How To Replace The Belts And Idler And Tensioner Pulleys On A BMW 3 Series E46

[@jamalasa9007]

There are lots of videos on the E46 regarding belt and pulley change. But your's is the only one that dealt with taking off the fan. Good job

[@HowtoAutomotive]

I try to make the videos as complete as I can make them. Thank you for watching!

[@christopherrowe2720]

Did you buy the fan tools?

[@Bearshuta]

Amazing instructional video, clean footage! step by step advice from start to finish in every process! Amazing video we need more channels like this! Thank you Brian!

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Hayden Bartley thank you. I enjoy making them and helping as many people as I can. Thank you for watching!

[@fox1110]

This is the best video on car repairs in general! So detailed and explanatory. I own one of those 325xi, its a 05 and exact same color. Right now i need to make a list of tools needed and clear the garage. Thank you millions of times !

[@PRPHRY-III]

I absolutely appreciate you showing how to put it back together

[@RaGe67-l5d]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. The video was essential for me to be able to make the necessary repairs on my 2002 BMW 320i 2.2 24v. My name is RaGe and I live in Brazil, on the southern border with Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay

[@spisebanan1413]

Very good I will crack on the work Sunday now that I found out to unreleased belt of the pulley. Ease peasy

[@christopherrowe2720]

Is it T50 or T60 for the tensioner? Both sizes were said. Also is there any info on what type of wrenches were needed for the fan. I started pulling apart the car following along the way and got to the fan and had to stop. Wish I'd watched the video first. All in all a great video!

[@JamesHenrymasterbrand]

Thank you for this excellent DIY video everything worked perfect once I had the right tools. Great step-by-step instructions with all the detail that are needed.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Glad the video was helpful. Thank you for watching!

[@christopherrowe2720]

Do you know what tools you got by any chance? Trying to find out the size torx bit for the tensioner and the size of the two fan tools

[@kathihames2265]

Great content so helpful when I get reception

[@Supraifyification]

6:04 here you don't show if theres anything behind the pulley, when i look at diagrams theres this metal dust cap behind the pulley?? i dont have it please help

[@DaisyLucy327]

Great Video. How much would this cost in labor and Parts? I could probably do This, with the help of your awesome video, but I don't want to.

[@nicke2307]

Love your vids brian!!! Very helpful and you do a lot of later european models which not a lot of channels show!!!

[@franklinbrown9182]

Thank you for showing how to install a drive belt .if your drive belt go out on you and you have not replace one be for . Thank you

[@Livinglifethebiggest]

Where do I buy a spanner wrench like that from ?

[@christopherrowe2720]

Did you suss them out?

[@Tomcharva]

Is it a t60 or t50 for the pulley

[@christopherrowe2720]

What was the answer?

[@gsproc]

The hex fitting is stripped. What now? How do I get the pulley off?

[@maeu59]

Do you have a link for the spanner wrenches?

[@christopherrowe2720]

Did you suss the tools?

[@andrewc2002]

How about the powersteering pump pulley? Do you have a removal and install video of that?

[@HowtoAutomotive]

I don’t have a video but they’re usually just held on with 3 10mm bolts pretty simple to do

[@andrewc2002]

@HowtoAutomotive You would think. But I attempted to do it on my 04 325CI and it's fused onto the shaft. I read on the forums alot of guys actually breaking the pulley trying to pry off and tearing stuff up

[@holidaystyz]

How much should one expect to pay for this type of service?

[@Interestedsomewhat]

Ever get a burning rubber smell after changing belt? Its not constant either, Im stumped. '

[@bbblahoo7]

Really simple how to thanks!im tired of all thes 40min + "educational" e46 vids this one str8 meat and potatoes!

[@bagguexhammeh8348]

thank you so so so much for sharing this video

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Thank you for watching!

[@haileylikens3240]

How many inches are the belts?

[@scroswhite]

What tools did you use to remove the fan

[@christopherrowe2720]

Did you suss the tools?

[@1leeeldrako413]

Can u make a list of the part i need to replaces all tensioner

[@christopherrowe2720]

Did you buy the parts?

[@robertmcglinchey3347]

Nice work.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Thank you!

[@wirelesselesu]

Great video bro thx

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Thank you for watching!

[@Interestedsomewhat]

really clear footage, good job

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Anomylous thank you. Did you do the job yet and did it go smooth! Thank you for watching!

[@Interestedsomewhat]

@@HowtoAutomotive Halfway done, waiting for a tensioner. I have two beamers, the 3 series seems easier to work on, thank you

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Anomylous yes the 3 series are not to bad to work on. Sounds like you got it under control. Thank you for watching!

[@oren5889]

Thank you

[@snakyg1168]

Wow

[@standtall7646]

A lot is missed because your camera view is too close :(