Rebuilding and Modifying a $4000 BMW E46 M3 - Part 18

[@JulianValentini]

I see a lot of comments saying "thanks i didnt buy a bmw/e46/etc". For me, after every video I wish even more to have an e46, because now I know what are and how to take care of all the problems. Thanks!

[@hamst3r14]

Julian Valentini let’s also remember this is a very high mileage Canadian (rusty) car... Glad someone can appreciate them! Plus idk about you but I don’t mind putting in some work to refresh a car. Don’t want an M3 because it might cost a lot in repairs? Aight. More M3 for the rest of us :)

[@rlscustoms]

It’s a fantastic chassis and great base to start on, every car with this mileage and rust will need tremendous work to refresh that is reality.

[@Apezeri]

Yeah its seems like people dont understand that winter and salt will do this to any car.

[@rlscustoms]

Correct but people love any excuse to hate on particular brands of cars, they’re all the same at the end of the day, rust is rust

[@lb9gta307]

Moose is so humble helping PT press that bushing out. We all know he could have just pushed them out by hand.

[@steifan]

E46s and e-brakes are old rivals from the beginning of time ;)

[@thanman3]

Good episode guys. Make sure you keep the threaded rod from the bushing kit oiled up to extend the life of the tool.

[@michaelgleason4791]

Gotta love when an hour of work turns into 2 days.

[@grantd007grantd]

This makes me so thankful to have a Honda😅

[@dh7277]

so wonderful to see all those rust problems and how you find solutions... welcome to my world

[@aDaWaN]

Apart from aligning the bushing pull tool, it also really helps if you chisel the bushing lip into the bushing, this gives the tool some more metal surface to push against. Another tip: instead of using the sawzall, you can also heat up the bushing housing by acetylene torch or welding into it. Heat it up till it is cherry red and let cool down. The bushing housing will then shrink and you can tap it out easily. Other than that, great job! We have the same rusty shit here in The Netherlands, hehe!

[@faithnomore616]

"Feel that stiffness DP, feel that stiffness" PT

[@feelthatfeelthat]

I for one enjoy the fails and when things dont go as planned. Thanks for showing them in this video!

[@The_True_]

The Mighty Moose AND maple donuts! A winning combination! ✌😎

[@tonytran3830]

after all this hard work... you'll welcome your self for doing a great job! take your time do it right the first time and appreciate your time and labor. good luck guys!

[@andershaugen5463]

Thanks for showing me why i did the right thing, and didn't buy a e46 👌😁

[@thunderbirdizations]

Anders Haugen You misspelled BMW

[@Ovadose850]

Yeah BMWs aren’t for everyone !

[@ricepony33]

I’m so thankful that I got to drive an extremely well sorted e46 M3 a few years back, I’m even more thankful that I never had to work on it. They make great race cars though, hopefully they also make great drift cars too.

[@dotLiket]

Fun video series to follow, I've gone through most of the stuff you're doing in my past E36 M3, they share alot of atleast similar parts and faults. Just a note, ball joints/bushings are supposed to move from side to side freely, fresh ones just aren't worn _in_ and stiff. It's the from axial movement you can tell if they're worn out or not.

[@pablogagne488]

Nice video ! I always like seeing you guys taking a car in bad condition an making it great again !

[@infamousjdp]

Moose looks good.

[@TheSergeiFranco]

15:07 that trailing arm bush looks like spherical bearing, so it should have that movement, but not lateral.

[@AmbiVe]

It's good to see other people have their "It should only take an hour" projects turn into 7 hour swearing matches with cars. Projects like this are usually what cause tools to fly in my shop.

[@rickriggs7233]

A Moooooooose sighting!!!!! Old bushings are always a pain in the butt to remove!!!!

[@mrmooney25]

Is it that glorious shop lighting or does it look like Moose is slimming down to an even more beautiful Moose.

[@speedacademy]

Moose has lost a bunch of weight.

[@pFbSpecV]

you guys are so close!!! thanks for the links on the tools!

[@tnisc]

I am so thankful mine wasn't this rough! Good ol E46s haha

[@howietang6184]

PT: "Feel that stiffness DP! That is some serious stiffness..." Must have practice with that file getting the ebrake cable out. Lol You guys are too funny!

[@mondomoleno.3404]

This channel needs more Moose!

[@BenFreedmanRacing]

A ton of information all in one video!

[@zebarias]

Nice kit. Its on my wish list now!

