BimmerZen

BimmerZen

Zen and the art of BMW maintenance.

Пікірлер

  • @laur1sxd
    @laur1sxdКүн бұрын

    It will work on BMW E39?

  • @BimmerZen
    @BimmerZen18 сағат бұрын

    I'm not 100% sure but I think it should be very simmilar.

  • @masriabdulwahab5466
    @masriabdulwahab5466Күн бұрын

    My bmw E90 n46 has valvetronic problem or error code according to OBD2 scanner. I cleared the code but it came back again. Ironically, the engine run fine with no rough idling and no cylinder misfiring. I believe it was because the DME or computer of the car has 'adaptation" capabilility to make engine runs normal. Bmw claims...the valvetronic purpose is to save gasoline of the car. But I don't see much difference of gasoline being used.

  • @valserrie2122
    @valserrie21223 күн бұрын

    I have this exact car. Including the exact same color combination with the red leather interior. I just bought it a couple of weeks ago with only 42,000 miles on it and new tires, in great condition except that the roof motor doesn't work (common problem) and occassionally the power steering goes out. This can be very expensive to fix. The dealer quoted me $10,000. Even just the part alone is $5,000! BUT!!! This is probably the most FUN car to drive that I've ever owned. And I fell in love with the looks. And I've had a decent number of nice cars in my lifetime. 30 so far. And that includes multiple Jaguars, multiple Mercedes (S Class), Multiple BMWs (including a 750Li), multiple Lexus, Cadillac, Corvettes, etc. My main car now is a Genesis G90 Ultimate, and it's an incredibly nice car. Probably the best all round car I've ever had even better than my Mercedes S550. But none of them were quite as much fun as this little Z4. The Corvette came pretty close, but it was an automatic. The Jaguar XK8 convertible came close, but its a bigger, heavier car. More luxurious, and also an automatic. But this little Z4 with the online 6 and the 5 speed stick with the top down. Just gives me pure JOY to drive. It's literally FUN! I di t even feel like listening to the stereo - the engine sounds so good. And the 5 speed keeps you so engaged with the car that you couldn't possibly fall asleep at the wheel. You feel alive and connected to the car every passing moment. It's not a highway cruiser. For longer trips, I take the Genesis . But for short trips to the store, dinner, etc. It is just a blast to drive.

  • @antman3891
    @antman38913 күн бұрын

    When placing the locking tools at the back, only one fits. Cyl #1 is TDC, exhaust lock tool fits but not inlet lock tool ?

  • @ninety1464
    @ninety14646 күн бұрын

    can anyone point out exactly where do the balance shafts get their oil supply? I have an N43 with oil pressure issues.. i just pulled the sump to discover someone has removed the balance shafts. I havent checked properly yet but i need to make sure the oil supply to them has been blanked!

  • @BimmerZen
    @BimmerZen6 күн бұрын

    Is your engine n43b16? 1.6 L? They donxt have balancing shafts, fyi.

  • @CSI_tuning_solutions
    @CSI_tuning_solutions6 күн бұрын

    >Mxx = junk

  • @Turok67
    @Turok676 күн бұрын

    Looking forward inspecting these components when changing the valve cover gasket at my N42. The engine running fine and perfect yet...

  • @nemanjastanojlovic01
    @nemanjastanojlovic016 күн бұрын

    I'm having the same problem on n42b20a but maybe a touch worse and what I found out is that the tiny pipe for oiling those components has little holes which where clogged so there was no lubrication

  • @BimmerZen
    @BimmerZen6 күн бұрын

    Yes, very common problem unfortunately. These oil lines need to be cleaned and checked during any job where the valve cover is off.

  • @SiphiweSimelane-bp4zs
    @SiphiweSimelane-bp4zs6 күн бұрын

    Can the engine run good with damage valvetronic roller bearing and caps

  • @BimmerZen
    @BimmerZen6 күн бұрын

    Depends on the damage. You can get away with a bit of pitting, but not so much with worn surfaces.

  • @BimmerZen
    @BimmerZen6 күн бұрын

    I made a short video on the N46 engine with corrosion damage that worked just fine: kzread.infotY9KdNR65dg?si=wYUQZX7wwopeMQP1

  • @giuseppeslife
    @giuseppeslife7 күн бұрын

    Hi everyone, I did this job months ago, unfortunatelly now that I want to remount the valvetronic unit, I am blocked because I am not sure about the order of the rocker arm.. Someone has the right order? Each one got one letter (J,F,O,A...) and the number 2.

