CANT STOPPPPPP!!!!!!

[@jimferguson7503]

You're no fool. In fact you are very smart and thorough. I also enjoy your commentary. That BMW will be a great buy for someone.

[@DayOffDIY]

Thank you Jim! She’s off to a new home this week! :)

[@JVBNorway]

Nice to see the auto E46 getting what it deserves, great video as always!

[@DayOffDIY]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@marcnotyou3191]

I had an annoying chirp after replacing a weeping water pump on a 3.0L Taurus. I replaced the water pump again and still had the chirp. I looked at the belt and it appeared good. Finally pulled the belt off and really inspected it. Found a small piece of glass that was lodged in a groove and worn square. Popped out the glass and the chirp was gone.

[@DayOffDIY]

Glass?! wow what a weird one, first time ive heard that

[@ruptureviles241]

I absolutely love the mindset you have, I’m going to be a combat medic in the army and I ship in a couple of months, I love cars with almost everything I have and would love to have a KZbin channel on building my dream cars. I didn’t think I could but you showed me I can. Thank you for starting this journey❤

[@DayOffDIY]

You absolutely can! If you can be a combat medic you can do anything. Thank you for your service!!!

[@daneszhuncho]

its always the most mundane thing you overlook great work man

[@DayOffDIY]

always! thank you!

[@Mommyhas2smokefirst]

⭐️⭐️ℹ️was walking down the street watching you figure it out and stopped to celebrate with u. I just wanted u to know I’m super excited for you!!!!🆗⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🆒💖

[@DayOffDIY]

Thanks Brandi! I appreciate you!

[@Mommyhas2smokefirst]

@@DayOffDIY 💋💋💋

[@vargasa112881]

"Car Gods " that's a good one

[@DayOffDIY]

:)

[@djiqs]

I had an E46 new way back when...I do miss that car even though it was only a 323i. Got an E90 335 now and love it as well. Great content...! Wish I had the skills!

[@DayOffDIY]

Thank you! E46s are great, as is the E90 platform! The E90 is my last favorite 3 series, never enjoyed much from the F series

[@andresbelingon6317]

You have a positive attitude....very important....way to go!

[@DayOffDIY]

Thanks Andres! appreciate it

[@wenziwemasimula178]

Keep doing what you do man i love your work !

[@DayOffDIY]

Thanks, will do! :)

[@ftadamm]

Man your content is so top tier, I wish you had more viewers! Even tho I don’t comment on every video, wish you the best!

[@DayOffDIY]

Thanks Adam, it really means a lot! You guys give me fuel to keep goin

[@DaSixSixOne]

Great content and thanks for sharing your story. Love your positivity. Keep at it and best of luck with your channel!

[@DayOffDIY]

Thanks! Really appreciate it :)

[@kevincresswell5272]

Sadly a ASE certification gives the person a title but..... I swapped my first 351 Cleveland motor and transmission at 12 years old in a 1970 cougar RX7 By Myself. . ever since then I have fixed all the cars and trucks 'motorcycles and any combustion motor I have owned. Every time a ASE mechanic has had the privileged to charge me money they screwed my shit up worse.... I'm 58 now and still fixing other mechanics lacking car knowledge. So my point is you are humble and learned Good man fixing those cars. Having tools and the ability to use them correctly is a natural talent that you have. Schools charge extremes amounts of money to get those papers I do get the part about having done the classes to show a customer for their confidence to hope you can fix it. My opinion is that a person such as yourself will do a better job because you do read and ask questions on each job making sure what you do is correct. That my friend makes you capable a mechanic where as most ASE wont or don't have the time to check correct install of parts. You do a great job.

[@DayOffDIY]

Thank you for the kind words Kevin! engine and trans swap at 12 years old, thats impressive! Im not an ASE tech, nor do I claim to be a master tech, but I try to remain teachable, and I think thats most important. I keep telling myself, the day I stop asking questions and learning, is the day I have hit my peak. Appreciate the comments and support!

