What $2,983.75 Worth Of BMW Repair Looks Like

[@Insane98]

In addition, I had some tips for anyone doing their oil pan gasket aswell; * Zip-tie the belt somewhere up top, it can easily be in your way when you are working underneath. *Consider replacing the P/S lines when you are there. The pump can get in your way with the lines on. *If your oil level sensor is fine, do buy a new o-ring for it. You are there, and they are cheap(PN 12611744292, on a 330Ci 2001 (prefacelift)) *When the pan is off, check the oil pump nut, consider buying one with good quality safety wire, since these are known to loosen themself. *The 2 medium lenght bolts by the transmission that go up in the oil pan can give you the illusion being threaded in whilest its actualy not in the hole. Grab a light and make sure you alligned it right, because you can get a bolt stuck in there *If you are reusing the control arms, get a second person to help with bolting the control arm bushing back on, specialy if you left the wheels on(cough cough). They are heavy and you can easily cross thread them.

[@r.weaver3769]

ALL my parts come from FCPEuro, they are the absolute best in the business.

[@DayOffDIY]

you know it! Best warranty, best pricing!

[@BrandonFinleyx]

Glad to see you got through to the team for a sponsorship, and I'm glad we continue to do well by you! Congratulations!

[@thiagocars]

So happy for see you’re back, and with sponsorship 🙌 👏

[@ForidKhan123]

Whoop whoop!!! Been waiting for a sick upload! 1:31:00 - I’d suggest getting a digital display of the coolant temperature on the speedo. Hold down the left button until it shows test, let go and press nineteen times until you see the number 19, then let go for a second until 19.0 is displayed then press seven times until 0.7 is displayed. This is when you’ll get a digital readout of the coolant temperature. The M54 thermostats tend to open at 97°C.

[@erikludlow]

oh man im about to watch a movies length of bmw repairs

[@shrkys4]

hahaha isn't it always the case, it's a horror story with a steep budget...

[@beblonski]

Congrats on the fcp euro sponsor! I always buy my parts from them for that lifetime warranty, highly recommend as well.

[@DayOffDIY]

Appreciate it! I’m pumped. Can’t think of a better brand to represent on the channel

[@No_Life_Liam]

Congrats on the sponsorship Alec! Really well deserved. It's currently Sunday morning here and I have some time to kill so a 2 hour repair video sounds like a great time.

[@DayOffDIY]

You’re the man Liam! Stoked to be working with these dudes, best bmw parts supplier around in my opinion

[@No_Life_Liam]

@@DayOffDIY Man I wanted to throw in that I finally got around to watching this properly, (even the wife sat down to watch) and we were floored at the level of work you got into in just this one video. I hope people here can appreciate how difficult it is to drop the sub frame and get to something like an oil pan gasket. Great work on this one.

[@E90s65]

I am so glad to see you !!! Was getting worried 🫶can’t wait to watch the video. Hope you are doing well

[@craigjohnston1194]

Wow what a ton of work, I had the exact same issue with my 330. Replaced every part of the vacuum system but still getting P0171 & P0174 😡. Replaced the MAF & issue fixed. Great to have you back!

[@diogogomes309]

just spent 1:52:07h watching this man doing interesting stuff, no breaks, no glances at the phone , just a good time spent

[@DayOffDIY]

means a lot! thank you so much!!!

[@SHOoff11]

Glad to see you back, man! Missed the videos, hope all is well!

[@DayOffDIY]

Thanks dude, appreciate you! Doing great, cranking away on the turbo swap, almost done!!!

[@SHOoff11]

@@DayOffDIY awesome, can’t wait for that video!

[@JVBNorway]

Good to see a new upload, and great work as always! And the FCPEuro sponsorship is huge!

[@robsweekendgarage]

Fantastic epic vid Alec! Congrats on the FCP Euro partnership. They are the best and my go to for all my bmw projects. Give Sage a belly rub from me!

[@DayOffDIY]

Appreciate you Rob! Super pumped on it. Let’s catch up soon

[@kirkhakenen8781]

Greatest mechanic of all time! A man of the people. Thanks for all your hard work and epic videos dude.

[@DayOffDIY]

Thanks for your endless support and friendship Kirk!!!