[@ramdaftar5180]

Those bushings on the rear hubs look like spherical ones (the old ones)

[@deplorabledave1048]

I am doing this now on my 2005. Florida car. Low miles. Only one problem. A big one. We broke off a rear diff bolt right in the subframe! I have a spare subframe just for such an occasion. Had to get new Powerflex bushings. In the end, the car will be better off for the glitch that happened. Just taking a LOT longer. A week. Had to wait for parts. I still LOVE my E46 M3.

[@Mebob2001]

hey dude, when using that induction heater, when u get the nuts crazy hot, hit them with some cold water after words, it really does help, ive had nuts that would nut budge, i heated them with a torch and than cold water, and no word of a lie they broke free super easy and spun right off, now this doesn't always work, but i try that before i get it hot and try to spin it off when its hot. i have had great success with it tho. i strongly recommend you try it on a few fasteners. ive bin told it helps because its a different expansion rate and its helps turn the rust into powder inside the thread's, which does make some sence when u think about it. anyways give it a try

[@supercarmio]

oh man, dealing with all that rust seems brutal! great work nonetheless!

[@bpham5bpham577]

They should've named that tool the "nut buster"

[@rich1953]

We used hair spray (Don't remember brand) and sprayed contact surface of bushing polymer when installing. It acted as a lubricant when installing and a SUPER adhesive when it dried. Bushing install was much easier and would never slip after it dried.

[@BH17Kim]

Feel that stiffness DP, that is some serious stiffness :))) lmao right there :))) After watching this video I dunno when i'll even start doing the same operation on my e36 touring. Keep up the good work.

[@karltaht2370]

So..... I used to be a huge BMW fan. After this series I'm never buying one 😂

[@Streeter_NSX]

Karl Taht good move, selling mine was the best decision I ever made.

[@Gesh622]

I mean you could, but not an Ontario mint one with 300k !

[@XenonG]

All cars can be like that because of the salt.

[@jonathanmoga5188]

Normal for most northern cars where salt is used

[@karltaht2370]

Rust is one thing, but the installation process is just beyond awful. I did it on my E36 without rust and it still sucked. Lol

[@rubenarce4980]

"Ahhhh feel that stiffness"

[@C42ST3N]

Dont forget the DP

[@KlemenJereb]

@@C42ST3N hahaha, nice one!

[@brentaitkenhead9934]

just unbolt the diff , when its sloppy you can get the inner bolt out , easy az :)

[@mavricxx]

You guys should replace all the bolts and nuts while at it to prevent it from getting worse in the future.

[@jorgegarcia4160]

Show summ love guys

[@speedacademydave]

[@jorgeizDShiznit]

Lonely Drivers bringing the Bushing Movement to 2019

[@mochanics-transchanics4927]

I can not find a bushing tool kit that has a receiving cup big enough. This tool you have is the only one! Burt they do not sell it on Amazon anymore. Do you know where else I can buy it?

[@DanielP-c9g]

Were those poly bushes any good? Did they reduce ride comfort?

[@CodyYankey]

Dat power flex doe

[@rlscustoms]

Yup suspension bushings are probably the biggest pain in the ass to replace on any car not just BMW’s, try doing that on the rear subframe on a 90’s Honda Accord it sucks. Like they say you gotta break a few eggs to make an omelette, you’re gonna love that car after you’re done, the difference in handling and road feel is night and day.

[@speedacademy]

Agreed!

[@brockcampbell8727]

One trick that will make those expensive saws all blades last a lot longer is Wurth cutting oil.

[@snivesz32]

I’m in the middle of this job right now, and I can say with confidence that the parking brake routing is piss poor on this car. Routing through the subframe is completely unnecessary, it gets jammed when it rusts, and it prevents the removal of the subframe if you don’t remove the parking brake cable. But it’s jammed and in a tight spot so you can’t get any tools on it. So I just cut the PBC off and bought new ones. When it goes back on I’m routing outside because the next person to work on it will be thankful!

[@Tito_chevere]

How long time take you for replacement the bushings? Thx

[@RobertKohut]

Nice!! Great job. :-)

[@jimmehvideos]

Is there an lsd in that rear end? Good job as always guys!

[@Svrcko944]

jimmehvideos from factory in M cars since 1981

[@Mpeterson1286]

Damn. I need a press kit like that! $20,000 Snap-on box and I still don't have good bushing tools... 😅

[@KlemenJereb]

"Aaah, feel that stiffness DP!"

[@nautilus-salvo]

Should have blasted and powdercoated the subframe instead of POR 15

[@alfredolozano695]

Yall need some Rustees....

[@Injen1us]

Gotta love zie germans!

[@Fordman7575]

Why did you guys paint part of the subframe before pulling the old bushings? Dis-assemble it clean it up then paint it. Torching fresh paint is not the best for it. ;) And why are you so worried about NVH. Is this a daily driver or a drift car? It seems like, if anything you'd want solid subframe bushings on a drift car.