[@louwade2654]

Great video, whoever buys that car is getting a great ride! Keep doing what you’re doing, hope to see more content on your next day off.

[@DayOffDIY]

Thanks Lou! I think so too :)

[@Bchara-Knio]

Great Job man👍 you just perfected it!

[@DayOffDIY]

I think so too! Thanks :)

[@rodney8989]

Great channel, keep it going! Greetings from Australia 🇦🇺

[@DayOffDIY]

Thanks Rodney! Will do!!!

[@dusyola35]

*dude i'm watching you from İstanbul Türkiye, you are so tallented. please never give up....♥️🍕*

[@DayOffDIY]

Thank you so much 😀 Awesome to hear!!!

[@tehedx]

Such a nice car! Shame I already have one and there's an ocean between us, but there _has_ to be an enthousiast that appreciates what you've done and buy it from you. Thanks for your honest words about your skills. I totally agree that willing to learn is key in growing. And knowing your limits.

[@DayOffDIY]

I hope so! I think we will find a buyer soon once I post it :)

[@1504zak]

Dude don’t feel bad, sometimes when we got so engrossed in a project we take our eyes off the main subject, it happens to the best of us and trust me you are one of the best out there on KZbin

[@DayOffDIY]

Thank you! I hear ya, easy to get tunnel vision on the big stuff. I am just relieved that its solved now :) appreciate ya

[@berwhaletheavenger]

I've had this before and some cars just will not be cured. I've found fitting a slightly shorter belt can cure it - just 20 mm shorter to put slightly more tension on the pulleys. I don't like those hydraulic tensioners much and find the mechanical spring loaded ones better.

[@DayOffDIY]

That’s been my experience as well with the tensioners, I prefer mechanical too. Yeah some cars just haunt you with a belt squeak, luckily this one finally went away, but boy it can be frustrating

[@motorwolfe]

that sweet E46 is looking better than ever! sorry the sunroof reset didn't pan out. it did sound like it was making some worrisome noises when it moved back, so I'd probably be leaving it alone too after that. best of luck on the sale!

[@DayOffDIY]

Hey its all good! Thanks for the tip. I was 50/50 on if it would work or not, but ya that noise is quite troubling.

[@noviceautoworks]

I'm also missing my lower intake nut on my E46. I suspect it's the cause of my current vacuum leak.

[@DayOffDIY]

Its possible, however the manifold seals quite well without it. It did cause a vibration at the intake manifold for me though. Cant go wrong with smoking it to find out!

[@mogukia5806]

I'm fool too We all fool !

[@DayOffDIY]

only sometimes :)

[@daveunbranded]

Not that I have your type of experience but I replaced my son's power steering pump because of the belt. I replaced the pump before the belt because I was stubborn

[@DayOffDIY]

Ive been there, replaced a P/S pump before too and it turned out to be just a clogged reservoir :/

[@MS-we4wi]

Glad you finally got the belt squeek fixed! I think 6k for that car with all the work you put into it is a steal. Even tho I would prefer a MT, I would be happy to buy it if I lived in the US. Also your dirty pup is too cute😂

[@DayOffDIY]

Thanks! Me too! Yeah thats why I kept the manual for a daily :) I think its a good deal too, so I feel good about it at that price with all the work too

[@lieutenantdan8170]

Recently had a squeaking belt when cold issue on a GM 3800 V6 that was also solved by replacing the belt, the old belt looked in good condition with no cracks but it was the culprit nonetheless.

[@DayOffDIY]

It can be a real ass kicker sometimes, so glad that over with lol

[@nealkinevil]

good content

[@DayOffDIY]

thanks neal! appreciate the support! Ive seen you in the comments quite a bit!