[@meensbeans]

I just discovered your channel and I'm loving it so far! I've been a BMW owner for 19 years now and an e46 owner for almost 14 years. I love how informative and honest you are. My dad ran his own auto repair shop for almost 30 years. Between my non-mechanical brain and my dad's impatience with teaching, it's disappointing I never learned car repair from him. I would save so much money on labor at shops! Your friend is getting a great deal since most shops charge double if not triple what you charge for labor plus markup on parts. That job would easily cost $5000 anywhere else. Thanks for putting out educational and informative content. We need more honest and straightforward people/auto techs like you in the world. ❤

[@DayOffDIY]

Thank you for the kind words, I appreciate the support! I hope you stick around , I got A LOT more BMW content coming!

[@mohammadhayatca3244]

Very thorough, the oil pan gasket leak sucks. Thank you for the upload. straight to the point and no BS.

[@parkside_baby]

I have a 2003 325i I’m currently doing all the maintenance right now this video is so helpful to diagnose the slight noises it’s making. So far I have replaced the entire cooling system, power steering system, but I need to replace my coil packs and spark plugs because I have a misfire in cylinder 3 & 5. Thank you, your videos are so helpful for me bro🙏🏽👍🏽

[@elplopplo]

Just got my first BMW, got a 02 325i wagon. This video helped a lot to know some of the repairs I need and how to do them. Great video!

[@Qmark78]

Great to see you back man 🫡

[@therandomnessofitall1707]

nice to see you, glad you're uploading a video!

[@danielgalvan8537]

Good to have you back brotha!👊

[@SahilGondhedekar]

You know it's good time when Alec uploads🔥🙌🏻

[@bogusienombre355]

Alec, this episode is a fantasic resource for many procedures. Thank you for that. I have a suggestion. Could you please consider adding a chapter marking feature? I know I will need this a few times in the future and finding the marker for what I need would save me a tremendous amount of time. All the best Bogs.

[@bogusienombre355]

Channel sponsorship! We all knew you were sponsorship material. Now..they need to bring you out to some of their events across the country. That would definitely bring my e46 out for a meet and greet! Congratulations Alec!!

[@DayOffDIY]

That would be legendary! Hopefully as we keep working together I can keep building that relationship

[@user-nw7kf6nl2y]

Love the look of these pre face lift 3 series. Congrats on the sponsorship🎉

[@TheHunterHofman]

Yeah, love these kind of video, hence why I make my own haha. Good to have you back and really enjoyed this lengthy video!

[@Downy1230]

definitely watching this again when I go to do my rebuild, absolute perfect knowledge and some great tips for leaks! one thing to consider but not necessary is the oil pump nut wire tie fix, best to do when doing anything oil pan related, but the permanent fix would be to upgrade the oil pump shaft and the nut at the same time so it doesnt shear or vibrate loose, oh and fcp ftw best parts

[@bogusienombre355]

Great tip! Was wondering.. Where to purchase shaft and nut? Which oil pump, L30 or L20? Thank you in advance.

[@Downy1230]

@@bogusienombre355 oh the l30 or l20 is the power steering pump model, and it's dependent on the hard lines you already have in your car, no real difference between them power wise/feel but I think the shaft is stronger on the l30 but again that depends on what you already have as those lines would be specific to the pump. As for the oil pump, If money and time isn't a problem, then the gsr four bolt oil pump shaft and rotor is the best upgrade, paired with a new harmonic balancer on the crankshaft, as the old one will be fatigued, and an upgrade for that would be the ati super damper as well. If cheap is the option, get the Achilles shaft upgrade since that uses a better design and you would have to manually change out the oil pump rotor and press it out and onto the Achilles shaft, that would give it the strength to prevent snapping but also solves the backing out of the oil pump nut. Overall it's a bit of a process but you'd save 400-500 compared to the gsr pump but I personally would spend the money and get the fully assembled pump from gsr with their upgraded shaft and slap in a new harmonic balancer while you're in there, less risk of failure with oil pump not sending oil effectively imo

[@bogusienombre355]

@Downy1230 thanks! Ati?ATI? Gsr? I'm not sure what that is. Super damper, is that inside pump? Do you have links or product #'s, brand names. I feel it might take me too long of time to find products. Sorry, this is not familiar to me as you know. Thank you again very much.