  • @MrBojangles901
    @MrBojangles9017 күн бұрын

    Camshaft should be released ouside in and installed inside out. I don't think it matters but it's logical since you will reduce the eventual lever the valve springs exert on the camshaft when releasing it. It it said that this can "bend" the camshaft but I doubt it.

  • @Thescarwing
    @Thescarwing8 күн бұрын

    Delade du den nya kedjan eller var den delad från fabrik?

  • @frankherrera4024
    @frankherrera40248 күн бұрын

    Hi, will your tool work on a 2012 4 cyl 2.4L eco tech eng? How much are you asking?

  • @cristianchenet6723
    @cristianchenet67238 күн бұрын

    can no longer find the message I sent you regarding the lifts, I was saying that unfortunately when dismantling I mixed up the pieces and I wanted to understand if it is a problem to install them randomly, or I don't risk it and get new ones. ps: the engine has 125,000 km

  • @BimmerZen
    @BimmerZen8 күн бұрын

    Not ideal, but I would just put them back. It will probaly work just fine with such relatively low mileage.

  • @cristianchenet6723
    @cristianchenet67237 күн бұрын

    Great, thanks

  • @macardabirturk9380
    @macardabirturk93809 күн бұрын

    thank you for share

  • @VladiIliev
    @VladiIliev10 күн бұрын

    Thank you for the information.

  • @DebtFreeCars
    @DebtFreeCars10 күн бұрын

    Awesome. I was about to replace the pressure sensor. But i should check the level sensor instead. Thanks

  • @zanewesterfield5407
    @zanewesterfield540710 күн бұрын

    Ah shit. Snapped a damn oil pan bolt.

  • @antman3891
    @antman389110 күн бұрын

    Have a video on getting TDC or installing the locking pin ?

  • @BimmerZen
    @BimmerZen10 күн бұрын

    kzread.info/dash/bejne/eKJsl7tmiJzMcbA.htmlsi=qzM7A51aO3JSamBp

  • @BimmerZen
    @BimmerZen10 күн бұрын

    kzread.info3sTCKt5Oh00?si=Unj6b1MyDUJXXGQ7

  • @pitu93
    @pitu9311 күн бұрын

    Does the oil pump have a position? What would happen if it is not in the correct position?

  • @BimmerZen
    @BimmerZen11 күн бұрын

    Oil pump itself has no "special" position, but the balancing shafts do and they are driven by the oil pump shaft, so in fact, position is as important as for the crankshaft.

  • @pitu93
    @pitu9311 күн бұрын

    @@BimmerZen I changed the head gasket and did the timing, I did it in my garage and I have no chance to remove the crankcase and align the balance shafts. My question is if I could assemble the rest and go to a workshop to align the axles, what do you think? Could the engine break down on the way to the shop?

  • @BimmerZen
    @BimmerZen11 күн бұрын

    @@pitu93 I did some testing with the oil sump removed. I managed to replace the chain without disturbing the balancing shafts, but I was very carefull not to rotate the crankshaft in the whole procedure. It's a good chance that the balancing shafts are still in timing, provided that you haven’t rotated the crankshaft with the crankbolt loosend. In that case I would suggest to reassemble everything and just drive the car. If there is no change in noise/vibration, you are OK. In case there is noise/vibration after the repair, you will have to remove the oil sump and make sure the balancing shafts are back in position and engine is retimed.

  • @thedude4443
    @thedude444311 күн бұрын

    Update for 2007 - 2009 n46, the intake camshaft no longer has the the rounded end as a reference point for the correct orientation, instead one end is flush with the last lobe and one end is notched, the notched end faces up for correct orientation, exhaust cam is the same as video though.

  • @mohdazrulramli5416
    @mohdazrulramli541612 күн бұрын

    Hello Master.. May I ask if the N42 engine should add engine oil, if moving much faster engine oil is less, my question.. N42 engine where I need to repair or change parts...

  • @StephenPearman
    @StephenPearman13 күн бұрын

    Hi, i‘m repairing a fire damaged E46 and have been supplied a used LCM, following your instructions to 1st check for correct algorithm in the support list, it only finds a partial algorithm match HC912-12 coloured in red and the part number is different, does this mean i cant match to the car.?

  • @matijaskrabec8885
    @matijaskrabec888515 күн бұрын

    Im in Zagreb Vrapče e46 cabrio

  • @v6cosworth167
    @v6cosworth16715 күн бұрын

    Just ordered the 0.6Nm torque tool 👍👍👍👍

  • @rauforuc6399
    @rauforuc639915 күн бұрын

    Super💯💪

  • @pitu93
    @pitu9315 күн бұрын

    Hello, do you know the position of the cylinder head bolts? I have this problem on an n42b20, I don't know where the medium and small screws go.

