Part 4: BMW M54 Engine Disassembly- Vanos, Valve Cover, Crank Pulley

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In this video I remove the ignition coils and harness, valve cover, vanos unit, various sensors, and crank pulley. Comment below or message me on instagram with any questions. Thanks for watching!
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[@MazalicaMario]

Remove the camshaft too please, details are important. Your video quality is awsome and you speak very "clear" so the foreigner like I can understand every word you say. Keep going and thank you for exelent contet :) Gretting from Bosnia :)

[@lycanzhp1141]

Yes! Cams too please! Great camera work and mech skills! I will be patiently waiting for the next installment. Thank you guys soooo much.

[@Dicer328]

Show as much as you possibly can. You do a great job of explaining things as you go.

[@변별력]

You are the textbook! I can see every organization that I want to know from this engine! Thanks a lot and give us more knowledge!

[@2000shellback]

Sir, you make awesome videos. Thank you on behalf on an ol' geezer learning the M54 world! That garage is lit wonderfully. Great lighting inspires confidence and helps trace flying snap rings, clips, etc...

[@huguesdejonghe7886]

I usually don't comment... but this video is brilliant. Thank you so much for showing ME how to disassemble the engine in MY Z4 🙂

[@gusto8069]

This video will live forever!

[@renelandaverde7396]

Man, I just found out about this channel. You are the best!

[@kakashi169]

Remove the cams too! And let us know what caused the engine failure! Thanks

[@muddersbach]

Please remove the camshaft too! I would like to see when installing it back in, how to position it correctly or how to put the timing chain back on.

[@ManuelRodriguez-dd4jt]

it looks like you are an official bmw mechanic awesome , and awesome camera work too

[@toyotoe3732]

Enjoying the series. Like how you speed up mundane nut/ bolt removing. Thank you.

[@MoshiDFA]

Dude the quality of your videos are excellent! Honestly I'm surprised you don't have more views and subscribers, but make more videos with a broader audience and youll be getting tons of views

[@Bbmangood]

I think you are terrific I mean I watch the number of your videos now and you are very good you really help BMW owners like myself who have a three series BMW want to try to work on it myself. You are very concise very thorough and I just really appreciate watching your videos you’re awesome have a happy holiday season

[@Raptorman5174]

I would like to see the procedure to remove the cams and then the head, but that's just me. This is a great video series, keep up the good work

[@nbwatki]

Man, I am so glad you make this content. I'm getting ready to replace a new head on M54 in 2002 X5, this takes a lot of the mystery out of it. Cheers!

[@SkyCandyVisuals]

Very informative. Thanks for making this. I like the fast forwarding. Good job

[@scghost]

you just gained a new subscriber. awesome videos

[@naillz1818]

Excellent video and commentary!

[@dReMiXeDg]

wish i had the tools , garage and all the good stuff you have available to you.

[@IL-vw1jc]

touche

[@ShopLifeTV]

I bought most of my tools from harbor freight, its really not that expensive. In terms of the shop, it's not necessary unless you plan on working on opening your own business. If I was only working on my own cars I would not waste so much money on paying rent.

[@cikaonemusic8508]

Love your work! Will by me 325 next week and no worried about working on it! Amazing!!!!!! Thx a lot!

[@rolanddoucet9437]

Great videos. I'm going to rebuild the engine in my 320i, and your videos are very helpful.

[@mavricxx]

Could you do a video on how to keep all these screw, nuts and bolts organized so you know what goes where? I'd like to do something like this but I'm so hesitant because I'm afraid later on I won't know what goes where and I know some panels have different sized bolts such as the oil filter housing. Thanks a lot for these videos man, I'm learning SOOO much!

[@fantasticone66]

thanks man .I had the same question

[@Dicer328]

Plastic baggies, strip of masking tape on each bag identifying location, quantity, and size/torque rating.

[@EE-Z]

I use a bunch of little tubs with lids. I use a sharpie to label the tubs and put the lids on so the wind doesn't blow all the nuts/bolts all over the place (I've nearly lost things because of it). I can then stack the tubs in order that I took the bolts off. If a part has different size bolts I usually write it down before I start the job. I also write down the instructions (inc. torque specs) to the whole job before starting because I have a rubbish memory.

[@marcwoodward8056]

+Rene G. Solis Just like Dicer328 & E-Z I use zip locks with masking tape for larger parts & the plastic containers that have separated bins for all the nuts, bolts & screws. I bought several of the plastic containers at Walmart for $3 or $4.

[@mistahchang9118]

Go to your local cheap-o Dollar Store: get a pack of sandwich bags. Put the hardware inside the bag and mark it with a sharpie marker. It doesn't get any easier than that. Also, pick up a bunch of brushes if you plan on degreasing your engine.