[@shrkys4]

Awesome journey, so happy to see you happy once that MAF was changed. Wet filters are MAF killers, usually happens after the first cleaning and re-oilingof the filter as peeps over-oil them. Really enjoyed your video and looking forward to the next one!

[@DayOffDIY]

Yeah these MAFs fail so damn often!

[@blakedelaney1951]

DSC/Traction Control Lights. Might need the Solder fix done on the ABS Unit. You can remove it and send off for repair. The Solder connections weaken over time from heat cycles. After the car warms up heat will weaken the solder and cause the trifecta. Traction control, Brake and ABS warning lights.

[@DustyPearl-13]

Hey Bud: liked your energy, so I subbed, liked and watched while having nice snacks & a hot coffee with milk! Keep them coming! New subscriber from Montreal, Canada

[@DayOffDIY]

Really appreciate it Aziz!!! Glad you enjoyed!

[@WeekendMechanics]

Awesome! I'm gonna need to do exactly the control arms and straightening the wheel at some point soon. This is gold!

[@mickduffy]

Very impressive. Thank you for your professionalism. Brilliant.

[@chadriddle3517]

For some reason KZbin stopped showing me your videos for suggestions! I just happen to search you up and see what’s happening recently and boy I’m I thankful I did what an amazing informational video of the e46! Thank you Alec also congrats on fcp been my go to for many years. Additionally almost 30k subs outstanding

[@DayOffDIY]

Chad welcome back! I’ve been looking for your name. How are you ?! Thanks man I’m stoked, couldn’t ask for a better company to work with on the channel. Almost 30k!!!

[@DayOffDIY]

Big video out tomorrow morning, turbo replacement on my e90. Keep your eyes out!

[@chadriddle3517]

@@DayOffDIY yes sir I will be tuned in for sure !! Love your content brother

[@chadriddle3517]

@@DayOffDIY I’m doing well Alec! Hope all is well for you too! Glad your continuing to grow I said from the very beginning when you started you would be successful because your have an amazing attitude/personality and skill set . I know you will continue to do well . I kinda been focusing on a 2008 Colorado crew cab I bought for my daughter so been very involved with that recently. Today I thought about you because I found a big rip in one of my e46 intake boots and I thought time to smoke 💨 the rest and of course your who I have to think for that! Went to the junkyard today and pulled e46 trunk lid and rear bumper so back on bmw flavor for awhile . Still have the old 2 e46’s and my girlfriend’s old e60 running fairly well. Thank you again for all the great Bmw content buddy!

[@DayOffDIY]

Awesome! You’re getting after it! Hope you have some cool bonding time with your daughter over that truck . Sounds like you’re getting some good use out of my old smoke machine!!!! 👊🏻 Cheers Chad, thanks for tying in with me. talk later 🙌🏼

[@Sifsarmonikas]

Great video man, it’s been a while but it was worth it. Take care of yourself

[@johngalv9288]

thanks for the videos! I've done a fair amount of repairs and maintenance on my E90 325i '06. As far as the oil pan gasket...I'm not comfortable doing, maybe it'll be later on, not too bad a leak now.

[@DayOffDIY]

I have a video coming out soon with an N54 oil pan in it, hopefully that will shed some light! It’s not an easy job, but doable with less experience than me no doubt!

[@bogusienombre355]

Keep a good eye on gasket leak. Mine after knowing it was a small leak got worse at maybe 300 miles more. Best of luck to you.

[@johnnygandy3931]

Hey man, great work. Been watching for a minute, love the channel my friend.

[@karijore]

Congrats for the co-op with FCP euro!

[@kbowlden94]

I used to have a honda that id work on and maintain and man did FCP euro show me how badly other parts dealers suck. So glad they exist.

[@DayOffDIY]

@FCPEuro is the bomb!!! Best European parts supplier out there

[@AB-jk7tw]

FCP Euro is the only way to go.

[@DayOffDIY]

They’re the best in the biz!

