lol my crankcase was just as gunked up as this one. Going to use some marvel mystery oil before my next oil change to hopefully clean some of that up. Save the e46's!
Yo this is awesome work! I also work on older BMW's and it takes me forever to do this work on jack stands and on my back. Wish I had some homies to help me out.
First word to mind is AWESOME! THANKS. EFFICIENT AS HELL! When I do the bushing in the rear, I’ll relook the subframe repairs done in 2016 and 36,000 back. Curious, how does the rearend ride now with the urethane bushing back there vs stock rubber? Will that promote more firm, harsher stress to the subframe? Curious as to which way to go. Little track, but the incredible torture of the streets of Chicago, makes me think, first. Thanks in advance and keep on keeping us up.
Great video! I see the cracks you pointed out at 3:48. Is there an easy way to check for sub-frame damage other than tearing apart the entire rear end? 2002 M3 slicktop manual...original owner. Only 59k, but I've beat her the whole 59k. Does the sub-frame damage typically present itself at such low mileage? Rod bearings have been replaced as a result of recall at ~ 33k, so should be good there. At what mileage does the VANOS service need to be accomplished? Are there symptoms to indicate the need for VANOS service? TIA...again, great video!
Unfortunately the subframe area can only be properly inspected with the subframe off, you cannot see all the cracks on the mounting point if it's on. I’ve seen some lower mileage examples with trunk damage so it's better to get it done sooner rather than later. As for the VANOS, typically you will get VANOS Codes to tell you it's about time to rebuild it. But at 80k-100k miles would be a good time to do look into it.
