You Don't Want To Do This STARTER Replacement BMW 325i √ Fix it Angel

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  • @danielpacurar2644
    @danielpacurar2644 Před 3 lety +24

    I've always removed the intake manifold to help facilitate room to remove the starter. Glad to know it can be done from under the vehicle as well. Good job!

    • @WizzRacing
      @WizzRacing Před 3 lety +2

      Me too..I just remove it. Do everything from the top...

  • @Rfrxs91
    @Rfrxs91 Před 3 lety +7

    Takes me about 45 mins to remove the intake and everything else around it to clear enough room for starter to be removed from on top. This was a wild way to do it.

  • @pelotas56
    @pelotas56 Před 3 lety +48

    Friends don't let friends work on bmw...time to loose his number😂

    • @n9wox
      @n9wox Před 3 lety +3

      Especially if the car doesn't show up on time.

    • @lar4305
      @lar4305 Před 3 lety

      Hahaha, i hate working on BMW's , VW, Audi. The people that design the cars are torturous.

    • @vietnguyenlong7132
      @vietnguyenlong7132 Před 3 lety

      Lll3Iioooo899i4£2oôd3iol3LO ô033QQll33zdsldesi4pp0i4kpk

  • @aymw9259
    @aymw9259 Před 3 lety +1

    HOLY CRAB ! That is a lot of work just for removing BMW starter. No wonder my mechanic friend told me he only fix Japanese car........ GOD bless you Mr FixItAngel.

  • @adamanderson8631
    @adamanderson8631 Před 3 lety +7

    I knew it was bad when i was quoted $1600 from the local dealer to do it. I did mine up top by removing the intake manifold, well i had just broken my hand so i convinced my brother, a BMW motorcycle mechanic, to do it for me. Cost me a six pack!

    • @FixItAngel
      @FixItAngel  Před 3 lety +2

      wait..what?? $1600!!?? nice that you convinced your brother. and only a sic pack?? lol

  • @sungbros
    @sungbros Před 3 lety +24

    Angel: You're wearing slippers or shoes ? Go put on shoes, you're pushing a car.
    Daughter: But you're wearing slippers...
    Angel: Do as I say...not as i do

  • @litoloco4fish
    @litoloco4fish Před 3 lety +6

    BMW Nightmares!!! Amazing kuya how you film this stuff even though you barely have room for your hands 🤙🏽👍🏼

  • @huanweili7699
    @huanweili7699 Před 3 lety +2

    Wow, I respect you for doing the job from the bottom and still be able to get it done. Great job bro.

  • @PaedrianGuides
    @PaedrianGuides Před 3 lety +4

    Great work. I’ve done a few of these at work. I’ve always pulled the intake manifold; alittle more work but ALOT easier. Labor time is more than enough.

    • @FixItAngel
      @FixItAngel  Před 3 lety +1

      i will try from the top next time. i was just following the repair manual. But you can always say, there are other ways to do a repair. You don't have to always follow the book. Many have commented like yours. Go on the top and remove the intake manifold. I get it. thank you for the comment. Happy Thanksgiving.

  • @randyanderson4360
    @randyanderson4360 Před 3 lety +26

    Dam Angel you got more patience than a hospital. I've would've taken a week to replace that. Keep up the good work

  • @andresrodriguez393
    @andresrodriguez393 Před 3 lety +1

    You are AWESOME!..Thank you. I was trying to get the top bolt out and now I know I can.

  • @MrGibratan
    @MrGibratan Před 3 lety +7

    Good job i did mine removing the intake manifold its a time consuming job

  • @coreymills1520
    @coreymills1520 Před 3 lety +2

    Man that's old school great job I haven't seen nobody do that since the 80s I haven't had to do that since I had an old Toyota with a 4-speed or 5-speed shift from the early 80s rear wheel drive

  • @googleplusisdead
    @googleplusisdead Před 3 lety +2

    You're an angel to do this for your friend, wow.