[@mryopa89]

Letters on the belt allways go facing to you

[@DayOffDIY]

yeah i noticed that while editing... lol

[@bogusienombre355]

A Tech Il refresh? my sunroof got sketchy and I failed to close it. Taped it off Went back to it 3 weeks later. Hit that reprogram button several tries...nada...held it for 1.5 minutes and I'll be da__! IT'S ALIVE! But keep yours shut. Forget 'bout it! I prayed so much I got an answer o.k. but shhhhh! lol

[@DayOffDIY]

Yeah you heard that noise too right? lol

[@bogusienombre355]

@@DayOffDIY I heard. it could be good or bad. most people just never open it up. I sure don't. lol

[@Frankysbeemer]

Another great video man, i dont want you to sell it but if you do, buy another bmw lol, nice job as always 👌

[@DayOffDIY]

Thanks man! Don’t worry I got loads of content to do on my manual E46, plus I’ll be lookin for another one :)

[@user-nw7kf6nl2y]

Sunroofs are a pain! set it and forget it

[@DayOffDIY]

aint that the truth!

[@M440iUK]

Sponsor for a lift is in order.

[@DayOffDIY]

I sure hope so! I think once we grow some more they will come around

[@petersaler731]

Rookie move I would’ve thought serpentine belt right off the bat lol

[@DayOffDIY]

Just kookin it over here!

[@ivos.1494]

When is the SUNROOF Video coming? 😂😂😂

[@DayOffDIY]

This was it! lol

[@ivos.1494]

@@DayOffDIY Don’t give up, keep going! You said the same for the tranny, but it turned out to be a great video! Looking forward to the SUNROOF video next week! 😆

[@botonddiofasi6874]

I would love to buy this car, but sadly it's too far from me😥 Greetings from hungary mate!😃

[@DayOffDIY]

First viewer ive heard from Hungary! Thanks Botond!

[@user-qq1up4eb7e]

Как обычно класс)))👍👍👍

[@DayOffDIY]

:)

[@dplug1276]

You could raffle the car man! For like 20 a ticket and it’ll also help grow your channel if you promote right!

[@DayOffDIY]

I thought about that, I really like that idea just not sure how to go about it

[@patrick03333]

Ima change my belt rn

[@DayOffDIY]

definitely worth checking! lol

[@patrick03333]

@@DayOffDIY it’s got some deep grooves. Time to change 🤙🏻

[@DayOffDIY]

@@patrick03333 sounds about right! Mine too lol

[@TomHamilton54]

It's okay if you feel like a fool. As long as you aren't one.

[@DayOffDIY]

Nope not today, only temporarily :)

[@gustavopeiterbatschauer5835]

Why did you leave the repair industry ? If yo don't mind answering.

[@DayOffDIY]

I wanted a different schedule/ pay style. Also always wanted to be a firefighter, wanted to become a mechanic to develop valuable skills for the fire service, and I love wrenching

[@adasterdezaster2865]

If you had the belt off and didn't put it back the same way it came off they will squeak.

[@DayOffDIY]

True! Its possible, however this squeak has been around since before pulling it a few times... just glad its gone

[@Ucofatoffski]

I'm more angry that this is listed as a 330 "flip"... A FLIP?!? How rude! ;)

[@DayOffDIY]

I was havin a hard time figuring out what else I could call it! lol Not exactly a restoration

[@bogusienombre355]

A light/medium refresh.? what ya'll think?

[@visvaldasbausa2575]

Bmw fixing newer ends 😂 I bought f11 this car drain all my income 😂😂

[@DayOffDIY]

welcome to the club! LOLOL

[@bbls1490]

I know you say you want to sell it but you shouldn't sell it because its the one building the channel

[@DayOffDIY]

This is true, but dont worry, my other E46 still needs a ton of work. I need the cash :)

[@bbls1490]

@@DayOffDIY looking forward to watch that build !!!

[@bbls1490]

@@DayOffDIY by the way brother you are a natural on this KZbin stuff don't ever loose that

[@unknownuser8555]

Fix Mercedes and bmw you ll be successful on KZbin bcs those cars money pit and people desperate see how to video s i ll keep my toyota😂😂😂

[@DayOffDIY]

LOL true! They know how to build a great car, just takes lots of maintenance sometimes