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BMW Serie 3 - Video tutorial

Model: BMW Serie 3 E46 - Years 1998-2006
Operation: Guide to replacing the head gasket of the BMW 3 Series.

Today's guide will show us the main steps to disassemble and replace the gasket of the BMW 3 Series cylinder head, in the gasoline versions. First, we open the engine hood and start by removing the spark plugs and removing the cylinder head cover, unscrewing all the fixing screws; it will be necessary to remove the distribution cover and disassemble the serpentine belt. Then, we unscrew all the cylinder head bolts to remove it, thus removing the old gasket; we clean the cylinder head and cylinder base perfectly, following the video tutorial until the end!


Posted on 3 December 2023 by ScegliAuto



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BMW Serie 3 (1998-2006 / E46) In order to replace the cylinder head gasket on the BMW 3 Series, you need to open the bonnet, so that you have access to the components inside the e
Disassembly of the BMW 3 Series head gasket.
BMW Serie 3 (1998-2006 / E46) Today's guide will show us the main steps that will allow us to disassemble and replace the gasket of the BMW 3 Series cylinder head. First, we open
Replacement of cylinder head fixing pins
BMW Serie 3 (1998-2006 / E46) Before repositioning the new head gasket, re-thread the threads of the head fixing holes using the special male and taking care not to let any chip r

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