  • @jonathanrpu
    @jonathanrpu Před 2 lety +1

    you bring back memories of the absolute " bastards" of many jobs I once used to tackle for a living "...40 years of awkwardness is hard on the joints , neck and knees ....Look after yourself the best you can and your lovely family.....from Jonathan in Northern Ireland United Kingdom.....love your show and colourful honest language when describing some of the painful operations!....fan for years "Angel".....i will have to buy a souvenir from you as on of my favorite nice guys working hard for your family and lack of electro car lifts....I would have been a useful friend to you if i lived in your country as i was also making old cars like new to a high standard which brings in custom by the truck load!....Carry on the great work and providing for your kids etc. as it is well earned and deserved.

  • @johnpaulgarrett1
    @johnpaulgarrett1 Před 2 lety +1

    Great job, jack! That's called perseverence.

  • @crimthegrim
    @crimthegrim Před 3 lety +5

    I think it's time for you to get your self a car lift sir I think you have earned it with all your hard work

  • @Elboricua787PR
    @Elboricua787PR Před 3 lety

    Good job Angel keep the videos coming you’re my pandemic entertainment.👍🤟

  • @domy2yo
    @domy2yo Před 3 lety +50

    Removing the intake manifold is the best way to do this starter..

    • @ezequielnassiaca861
      @ezequielnassiaca861 Před 3 lety

      Kkkkkkk he didn't know how he knows

    • @arthuresclamada1805
      @arthuresclamada1805 Před 3 lety +2

      yep, that's how it's done. At the same time the CPS is replaced because that sensor is also a bitch to replace and it does fail. Doing it under is the most difficult route.

    • @mavricxx
      @mavricxx Před 3 lety +1

      What’s the CPS?

    • @arthuresclamada1805
      @arthuresclamada1805 Před 3 lety

      ​@@mavricxx Crankshaft Position Sensor, same location as the starter.

    • @domy2yo
      @domy2yo Před 3 lety

      @@mavricxx Crank Position Sensor

  • @zuradzmanashvili6168
    @zuradzmanashvili6168 Před 3 lety

    You are a cool guy, I learned a lot from you. Good luck brother.

  • @Romee_rome
    @Romee_rome Před 3 lety +1

    Your family has grown up so much.

  • @LexusRepair
    @LexusRepair Před 3 lety +1

    Nice work bro 👍🏽😎

  • @oryhara4320
    @oryhara4320 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Please people do this from the top.....I know it seems daunting to pull the intake but its really not, then everything is really easy to access. no jack, no lowering of transmission, no risk of dropping a car on yourself or the frustrations of try to reach up into that tiny space. and honestly its much faster.
    great job on the video and your tenacity is to be admired.

  • @garygushue4273
    @garygushue4273 Před 3 lety

    Replaced a couple not a fun job except i did it from the top & removed intake. It's a little bit easier than from the bottom but a good video as always angel :)

  • @RobBread1
    @RobBread1 Před 3 lety

    That is one crazy repair.

  • @lillyfuentes7618
    @lillyfuentes7618 Před 3 lety

    With all your efforts and all your knowledge..you should have your own car repair shop.I really enjoyed your videos.ty

  • @NVzla
    @NVzla Před 3 lety

    Hey Angel! Those old bottle jacks make perfect transmission jacks.

  • @TheThreeLeggedChair
    @TheThreeLeggedChair Před 3 lety

    perfect job for a sore neck. Good job.

  • @luismarty1685
    @luismarty1685 Před 3 lety +3

    On some of those BMW's it's much easier to remove the intake manifold to gain access to the starter.

    • @FixItAngel
      @FixItAngel  Před 3 lety +1

      I will try that next time. Just following the repair manual procedure

    • @erickjuma7643
      @erickjuma7643 Před 2 lety

      Most pple seem to be recommending removing the intake

  • @san1tizer698
    @san1tizer698 Před měsícem

    brother just take the intake manifold off and use a 10 mm box wrench to get the etorx bolts off the back of the starter, I did this whole job on my e46 in an hour. granted I have taken my intake manifold off over 10 times and it takes me 15 minutes at this point. Your commitment to getting it out from the bottom is admirable and I appreciate your effort.

  • @adamedwards2435
    @adamedwards2435 Před 3 lety

    He shows it all the good and the bad.👍

  • @jdretiree2433
    @jdretiree2433 Před 3 lety

    A well deserved thumbs up!!!!!!

