Bmw Thermostat Replacement E46 Blogged At Shadetree Mecвђ Bmw thermostat replacement (e46) this is a do it yourself reference for replacing the thermostat on the e46 bmw engines. mine is a 2002 330ci convertible, but this job should apply to all 1999 2005 bmw 3 series vehicles. the symptom leading to this repair was that the service engine soon light on my car would come on after driving some distance. Blogged at: shadetree mechanic 2009 11 bmw thermostat re this is a do it yourself reference on replacing the thermostat on the e46 bmw engines. mine.
Shadetree Mechanic Bmw Thermostat Replacement E46 To remove the thermostat: remove the 11mm nut that holds the engine hoist bracket, remove the 13mm bolt of the lower part of engine hoist bracket, and the 3x10mm bolts that hold the thermostat on the block. have some rags below the thermostat as coolant (around 1.5l) will be spilled. you don't want coolant on the engine belt. Check all of the hoses for leaks. allow the engine to cool down. recheck the coolant level in the expansion tank and top off if necessary. tags. bmw e46 thermostat. bmw e46 thermostat repair | 1998 2006 3 series | replace your leaking or malfunctioning thermostat. easy instructions, do it yourself and save!. 2005 325i e46, automatic trans, 110k miles, replaced the fan clutch, thermostat, and coolant flush with bmw parts from the dealer. replaced both belts. bled the coolant res. idled the car for 20 minutes, running the heater and then the a c. drove it around for about an hour, put on about 30 miles. My understanding is that you remove the intake, fan, fan shroud, disconnect the hoses, then remove thermostat housing and replace the thermostat. my main question is, should i drain the coolant out from the temperature sensor located down low, or is there a better way to do this and not lose so much fluid? 01 26 2021, 08:39 am.
Shadetree Mechanic Bmw Thermostat Replacement E46 2005 325i e46, automatic trans, 110k miles, replaced the fan clutch, thermostat, and coolant flush with bmw parts from the dealer. replaced both belts. bled the coolant res. idled the car for 20 minutes, running the heater and then the a c. drove it around for about an hour, put on about 30 miles. My understanding is that you remove the intake, fan, fan shroud, disconnect the hoses, then remove thermostat housing and replace the thermostat. my main question is, should i drain the coolant out from the temperature sensor located down low, or is there a better way to do this and not lose so much fluid? 01 26 2021, 08:39 am. Vemo thermostat £43.14. continental contitech ac belt £11.40. continental contitech water pump belt £22.74. you will also need 5l of antifreeze. bmw sell 1.5l bottles at £9.90, you will need 4 bottles. or. i used comma's xstream g48, which is bmw approved. i paid £19.99 for 5l. Bmw antifreeze & distilled water, 1 bottle redline water wetter (if in hot climates) jack the front of car up and support properly. 1) remove airbox completely and fan shroud, clutch fan removal (easier) 2) remove 3 top 10mm bolts where engine hook is located at thermostat, have catch pail cans avail as their will be coolant spillage.
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