[@rossparkes]

Sick video man, I bet she is running absolutely mint now! I just did my oil pan gasket, a little more annoying with the auto box cooler in the way. Which coolant are you using by the way? I know it's the best, but if not using OEM stuff what would you recommend?

[@DayOffDIY]

Yoooo!!! I usually use Zerex G48 coolant, you can find it at most oreillys and stuff :) Well done on the pan!!!

[@Vicncoffee]

I effing love this channel. I have zero mechanical skills , but absolutely love watching this channel. Makes me think maybe one day I can change my own oil filter when I get my bmw 😅💙

[@DayOffDIY]

Really appreciate it Vic! I made a video on how to do a bmw oil change if you ever want to tackle it!!!

[@Vicncoffee]

@@DayOffDIYaweome , good to know! Thanks!

[@apokobondoni]

Great content as always. I noticed you didn't cover the alternator while pressure washing the engine. And then you had to replace the alternator. Could that have been the cause of the bad alternator? Ive heard that it's not a good thing to pressure wash the engine without covering the alternator

[@DayOffDIY]

Great point! Could be a possible cause. I’ve pressure washed engines over 100 times like this without any issues, but it’s a possibility

[@mevanc7304]

Shifter cup bushing uninstall - from top: using needle nose pliers, ROTATE the cup bushing ccw, and just pull shifter and bushing out. Install: First install cup bushing to ball bushing on shifter, place assembly on shifter arm opening and turn cw with needle nose pliers. No need tap or brake bushings. Lemforder control arms: Quality control of lemforder rubber parts are so bad. I had lemforder control arms ball joint rubber bellows cracked ( all 4 of them) in 2 years less than 4000 miles. Check m539 ( Streten) also had bad rubber parts from lemforder on his wife’s X5

[@Samuel-Irizarry]

Great Job with vid and everything buddy, 1st time seen your video + channel. Watched the whole thing, because im curious & im also a BMW diag technician, working for a imho a small independent BMW/Euro Service & Repair shop (4 bays with liift etc.) in south Florida, so i like to learn everyday something if since KZbin is my day and night entertainment lol. You remind me of myself with your diagnosing, trouble shooting etc. You have great work ethics and thoroughness from what I see. I try set/lead by example to my children, family, coworkers that when im working on anything I do as good as for yourself and take pride in my work. Id love to make videos someday aswell. I will keep viewing yours, ✌️ bro..

[@11sins]

Amazing overview of a specialist mechanic's process for this incredible generation of BMWs. What are the best ways to support you?

[@DayOffDIY]

really appreciate you! watching my content is always a big help, comments, liking the videos, i also have a youtube member program, a patreon, and a free discord community you can join! :)

[@ski69]

Hey Alec, I've done couple of them oil pan gasket swaps and I used Purple Power to clean the pan outside and soaked the inside over night ....it came out like brand new! You gotta level out the pan so she fills all the way to the top for the over night....it's a miracle cleaner and safe for the environment.....I get mine at Auto Zone 5 gal jugs are the best......anyways, awesome to see you back and awesome content brother

[@WeekendMechanics]

Hey Alec brother, chapters would a welcome addition on this one 😋 cheers!

[@ReeseSS01]

Hey Alec, in the early model E46s theres a round connector under the bonnet in the “drug stash” nicknamed the Pac-Man connector. For my car I have to jump pins 2-17-20 in this connector to get ISTA to communicate. So a wire from pin 2 to pin 17, and then a wire from pin 17 to pin 20. By default only the ECU is wired to the OBD plug inside the car, but jumping these pins allows all modules to communicate to the OBD connector. I think this might be the case with the car in the video because I see it also has the early model tubular brace under the engine like mine instead of the aluminium plate. You can also get an adapter that plugs into the Pac-Man connector and has an OBD output but 2 little wires to jump the pins is simple enough 😆 there are diagrams etc online if you search for “E46 packman pin jump”.

[@ReeseSS01]

Oh and the upper front strut mounts are mushroomed quite badly on that car as well (also like mine lol). If left alone the tower will actually rip apart eventually. I had to hammer mine back flat, buy reinforcement plates and some new strut top mounts. BMW revised the design of the top mounts because the early ones would deform with the strut tower. The newer ones are designed differently to help prevent them deforming.