  • @BimmerZen
    @BimmerZen15 күн бұрын

    Position is the same as on N43 engine: kzread.info/dash/bejne/gpqF0seandmwZrw.htmlsi=Z9FGy95ySGg0lZ4c 6 longer bolts in the center, smaller bolts on the outside of the block, the 2 smallest on the front. Torque specs for the N42: M10x170 Jointing torque 30 Nm 1. Angle of rotation 90 ° 2. Angle of rotation 90 ° M9x95 M9x125 Jointing torque 30 Nm 1. Angle of rotation 90 ° 2. skip 3. Angle of rotation 90 ° M8x95 Jointing torque 25 Nm

  • @pitu93
    @pitu9315 күн бұрын

    @@BimmerZen Great thank you very much

  • @LeonardoCostaUSA
    @LeonardoCostaUSA15 күн бұрын

    hahaha !! Awesome video, man!! I've just loved it !!

  • @user-hh3ht8tj6u
    @user-hh3ht8tj6u15 күн бұрын

    Hi Bimmerzen On my E46 m54 engine, the TDC mark at the front doesn't align with the hole in the flywheel, I tried several different flywheels, I even suspect foul on my crank. The front TDC (crank pulley and front cover) mark aligns and Piston 1 is at TDC but the flywheel mark is off

  • @sv_endless6340
    @sv_endless634018 күн бұрын

    My 320i Vanos solonoids is sooo stuck can not get it out, i can not even pry it out with a screw driver whilst having vice grips on it an pulling with all my force. yes the liitle 10mm and bracket on both is removed before someone asks

  • @BimmerZen
    @BimmerZen17 күн бұрын

    Grab it with adjustable wrench at the connector base and try to rotate it a little bit. Maybe heating up the engine might help?

  • @ninety1464
    @ninety146419 күн бұрын

    great work. just wondering why didnt you build the head with the cams and everything first?

  • @BimmerZen
    @BimmerZen19 күн бұрын

    No particular reason... :)

  • @danielvasilerusu8894
    @danielvasilerusu889420 күн бұрын

    Am făcut aceasta lucrare an fata blocului datorita videoclipului tău și mi-a ieșit perfect MULTUMESC!

  • @narinder3239
    @narinder323920 күн бұрын

    Perfect video but old underwear very funny 🤣🤣

  • @RealBadPing
    @RealBadPing21 күн бұрын

    Hello! I can’t find Top dead center. I removed the little panel protecting the flywheel. I can see the hole when rotating the crank. I can’t get the pin into the hole. Please help.. i only have a few days left to do this job..

  • @BimmerZen
    @BimmerZen21 күн бұрын

    It's there, keep trying. Try to apply a little bit of pressure on the pin while carefuly rotating the crank near the approx TDC (determine that with a stick through the spark plug hole)

  • @BimmerZen
    @BimmerZen16 күн бұрын

    I know its a bit late but here it is: kzread.info3sTCKt5Oh00?si=tsWmWUGCZkd-isey

  • @danieloeur7334
    @danieloeur733421 күн бұрын

    Thanks for your video! I got a z4 35i 2009. My direction is very hard, can you tell me where is the emplacement to check the oil, I didn’t find it. For my Z4, this is an hydraulic direction and not an electric. Thanks for your help 😊

  • @stevenfurayi8607
    @stevenfurayi860722 күн бұрын

    Can you swap the n46 engine with a manual gearbox to an n52

  • @canoaslan1011
    @canoaslan101124 күн бұрын

    what i dont understand is, after all that effort, labour, cost. why would you clean a worn lifter that cost around 15 bucks, and put it back in? There is a reason why ladies dont was their pads or tampons and put it back in.

  • @canoaslan1011
    @canoaslan101115 күн бұрын

    in saying that, this is the vest video explaining lifters and showing the insides of the lifter.

  • @WayToManyAssassins
    @WayToManyAssassins24 күн бұрын

    I replaced both gaskets with Elring gaskets a few months ago and the bottom gasket is leaking again. The surface was clean and flat and gasket was installed correctly. Have you experienced this issue?