  • @azozazoz1713
    @azozazoz1713 Před 3 lety

    واصل ابداعك يا اخي مشاء الله

  • @joerex2612
    @joerex2612 Před 3 lety

    I did working in that kind of situation on my cars during my younger years, but now, can't do it anymore. I'm 75 y o now... hahaha. I admire your patience.

  • @TriHariyantoTH
    @TriHariyantoTH Před 3 lety

    i cant wait for next content. its very educated 👍

    • @zerkfiter
      @zerkfiter Před 3 lety

      think you mean educational.just trying to be helpful..🙂

  • @abdalqadr1
    @abdalqadr1 Před 3 lety

    Amazing man

  • @choisoon3993
    @choisoon3993 Před 3 lety +7

    The first 3 minutes was hilarious.Anyway your daughter was helpful.

  • @wellokayyes1266
    @wellokayyes1266 Před 9 měsíci

    What a nightmare my friend. Yet you made it through and made me laugh many times here lol, all in all excellent work!! 🏁

  • @henryboytvvlog767
    @henryboytvvlog767 Před rokem

    Thumbs up done ✅ brother ❤ watching from Canada 🇨🇦

  • @Zslowzr1
    @Zslowzr1 Před 3 lety +1

    Did this not too long ago. Intake manifold needs to come off. Pretty easy job

  • @mealston1725
    @mealston1725 Před 3 lety

    Stay Safe. AllMyBest to You and Yours this season

  • @prlover14
    @prlover14 Před 3 lety

    Great job and love your videos! Especially since you show it from how to do it on the ground in your driveway. I wonder what that strap was that was hanging by the firewall with the eyelet. It seemed like an extra grounding strap and the starter looked like it was replaced before. Coincidence perhaps?

  • @ganeshwarmangroo7614
    @ganeshwarmangroo7614 Před 3 lety +1

    Very good angel

  • @ericcorbrion2421
    @ericcorbrion2421 Před 3 lety

    Good job !

  • @pierombon
    @pierombon Před 3 lety +1

    The BMW E46 6-cylinder engine starter motor is located on the left side of the engine below the intake manifold. It is not the easiest part to access on your BMW and can be replaced a few different ways. On most rear wheel drive manual transmission models, you can access the starter from below. On rear wheel drive automatic transmission models, you can access it from below but there limited workspace. On all-wheel drive models, the sub frame has to be lowered to access the starter from below, so I prefer to pull the intake manifold .
    You should be aware that in all 6-cylinder models you can pull the intake manifold out of the way to replace the starter. You have much better access and can avoid lying on your back for hours. Great video , well appreciated the effort you took. keep up the great work.

    • @FixItAngel
      @FixItAngel  Před 3 lety

      thank you for sharing. i appreciate it. have a nice day.

    • @nickthoonsen5884
      @nickthoonsen5884 Před 2 lety

      On e36 better to lower subrame in engine bay and lower gearbox a bit and do it from under the car than removing the intake many cus that wont give you much space to losen the bolts from starter

  • @rizwan.mizar4
    @rizwan.mizar4 Před 3 lety +1

    I am also learning arrows from Korean. I am also very fond of working in trains.

  • @ponchovilla9779
    @ponchovilla9779 Před 3 lety +1

    Hey Angel that video was tight BRUH!

  • @quintonmuna
    @quintonmuna Před 3 lety

    Another cherry video chelu 🤙keep them coming.

  • @bestfarming5605
    @bestfarming5605 Před 3 lety

    Good job... Thanks...

  • @tanveerkhan9221
    @tanveerkhan9221 Před 3 lety

    U took time on this one Angel. I would have done this job in about 3 months LOL ur daughter wasnt that pleased when she came out to knock starter shes just like my daughter.

  • @ronaldwaddell3135
    @ronaldwaddell3135 Před 3 lety

    Well done.

  • @Djm9393
    @Djm9393 Před 3 lety +1

    full send gotta love harbor freight jack

  • @andrebrown6299
    @andrebrown6299 Před 3 lety

    Mannn, that looked like a tough one .💯💪🏿👍🏿

  • @FocusedHands
    @FocusedHands Před 3 lety

    This was a pain! Nice work getting it out

  • @capicapuchino5675
    @capicapuchino5675 Před 3 lety

    My freaking 2001 Z3 Roadster just crapped out on me and I need to do the same, I am still debating if I want to work from the bottom or take the intake manifold and work from the top. thanks for sharing

  • @artccie
    @artccie Před 3 lety +2

    Can we get Angel some wooden blocks to prop the car up or extra jack-stands and hydraulic lifts to act as backups..I want to keep watching Angel's videos for many years to come.....