[@cikaonemusic8508]

Love your work! Will bey me 325ci convertible next week and no worried about working on it! Amazing!!!!!! Thx a lot!

[@realanthonyrich]

I've just found your channel and I am so happy and you got new follower here! :)

[@emill.24]

So helpful man thank you!!!!

[@ez439]

Your good at it my old lady has a 2007 328i

[@fredom5223]

Can an engine from an 03-06 330xi fit in a 2002 330xi?? The engines look the same but I think they changed. I bought a 2002 330xi with 52k miles from copart with a engine with pulled head threads. I'm guessing overheating too.

[@chadwilbur5364]

You 2 make a great team shes doing a great job videoing!

[@ShopLifeTV]

Thank You!

[@Mr17luchin]

hello very good videos explaining how to work the different parts of the M54 engine, now I would like to know how to remove the pulley from the crankshaft if I do not have the engine outside as you have it in the videos and does not have an impact pistol either.

[@MatheusSilva-cg1yq]

I know this is an old video. Is there any chance you can show how you replace the crankshaft pulley or do the upgrade please?

[@samengelhard9516]

Love your videos! What size bolts are used for mounting the engine on the engine stand? I pick up an engine this weekend will be doing a full race rebuild for my 2003 Z4!

[@julianramirezdeGRO]

Easiest it putting breaker bar on ground tucked up against the frame and turn the key making engine rotate and it will break lose the bolt

[@kmc211]

hi Dear ShopLifeTV where is you from dude? nice and good videos keep going! BMW 4Ever!!!

[@ken56100]

thank for sharing knowledge.

[@SaravanaKumar53]

very very detailed, appreciate that.

[@ken56100]

waiting for next ep.

[@oscarfrancois396]

Muy buen contenido creo que es muy explicito yo tengo uno en panama

[@IL-vw1jc]

whoops, forgot to subscribe last night

[@Don_Turbulento76]

Amazing! Great video!

[@weerawatw]

Thank for sharing. ✌🏻

[@theflobby2518]

Very good video

[@blackpassenger]

excellent vid, learned a lot

[@neilrampersad4291]

I hope you get a N20 engine to work on sometime.

[@becomematrix]

Btw, whats that background zinging?

[@user-hi4lu7zw7m]

شكراً

[@naushadali95]

nice & clean video

[@oiygfdxssfgg]

Good video

[@rafaelk263]

I'm surprised they didn't make the cylinder block out of plastic. German wonder !!

[@gatouille7078]

Thanks very helpfull.

[@carslover3509]

Great work

[@Jay146992]

Question. So I recently replaced the timing chain guides on my m54 since mine were broken. Somehow the chain got bumped a tooth on the crank sprocket and I didn’t realize this until I reassembled the engine and started it. Now at TDC, the cams are not in the right place which confirmed my theory. Am I able to pull the timing chain tensioner out of the block and spin the cam gear to realign the cams from the top or won’t that work? I know the crank sprocket is smaller than the cam sprocket but don’t know if they’re equally different so I would be able to move the chain 2 teeth on the cam sprocket?? I guess what I’m asking is if there’s any other way realign the cams without pulling the front cover and moving the chain down one tooth on the crank sprocket? I’m really trying to avoid that as the engine is back in the car and fully assembled minus the valve cover.

[@benjigreenlee9540]

I'm about to replace the harmonic balancer on my 04 X3 but I have a bad feeling I'm not going to be able to get an impact in there very easily... I have the fan removed but I haven't even went to look, because I already know there's no way an impact is getting in there. Oof.

[@raidfyb3806]

Did u ever end up doing the rebuild series for this engine or did u just replace it ?

[@abumannocchi]

Question: top dead center if engine seized and we want to unseize I pry bared to far left bolt got lose it go tighten when I turn all way right to unseize don’t I have to turn left and right evenly ?

[@jrswartzbaugh]

Does the car need to be retimed after removing crankshaft pulley?

[@EE-Z]

At the end when you were removing the rear o2 sensor bracket, do you know what the black plastic thing that sits on the top does? It fell off when I was doing the VANOS seal job. I'm pretty sure I got it back on properly despite it being really easy to knock loose, it has a little peg on top so I thought I was supposed to click something onto it. My engine is the 2.2 so it doesn't have the secondary air pump vacuum lines the 325 and 330 has.

[@CmdrStukov]

I have a 325i and I'm pretty sure it doesn't have the secondary air pump vacuum lines either www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showparts?id=AN36-EUR-12-2000-E46-BMW-325i&diagId=11_2203

[@EE-Z]

Strange, I know I've seen the 2.5l with them. A quick google shows that some don't have them and some do. One says that updated VANOS software meant they were no longer needed, which looks to have happened on the facelift model, yet someone says they've seen it on a 2004 build.