[@javiermaeda4855]

How do the moisture can cause DSC light??? What connectors should be cleaned or adressed?? 😊

[@DayOffDIY]

The solution for me was resetting the steering angle sensor

[@javiermaeda4855]

@@DayOffDIY id be trying that, currently doing complete monroof and headliner swao thanks a Lot keep up good work 👏🏻

[@hughokane5572]

Great to watch. Well produced and informative. Great job 👍 My 2000 E46 has a M43 though!! 😂

[@Barkey10]

can you start creating content for the E83 BMW X3 with the N52 engine please? Love your channel

[@DayOffDIY]

I’d love to! Just don’t have an N52 on hand at the moment

[@valentincirciu3836]

Great job. Good old school craftsmanship.

[@МаксимКамельчук]

Здравствуйте, можете поделиться что за табличка на 8:45 минуте видео? И где ее найти? Как я понял она мерит разряжение во впускном коллекторе чтобы определить не работающую вентиляцию картера?

[@johnyorke9711]

Pretty incredible. How many hours did it take to complete all the work?

[@tkloveshair]

You look incredible Alec! Hope your time off youtube was good to you ❤

[@DayOffDIY]

Hey thank you TK!!’

[@serhanarslanturk6426]

Absolutly enjoyed your Video Alec. Awesome how you took care of that timeless e46. Brought me some Memories as i had done some diy's on Mine back in the time. Please give sage a belly rub from me tho. Awesome sponsor you have there. Also thanks to the guys from FCPEurope ❤. Keep the good work going 💪 Greetings from Germany 🫡

[@DayOffDIY]

You’re the best Serhan! Appreciate you!

[@RichardWashburn-x1o]

I bought a bmw x3 2011 F25 with the N52 engine. A total lemon i have been trying to get it running ever since. Got a family of 5 and my x3 tries to crank but doesnt actually run. Any suggestions?

[@DayOffDIY]

Brutal! Usually the N52s are decently reliable. Any faults for the crank sensor? It’s a common cause of a crank no start, or check fuel pressure at the tail for a potential failed fuel pump

[@drixmonti12]

Hey. I'm looking at getting an E46 Wagon that I saw on Facebook. There are multiple codes that deal with the connecters from the engine wiring harness (P0117, P0102, P0197, P1351). From your experience is this a case of a bad engine wiring harness, wrong battery (Has H7, 94R), or a new Alternator?

[@lieutenantdan8170]

I'd get rid of the K&N filter those always foul MAF sensors

[@DayOffDIY]

Absolutely! I’m not a fan of k&n anymore, the oil can be problematic

[@bavariansleeper]

What about torque settings for the suspension components?😮

[@DayOffDIY]

I torqued em with ugga Duggas

[@andrewgarcia3136]

2 hours of diy hell yeah looking forward to more of the 335i build

[@DayOffDIY]

Almost done with the turbos! Coming out super nice !!!

[@Huzeyfesak61]

the lift what you use which brand is it, where can i buy it?

[@DayOffDIY]

It’s a vevor 5k lift, link in the description!

[@Insane98]

INPA might not work because you have to bridge 2 connections on the cable. Have you looked in to that?

[@JBW3rkLife]

Ah 3-6 Maria reference. Yep immediately subscribed!!!

[@DayOffDIY]

Yessss!! Someone noticed it!!! I was jamming. Gotta love 3-6

[@wnturck]

Good to see you!

[@dawoynemurphy7023]

Where u get the lifts from ??

[@DayOffDIY]

Amazon link in description! :)

[@joes1973]

Oil pan gasket doesn't look to bad, why do I feel it is much more of a PITA with an automatic AWD car. One day I'll get to it. Great content!

[@Binghatz]

Solid video Alec

[@gregorytolson1648]

Really wanna pick one of these things up as my third car, I feel I could get it to brand new status mechanically and daily it for years to my job and always have a grin on my face. Unfortunately can’t convince wife on the extra costs. I have a 2003 z4 with the M54B30 and 6 speed manual and can’t find myself parting ways with it

[@DayOffDIY]

A Z4 with the M54 is also a wonderful car! I love how much room the engine bay has for that chassis. So much easier to work on!