  • @fvhitman4hire
    @fvhitman4hire Před 3 lety

    Nice job! The rear shocks is a walk in the park compared to this.

  • @orasiq8295
    @orasiq8295 Před 3 lety

    Good job

  • @Lemuis
    @Lemuis Před 2 lety +1

    You sir, are a lifesaver. I wasn't changing my starter but I needed to replace the cable from the alternator to starter. No need to remove the intake manifold with this method. I actually was able to use a mirror and two extensions on my ratchet from the front of the car once my oil filter housing was out. I also removed the CCV lines. For installation of the cable I went under the car like you and used my mirror to guide me. Only thing was I lost the 13mm nut.

  • @alimardan4485
    @alimardan4485 Před 3 lety

    Good job Pro 🤠🤠🤠👍👍❤️

  • @josephbonilla5910
    @josephbonilla5910 Před 3 lety

    Ángel l love your patience take your time no comebacks 😊 is are goal :) 👍

  • @gp992
    @gp992 Před 3 lety

    Nice video

  • @thebrinleywileyshowpodcast2160

    Hi angel, which one is better to do change the transmission fluid or flushed out the transmission fluid? I have Toyota Venza 2015..thank you

  • @MrWatthefuckareyou
    @MrWatthefuckareyou Před 3 lety

    Thanks for the sticker

  • @mikemata623
    @mikemata623 Před 3 lety +6

    If you ever do one again, go from the top and remove the intake manifold. Way easier than going from below

  • @aprendertodo
    @aprendertodo Před 3 lety

    i love your videos, when replacing rear shock?

  • @sudinebabz8651
    @sudinebabz8651 Před 3 lety

    Very well 👍🏽

  • @moubarak2097
    @moubarak2097 Před 3 lety

    الله يعطيك العافيه عمل جيد😘

  • @Hamza.234
    @Hamza.234 Před 3 lety

    O my gosh is was very hard work

  • @hermidiazperez2533
    @hermidiazperez2533 Před 3 lety

    congratulations friend. good job from spain. espero que le cobraras 1000$ por la reparcion. Menudo trabajo de locos.

  • @johnny8998
    @johnny8998 Před 3 lety +2

    BMW SERIES Removing the intake manifold is the best way to do this starter., I have done it..

    • @nickthoonsen5884
      @nickthoonsen5884 Před 2 lety

      On e36 six cilinder better lower the engine and gearbox a bit

  • @jeffbrown3963
    @jeffbrown3963 Před 3 lety

    Had a Ford Sport Trac - two bolts, two wires and it pops right out ... But.. you can't get it out without removing the exhaust manifold! But this is way worse!!! Thanks for the heads up. Unfortunately for you if this was a friend or relatives car you didn't get any money for doing this. I'm in that boat! I work for hugs and " thank you's) . Great video. Thanks!

  • @abdalqadr1
    @abdalqadr1 Před 3 lety

    Regards for you from Iraq

  • @jl-honda8418
    @jl-honda8418 Před 3 lety

    Increíble.
    . A day to get a jump start

  • @ChicagoDoItYourself
    @ChicagoDoItYourself Před 3 lety

    Pffft you make that look EASY !!! : P

  • @pugchronicals1374
    @pugchronicals1374 Před 3 lety

    Angel overkill on the jack stands, but not even a cheap pair of safety glasses...? SIGHT IS A WONDERFUL GIFT..👀😎🧐🤓👩‍👩‍👧‍👦🤙🏽

  • @rimax82
    @rimax82 Před 3 lety +1

    when starting the car by pushing, I use 2nd gear - anyway nice job, without a lift!

  • @speed3000gt
    @speed3000gt Před 3 lety +11

    Hey Angel, Have you done a starter job on a 2001 to 2007 Toyota V8? Its under the air intake manifold!!

