Replacing the Alternator on a BMW 3-Series (E36 1998 328i) 

This is how a video should be. You listed the year, make, model of the car and an estimate of how long it should take. WELL DONE!!! EVERYONE who posts a repair video should do the same thing or have a ghost pepper jammed up their tail-pipe.

Extremely simple if you follow the video. Did however take me a minute to realize the tensioner was behind a plastic guard cap to the lower left of the alternator. Thank you for probably saving me $300-400!

you MUST remove the positive or ground battery terminal and protect it with a glove or something like it

The M3 is slightly different as the idler and tensioner are in different spots, however, the concept is pretty much exactly the same. Be sure to make a quick sketch of your serpentine belt routing before disconnecting everything.

Might be. I didn't look into it because I had to replace mine before my car left me stranded; however, the rebuilt alternators are quite expensive and often have a few complications with fitment.

“A pulley that kinda moves “ is a lot helpful

Good Morning! Ill try this on my m52 e39. I hope I don't have to disconnect my cooler like all the other vids do and be able to do this minimally invasive. Thanks!

Nice one need to do this later on. Would it be worth reconditioning old one?

sharing experiences, some store alt. are not greatest and they charge but light stays on after start. after reving it up it goes away.

thanks for the video. it's a life saver! is it possible to replace the engine belt while replacing the alternator?

You're awesome man! Second time you save my day, thank you.

Okay so the tensioner on my 2000 2.5 z3 is to the lower left behind a black plastic dust cover. Just pry off with a flat head and it will reveal a torx T50 bolt

Did you spring for the 140 amp ? Or the 80 amp? - I got the 80 amp last time - I’m going to upgrade to the 140 amp... heard it clears up all kinds of computer glitches - firing etc...

Do you know the part number for the lower alternator bolt?

Thank you for making this video I was going to pay to have this done..

NICE JOB MAN ,.. GOOD VID . MINE JUST WENT OUT 323IS

That thing. The pulley that moves is called a tensioner.

Good video. Damn, I cant imagine the cussing when you hit that thumb.

Thanks for sharing. It's worked perfectly.

Thanks man :) made it a much easier task

To ensure I replace the alternator with the correct 1 do I need any numbers of the old alternator??

Love this thanks

5:16 Because the trunks tend to develop a leak over time?

would this aplly for an e36 m3?

THANK YOU PAL!!

purchase recommendation for a 1999 323i cabrio alternator?

Thanks dude you saved me $

hey can I fit a 2004 m3 alternator on a 2001 325ci ? will it work the same ?

Do you know if it's the same process for a e36 1994 318i? My just recently went out and I'm looking forward on doing it on my own

can I do the same process in a 2002 BMW 325 ci (convertible)?

I’m having trouble the bottom screw from alternator doesn’t seem to tie do I need a new longer screw?

Great video..thx

hello i have a e36 328is and i been having a couple probs sometimes it doesent start i turn the key and the light on dash turn on radio windows etc that turns on but it doesent crank maybe a sensor or starter or fuel pump ? or maybe even electronically help

is this the same for BMW 1999 323is

Warn people about unplugging the battery lol

Same as 740il?

can’t find the pulley any help ?!

I cannot find the pully

Is it the same on an m3

thanks man

Would this work for a 92 325i?

my pully isnt 16mm

Replacing wipers 3series diesel

Ha please I need help I have bmw x3 2005 and I take off two bolts .bat no come off is any other bolt , need remove thanks again

sa peux mettre bien utile

I can't seem to find the pulley to loosen the belt on my 325i. Can someone help?

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