[@gillyE90.93]

Not bad for 2k. Where are you located?

[@DayOffDIY]

Northern California Humboldt county

[@gillyE90.93]

@@DayOffDIY Aww man! 8 hours away from me😭

[@cameronlaurent]

Nice detailed video!!

[@bomar55]

may i know what type of the car jack/lift is please

[@DayOffDIY]

Link is in the description :)

[@raulbudi2089]

Let’s goo, hope you’re doing well bud!

[@DayOffDIY]

Doin great thanks Raul!!!!

[@JmanRx81]

Somebody gift this man a 2-post lift!

[@bimmersimp2750]

oven cleaner is a great degreaser btw. but be sure to wash thoroughly after

[@mr.spokomaro]

Shout out to FCP euro. Hope tgat one day they will expand to UK.

[@jutto64]

Great Job, well done. 👍

[@Insane98]

Welcome back!

[@Kishkab]

After spending countless weeks diagnosing my P171 and P174 lean codes and checking for vacuum leaks and I changed the oil separator kit yet the code kept still coming back after the vacuum leaks were fixed. It ended up being a faulty mass airflow sensor….

[@stephencooper5040]

You were a woodland firefighter? My cousin did that for a while up in the Mt Shasta area.

[@ryanhumphrey9037]

$6,000.00? Is that ALL? I spent that the first month of owning my 2008 335i e92… in total, it’s about $17,000.00. Three times what the car is worth!!! 🤣🤣🤣 Love FCP❤️💯👍🏽

[@jdgaming7420]

What’s everything u had to fix and replace ?? Help me prevent this from happening 😅

[@ididthat101]

I love this channel... keep up the good work

[@adewordl]

Best video respect from germany Stuttgart 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@kaperthatrapper2872]

I need some control arm bushings.. my car needs alot of work for sure😅

[@DayOffDIY]

A lot of em do, hopefully this video will help you tackle your own! You can do “just” the bushings pretty easy with a pry bar, 16mm socket, and a hammer

[@JmanRx81]

Somebody gift this man a vapor blasting cabinet!

[@scowen5392]

shout out to those that watched the whole thing ! (i’m one of those)

[@DayOffDIY]

Means a lot! Thank you!!’

[@bogusienombre355]

I'm one my 2nd viewing.

[@johnriley9214]

Great work ethics just like i did for 53 years,but you are spending a lot of money on an old car is it worth it?great standard of mechanics well done .

[@DayOffDIY]

For this particular vehicle, Erik loves the car, and wants to clean her up to keep as a reliable daily driver. In comparison to a newer used car, I think he’s makin the right call. If you love it, why sell it

[@bogusienombre355]

One must drive it to know you love it. It's a great peppy engine with a nice exhaust note and great handling with grippy tires.

[@MarceloPaciorek]

i love your videos, mate!

[@joegoh1968]

nice work!

[@johnriley9214]

Were you a BMW tech.before fire fighting?

[@DayOffDIY]

I was! Worked for USFS and Calfire, now im doing content full time :)

[@EpicRaf]

FCP Euro is great!

[@Pedro88311]

awesome!!!!!!!! Thanks

[@unknownuser8555]

Hi eric 1.get yourself a honda or 2.get yourself a toyota 3.just change oil 4.start saving money with decisions 1 and 2😂

[@Tonyk24]

Great video

[@sethselasie2313]

Am in Ghana and I have a similar car can you help me get the parts

[@DayOffDIY]

Sorry I don’t know how to source parts in Ghana :/

[@leveluplife8585]

I did a lot of these same jobs you just did. Only difference was I did it over 5 years of ownership 😂

[@JohnLampson]

Epic video, and I learned so much from it, and am inspired by your work. Hooray for long-form videos full of epic content. One piece of constructive feedback: more Sage ridealongs, please!

[@DayOffDIY]

More sage ride along guaranteed. Almost done with the turbo swap and I’ll throw her in the shotgun seat for the road test 👍🏻

[@mohammadhayatca3244]

An excellent source for diy community. K😊

[@magic8301]

bro you need to turn in the white bushing of the gear shifter not tap it in :D

[@DayOffDIY]

Thanks for the tip! now i know ! :)