  • @capone_rd_809
    @capone_rd_809 Před 3 lety

    hitting the starter trick saved me one time I was 2 hrs. away from home and my SUV would not start

  • @mkrp4
    @mkrp4 Před 3 lety

    I've done this back in 2012.. 2004 325I sport wagon

  • @orangexxxx3140
    @orangexxxx3140 Před 3 lety

    The E46 is super easy to work on but in this video you made it look like a nightmare lol.

  • @pirihern9329
    @pirihern9329 Před 3 lety

    Fantastic job muy bueno . Hope you and your family have a gfeat safe Thanksgiving. Pedro hamden,ct . Paz

  • @almartki9538
    @almartki9538 Před 3 lety +1

    عمل متقن

  • @JB-he1jt
    @JB-he1jt Před 3 lety +6

    Those Duralast replacement parts don't quite last very long!! If I was keeping that car I would stay away from AutoZone for any critical electrical parts!! Good video 👍

  • @agostinodibella9939
    @agostinodibella9939 Před 3 lety

    That was some job! What a pain to work on!

  • @I.Odnamra
    @I.Odnamra Před 3 lety +2

    Lmao you're giving me flashbacks when I changed the starter on my 97 M3. It would have been easy if the previous owner didn't tighten the shit out of those two bolts when he did a clutch job. First I removed manifold but that's when I found out the bolts were too tight so I had to go from underneath.

    • @FixItAngel
      @FixItAngel  Před 3 lety +1

      when you think things will go smoothly. lol

  • @carlosd.robles7971
    @carlosd.robles7971 Před 3 lety

    Did you lose any motor mounts to jack motor up a little

  • @randyfleet9968
    @randyfleet9968 Před 3 lety

    There is a much easier way to get those mounting bolts out, for me anyway. I use the right size ratchet wrench from the top. It works just as well as a reverse torex socket.

  • @HomieHektor
    @HomieHektor Před 3 lety +4

    BMW👉🏼Bring My Wallet 💸

    • @edcain3676
      @edcain3676 Před 3 lety

      Got that Right,Especially if Your Heading for Dealer.Lol

  • @erickzhan3507
    @erickzhan3507 Před 3 lety +2

    i love you

  • @user-mh2ek2ue8g
    @user-mh2ek2ue8g Před 3 lety +3

    Видио у тя классные брат 👍но у тя холодно дождь снег бывает когда-нибудь? Как не посмотрю всегда солнечно

  • @selespeed3
    @selespeed3 Před 7 měsíci

    i hammer the starter a few times and it did start. but this is only temporary and the starter later failed. eventually have to replace it.

  • @russell76531
    @russell76531 Před 3 lety +5

    if you would have pulled intake this would have been 100% easier

  • @mengsong7554
    @mengsong7554 Před 3 lety +13

    They should let the people who designed it do the work and see how they feel when mechanics or DIY try to fix their ignorance design. Overall nice work and love your videos.

    • @handyman8764
      @handyman8764 Před 3 lety +1

      Meng Song: That's their point. They want to do it for you and then charge you an arm and a leg.

    • @rob7hg
      @rob7hg Před 3 lety +1

      Serviceability in the field is the very last consideration if considered at all when designing these monstrosities from hell. Not to mention they really don't want you to fix it but rather buy a new car.

    • @rogeryanez8107
      @rogeryanez8107 Před 3 lety

      Totally agree

    • @kipmcmahan9714
      @kipmcmahan9714 Před 3 lety +1

      Not ignorance but planned service and maintenance nightmares. All the manufacturers are following suite for increased profits for the stealerships after the initial sale. Planned obsolescence is REAL.

  • @juanantoniolopezmazara4485

    For that I love my Toyota.

  • @ProPilotPete
    @ProPilotPete Před 3 lety

    Ever figure out what the blue wire was for?

  • @chrisp558
    @chrisp558 Před 3 lety

    I love the comments in the video

  • @abou3amar
    @abou3amar Před 3 lety

    عمل جيد

  • @tristanyabut6770
    @tristanyabut6770 Před 3 lety

    Respeto

  • @rolac6109
    @rolac6109 Před 3 lety

    😂 I haven’t watched the whole video and you are making me laugh with those comments.
    I have a 323i ‘00 and I know what you are talking about ( once you know what to do, everything else is gravy tho). I always watch 50’s kid or shoplifetv for reference

    • @itb1820
      @itb1820 Před 3 lety

      Selena got fat as fuck!