  • @BimmerZen
    @BimmerZen24 күн бұрын

    I haven't. Maybe your oil pressure is too high? Oil pressure at idle speed with engine at operating temperature 1 Bar min Control pressure with engine at operating temperature is 4 - 6 Bar

  • @WayToManyAssassins
    @WayToManyAssassins17 күн бұрын

    ​@BimmerZen could check valve cause this? No other gaskets are leaking just this one and it's pouring out

  • @MrBojangles901
    @MrBojangles90124 күн бұрын

    Awesome video! Just bought a 118i with the N43B20A engine and this video is perfect... Engine stalled while previous owner was passing a Mercedes, haha. In fact I realized that I already watched this video before just out of interest but deffo watching again now and paying close attention!

  • @deaneybwoy4332
    @deaneybwoy433224 күн бұрын

    Great video but what was the actual reason the engine got damaged was it the timing chain guide blocking the oil filter?

  • @BimmerZen
    @BimmerZen24 күн бұрын

    Pieces of the broken plastic chain guide blocked the oil pickup. It's all in my teardown video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/eXx3j6qRqs2zmc4.htmlsi=ewVgGlcgZH9eD0y6

  • @v6cosworth167
    @v6cosworth16725 күн бұрын

    should the big ends on con rods have side to side play on the crank, got the bearings from BMW Violet for the top and Red for the bottom

  • @autofan1993
    @autofan199325 күн бұрын

    Hey, I have a problem with the same engine. The 3 mounting screws in this oil filter base cannot be tightened. They rotate. I took it out and it was a wound piece of aluminum. What should I do to thread the screw onto a larger screw?

  • @BimmerZen
    @BimmerZen25 күн бұрын

    Helicoil thread inserts is the best option. Just make sure that no debis go in to the engine oil channels. kzread.info/dash/bejne/Y21qy66keMWWYqw.htmlsi=S1XbXy6BEPR0bD1p

  • @autofan1993
    @autofan199325 күн бұрын

    @@BimmerZen Thank you ! We can always count on you :)

  • @BimmerZen
    @BimmerZen24 күн бұрын

    And let me add this: I"ve seen incorrect torque values (20Nm) in the manual. Correct tightening torque for these three bolts is 10 Nm.

  • @EweJinTee
    @EweJinTee25 күн бұрын

    Hi. I have a different case. My LCM is at the correct Odometer reading but my IKE Cluster is not. Can I code it using your method but for the Cluster instead of the LCM?

  • @bonafide9085
    @bonafide908526 күн бұрын

    I have purchased an E90 with N43 engine and it has a tampered, rolled back odometer. I brought to the service couple of times and even they did not notice that the timing chain was stretched so badly it damaged the plastic timing chain tensioner and broke it to small pieces that clogged the inlet to the oil pump. Which led to similar damage. Sometime my engine made loud rattling sound at start for about 1 minute and it became quiet, so I never suspected that this could be a problem. Sometimes on highway after driving like 30 minutes and slowing down thus having lower RPM there was a low oil pressure warning, but since I have used the car in the city mainly, I didn't get this warning. Just wanted to share this here, so maybe this info can save some money for others. Thanks for the video, it was helpful.

  • @belos65
    @belos6527 күн бұрын

    Hello! Thanks! for a very good Video. I have a Bmw 318i Petrol With Automatic gearbox. When I back the car out of the garage, the automatic transmission wants to drive the car very much, backwards. I feel like it's way too high Idling then. I have to press the brake pedal when reversing so they don't reverse too fast. Do you know anything about what could be wrong with this. They are Year Model 2006 on the Car. Thanks! From Tommy Bertilsson from Sweden

  • @hansc5190
    @hansc51906 күн бұрын

    It is normal that a cold engine needs about 2 minutes to reduce to normal idle revs. So yes it idles higher than normal. Some solutions: 1. Start car and wait two minutes. 2. Park car backwards into the garage. (In general it should be forbidden to drive backwards out of a parking spot.)

  • @robicafr
    @robicafr28 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much I’ve ordered this and have been wanting to make my buttons work ever since I bought a new steering wheel. The best and easiest tutorial to follow I love you❤

  • @tisham92
    @tisham9228 күн бұрын

    I was wondering if its possible to remove the engine without removing the gearbox?

  • @BimmerZen
    @BimmerZen27 күн бұрын

    Yes, but then you have to remove the front end or drop the engine + transmission with the whole front axle from underneath.

  • @mrdirda5590
    @mrdirda559028 күн бұрын

    Taking the intake manifold would It be possible to take out the egr?

  • @stevenfurayi8607
    @stevenfurayi860729 күн бұрын

    I tried to purchase this tool and I wasn't successful

  • @BimmerZen
    @BimmerZen29 күн бұрын

    Not sure what the problem would be. You can contact me via my email (in channel description).