[@atomictrix]

Cut the ebrake cables. They are inexpensive. Then heat the tube from the outside and slide rubber sleeve out, done. 2 minutes.

[@NikoNeko.]

If I dont cringe during the intro its not a good speed academy video

[@bigdfitness5020]

Yeah, let's not do the super awkward power flex again 😂😂

[@mimitsunekitkat]

11:36 If you watch ThatDudeInBlue you'd know about this problem! 😛

[@nikitaw401]

dude, get a bushing cutter attachment and an airhammer. so much quicker than all this bushing pressing and torching.

[@Svrcko944]

You better not crash that shit after whole that work.

[@friguy4444]

You guys did good. However. There are some things that might just come back to haunt you yet with a 300,000km rear end. Such as the bearings. Or the LSD clutches. I'm sorry if I'm being a Debbie downer but someone should say it. But hey maybe nothing will ever go wrong with that rear end for the next 300,000km or more who knows right? Well the rear should feel great as mine does after I did this CRAP!! LOL. Good job!

[@Josephasaurus]

"Its so mush easier with the right tools" "Feel that stiffness DP" Wife: wtf are you watching?

[@ruinman8722]

Has Moose lost some weight or what? :D

[@steven44799]

moose looking ready for business.

[@guythedudemanbro]

Cut ebrake cables. Install hydraulic ebrake Because drift car. Problem solved. Also the fun with the ebrake cable is not over, you still get the fun of reinstalling it.

[@maxprofit1650]

Are moose and dp related to each other? 😋 Or they just look like son and father haha

[@samjohns513]

you can easily remove that bolt, i changed the arms in the car

[@Biohazard667Productions]

Wait where is TommyFyeah? XD he's all about the subframes xD

[@autofiend3785]

PT becoming mildly unhinged by the painful rusty beemer issues. Wants to lose his shit. But not in front of the camera.

[@ChardDavis]

is Moose losing weight? lol

[@speedacademy]

Yup slimming down for mating season

[@chrisg4rr377]

Why paint the subframe when the old shitty bushes are still in???

[@brucebrucestofiston5554]

A sexy dressed up Moose.

[@asandberg6]

If you're going to put a tuke on you have to have a beer and back bacon Hoser.

[@1dickycat]

He did not just POR his face 😳😳😂😂

[@speedacademydave]

just the ear lobe hahaha

[@speedacademydave]

the funny part is, Moose was getting chirped by his co-workers at the office about the black stuff on his ear :D

[@1dickycat]

Bahaha oh he has been hit with that "wear it off" paint! Cant wait to see how he gets you back 😅😅

[@Chiketyan]

Funny!

[@dmasterson12]

I would've cut that brake line so fast lol fuck that thing

[@murfenator82]

Seriously why can't DP be working on it at the same time? Put the camera on a stand and get er done!

[@xozindustries7451]

I guess all the guys who drive BMW's are used to having a loose rear end, oh wait, um.... 😒

[@speeddemon2262]

5th

[@alfredolozano695]

Moose looking different? weight loss? haircut...

[@danq3923]

The 350z was a much shorter build.

[@speedacademy]

Yes it was! Dave bought the better car 😆

[@kent570253]

I did this job in my garage this winter (actually not done, waiting on a Wavetrac). On Jackstand. I'm so lucky that my E46 is only 22 000 km. Yes 22 000km. I was pretty "easy" but painful at the same time. You guys do a pretty fun job, video is good. But that paintjob on the subframe is vomit quality.

[@fletcherschrodt7297]

@e46greyghost

[@2007dalin]

moral of the story is.. don't buy a bmw.. holy moly

[@vmoutsop]

what a bunch of hoser's eh? 😅

[@jorgegarcia4160]

1st again

[@NoNaps_Alex]

So many sexual innuendos in this episode

[@Warex06]

Fellas, I gotta break some news. I wish I didn’t have to share this, but it was basically exposed in the outtakes at the end of the video.. Moose and Pete are in a covert homosexual relationship. That’s not even the surprising part. The surprising part- Moose is the bottom (catcher) and Pete is the top (pitcher)

[@kikonkon3598]

Im really surprised with the shitty job you did... If you have the rear down, sandblast it and then paint it again properly, don't cover with paint just the spots you see and leave the rest rusty because then you will have a rusty e46 that will break in the first corner.... and we will say: what a shame, e46 are rubbish

[@phoneuser3569]

Gay guys car channel.

[@speedacademydave]

3rd! :P

[@TC9700Gaming]

4th ;)