[@denzilflemming2493]

The trick is to change these sensors while on the car

[@damaestro5667]

jeez a lot of sensors, bolts and all that kind of stuff.. I dont know how you remember to put back everything on their places :)

[@SurfItable]

thats the core purpose of this channel

[@mendezavala4817]

one day you can repair my manual 328i 1999. head gasket and other things

[@crusions]

how did you tighten the crankshaft pulley bolt?

[@abumannocchi]

Question: tools for timing what’s link or what are they called

[@davidvenegasramirez6001]

Cute dog!

[@robertorivera6958]

body I want to ask you about schrick performance camshaft ,,,,,,, I got a 2004 e46 325i ,,, and I was thinking about dropping the schrick cams on it,, the cams are 264/248,,,, they are listed for a 330i ,, do they work on a 325i ,,, ???? many people say they will work others are not sure they will work ,,, I know you got experience on this engines ,,,,, that's why I want to know what you has to say .

[@jesuslara5211]

Do you think it’s possible to set the timing on an e46 without the front vanos tool? Or do you know a way to do it without it?

[@jomiahbernard8483]

Shoplife TV. That was a gr8 video man just clear as cristal. Keep up the good work. Bless up. Am in Brooklyn N/Y. Need a good brand maf sensor for an 02 325i BMW with an m54 engine. Any assistance please? Thanx.

[@ShopLifeTV]

Message me on instagram@ ShopLifeTV I might have a used one if you are interested

[@junjun-ck1ws]

If you don have an impact, what are your suggestions of how to remove the crank pulley #22 bolt? FYI, i didn't take the whole engine block out of the car

[@ShopLifeTV]

You can get the special crank pulley holder tool, and then uses a huge breaker bar and a bunch of pipes for leverage.

[@toby3299]

I'm doing the head gasket on my e36 I'm just trying to figure out how to take off the cam and head off

[@yousseytube]

I’ve trued every singal impact and it wont remove it i dont know what to do

[@abdusofia3150]

hi can you tell me whats is the best company of original parts for bmw

[@yojamf]

Hey shoplyf bro i need your help my crank shaft has like 6 little individual bolts its a 99 323i and i cant seem to find what size they are would you possibly have a clue?

[@christopherlarsen4463]

Is it worth saving the 3.0L with the blown head gaskets Cuz i want to do tbe swap n2 my 94 e36 325i Am pickn up the motor for about 300 so the ? Is will it be save

[@quartznation9499]

What's the best way to clean out the top of pistons carbon build up? Without taking out the engine though and no sea foam..2004 m54

[@quartznation9499]

BTW the engine ate your dog..... Oh wait there it is lol

[@kurboyd5190]

How would I install crank seal when the crank pulley is out?

[@AngelMorales-wo7op]

do i need the timing tool to put it back together

[@naushadali95]

thanks

[@jamiulislam7168]

thanks!

[@victorherrera2759]

Man I tried to take out the vanos bolts counterclockwise and broke them off. How to I take them out now?

[@clubherbalife6292]

Good

[@toddmiller1933]

Is this your job, you know loads :)

[@amazingfapio5380]

can i stroke a m54b22 to 2.6L?

[@jdamore44]

So I didn't put my engine at TDC when removing the Harmonic Balancer. Am I Screwed?

[@SurginersYT]

Maybe

[@tonyhekopiano5892]

Nice

[@josephsantillan7831]

Was looking for some tips or some feedback. I put a new engine in my e46 due to headgasket leak. I had a code for p0355 for crankcase position sensor before the install and im still getting it after new engine installed. Ive bought a new sensor and cleared code... could it be a wiring issue? Any 1 else have a P0355 code and fix?

[@texast1311]

Man you gotta show us while it bolt to the car??

[@cypher20fxck]

Where is the engin number located??

[@mrtokyo1989]

Can someone help me with the part number of the black cover he puls off. Mine is cracked, i can see it is cracked from the oil cap. 5:00

[@bmwhamann6261]

💯👍🏻👍🏻

[@reneveraz4541]

Saludo maestro me gusta su video mui hintresante le escribo para k me aga el fabor de hin formarme dela sincronisasion del tienpo del motor Diesel turbo ,6 cilindro V M W año 202

[@raidacaipo]

So remove then replace everything! I mean everything you cant even reuse.. might as well buy or rebuild a new engine cuz replacing everything will cost the same as a lower mile engine

[@chawlayyy6263]

remove cams please.