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How to get more power out of the BMW S54: N/A upgrades, supercharger, etc. Optional: Drei Bond Sealing Compound 1209 Repair difficultyġ hour 30 minutes Removal and Installation Guide BMW S54 engine specs, reliability and problems, modifications and oil capacity. However, ignition coils generally last upwards of 70,000-80,000 miles. They typically show symptoms like spark plugs, as well. Similar to spark plugs, ignition coils are often over-looked. Unscrew the 4 Torx screws (T30) highlighted, in the microfilter housing. Open the cabin microfilter cover and remove the microfilter. Recommended: E46 Valve Cover Gasket Tools needed S54 Spark Plug Interval: 40,000-60,000 miles. Tools needed: T30 Torx bit screwdriver, flat head screwdriver, ratchet, 10mm socket, 6' extension bar, 5/8' spark plug socket. When you do this repair on the 2003 BMW 325i 2.5L M54, it’s also recommended to replace the valve cover gasket, spark plug seals, nut seals, grommets, and copper sealing washers. Equipped with straight 6 petrol (gasoline) engine with 3246 ccm capacity it produces 360 Hp. It’s not uncommon for these plastic valve covers to crack after 10+ years of usage.Īs far as availability there isn’t much choice besides going with the dealership or a trusted BMW parts store. Welcome to ShoplifeTVIn today's DIY I show how to replace the valve cover gasket (VCG) and the spark plugs on an e46. This BMW 3 Series E46 M3 CSL model was produced in the period between May-2003 and Dec-2003 model years. To repair this symptom correctly, you must do one of two things: replace the valve cover, or the valve cover gasket.
It’s more common among the plastic valve covers, but the aluminum covers have been known also to crack with time. If you have a 2003 BMW 325i ( M54) and it’s leaking oil, this is a very common issue with this era of engines, also know as the E46 development body style.