I can't believe it worked! Fixing our Rusty Cooling System for only $30!

[@Nico_335i_DCT]

Well, Kur, that's a great result! Here in Europe, we drive at 100% coolant, so I haven't had this bad coolant in one of my former BMWs. Have a great Christmas, brother and sister. And I hope the dogs are well. Dutch regards, Nico.

[@fossilfish786]

Greta content buddy. Well shot, great sound and editing. Thank you

[@ShopLifeTV]

Thank you!!

[@zeusek-2137]

Great video, found you on some e46 tutorial, but stayed for good videos, keep going bro!

[@ShopLifeTV]

Appreciate it man, glad you are sticking around!

[@steveschwab922]

Seems like a decent product. Thanks for sharing Jason!

[@ShopLifeTV]

I honestly wasn’t expecting it to work 😂

[@scottcrawford4148]

Bmw coolant is normally blue!

[@ShopLifeTV]

Yes it is!

[@justfasial01]

@@ShopLifeTV Wrong coolant caused the rust? I'm guessing since S54 is Iron block with aluminum head it will rust a lot faster with the wrong coolant. M54 probably won't rust as fast or as bad because it's aluminum.

[@ShopLifeTV]

@ the car sat for a few years, likely with tap water which caused most of the corrosion

[@30guarino]

Wow ....changing a water pump and thermostat on an e46 is miles better than an e90 N54 engine!

[@chrisbradley3224]

I just bought a 2006 Z4M with 90k miles, S54. I think I need a water pump as it's leaking at the shaft very slightly and something up front is whining with RPM when cold. I plan to replace the plastic coolant hoses along with that and the thermostat, but not sure if I should replace the radiator or not? It looks fine, but it is old.

[@fraizer2600]

you should use another bottle of this product and flush it with high pression water in continue until it come clear water

[@brendam455]

Gezzz what a prosses

[@neilo1762]

Hey, Question for ya? I know that you put a LS engine in your station wagon. Was it worth it...i.e. problems, on going problems? I have an E46 330ci ZHP. Engine basically blew up (intake manifold & DISA). Any suggestions? You want to use my car as another engine replacement on your channel? Thanks

[@ShopLifeTV]

Hey! Depends on your goals with the car. Once you go away from the OE, the car will be a project. We love the LS swap, but it also required a lot of supporting upgrades and is not cost effective. If the car/chassis has sentimental value to you then that makes the decision easier. I would never sell any of my e46s which is why I am okay with doing any swaps or whatever else.

[@Truthseaaker]

How bout that head gasket though? Lol

[@jutahs74]

are you in california?

[@ShopLifeTV]

not anymore, moved back to the Carolinas

[@ignacioromero5014]

There's nothing "wrong" with that car. You just didn't "go thru it" you've forgotton what you preach. lol

[@ShopLifeTV]

No doubt! We would have done a lot of the maintenance earlier if the SMG system had not broken shortly after getting the car back on the road. I have no plans of making this convertible a daily or even a OEM+ build. Its going to stay as our “experimental” project car that we can take out with the dogs when the weather is nice lol

[@jberzin3]

The block is not iron. From where is the rust from.

[@chrisbradley3224]

S54 is iron block with alu head.