valve adjustment

sang · 01-14-2013, 06:52 PM

Hi all~!~

hear that in every 40,000km I have to do valve adjustment
Is this true?

Thanks

eson · 01-14-2013, 07:23 PM

Every 15k miles it is recommended to at least check the valves, and if necessary, adjust them.

sang · 01-14-2013, 08:30 PM

So is this only for the M3? or is it for all E46??

Thanks

turbo_f22_pilot · 01-14-2013, 08:30 PM

You check (inspect the valves) for need of adjustment at every "Inspection" interval (approx 30k miles). You should perform a valve adjustment at Inspection II (approx 60k). The reason for the approxi. tag is, depending on how you drive the car determines how much sooner the service intervals become.

You can check your valves at a more frequent interval of your choosing if you so desire. You can set the lash anywhere within the specs of your choosing if you're performing the work. (some like the tolerances close, some the middle, some on the loose side)

M3 as far as I know, not sure if any regular E46 have similar valvetrain.

NICKBRUM · 01-14-2013, 08:30 PM

The inspection interval for the E46 m3 is actually every 30k miles or about 49000km. If you are not sure when the previous owner did it last, you should do in now and go from there.

sang · 01-15-2013, 08:47 PM

Thank You so much guys~!

$ilent ///M · 01-15-2013, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sang

So is this only for the M3? or is it for all E46??

Thanks

Valve adjustment is for the m3 motors only non-m have self adjusting hydraulic lifters.

lindstrome · 01-16-2013, 01:44 PM

anyone know if there is a "guide" to do it? i want to do it myself but "BMW" wont give me instructions

NICKBRUM · 01-16-2013, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lindstrome

anyone know if there is a "guide" to do it? i want to do it myself but "BMW" wont give me instructions

The search function is your friend. Try this forum, M3F has great write ups and don't forget Google. You will want to rent a shim kit and removal/install tool from a forum member. You also need a 32mm or 1-1/4 wrench, as well as a set of calipers or a micrometer.

Breezy · 01-16-2013, 04:55 PM

It's fun! Enjoy

FCBuff · 01-20-2013, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lindstrome

anyone know if there is a "guide" to do it? i want to do it myself but "BMW" wont give me instructions

Much info out there. I researched it last summer and did it myself. It went fairly smooth. Get the Bentley manual as well. Check out the videos on you tube.

DonovanM3 · 01-20-2013, 11:59 AM

Consult your m3 manual.

kuksul08 · 01-20-2013, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lindstrome

anyone know if there is a "guide" to do it? i want to do it myself but "BMW" wont give me instructions

Check out the link in my sig. There is a DIY, spreadsheet, and TIS that may be helpful.

emax · 01-21-2013, 09:30 PM

A bunch of good videos on youtuber...here is one of my favs...part 1

01-14-2013, 06:52 PM	#1
sang Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 3 My Ride: S2000 View My Garage	valve adjustment Hi all~!~ hear that in every 40,000km I have to do valve adjustment Is this true? Thanks

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eson Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bay Area, CA. Posts: 165 My Ride: E46 M3, Porsche 911 View My Garage	Every 15k miles it is recommended to at least check the valves, and if necessary, adjust them. __________________ 03.5 CB/Cinn ///M3 - Bilstein \| Vorshlag \| Active Autowerke \| Rogue Engineering \| EvoSport \| etc...

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turbo_f22_pilot Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mid-Atlantic Region Posts: 949 My Ride: 2 pedals - 2 paddles View My Garage	You check (inspect the valves) for need of adjustment at every "Inspection" interval (approx 30k miles). You should perform a valve adjustment at Inspection II (approx 60k). The reason for the approxi. tag is, depending on how you drive the car determines how much sooner the service intervals become. You can check your valves at a more frequent interval of your choosing if you so desire. You can set the lash anywhere within the specs of your choosing if you're performing the work. (some like the tolerances close, some the middle, some on the loose side) M3 as far as I know, not sure if any regular E46 have similar valvetrain. __________________ In order to finish FIRST, you MUST first FINISH ! Joy is future proof Get your "M" on . . . Reading is FundaM3ntal CAR: 2003 TIAG Coupe / Blk Interior / SMG / HK Premium MODS: EU-CSL Coded / Macht Schnell intake / OEM CSL Wheels / OEM CSL Diffuser / Dinan Exhaust Full LED Conversion / HID fog / Aurora AE / RE RTAB FCAB BMWCCA NCC Last edited by turbo_f22_pilot; 01-14-2013 at 08:34 PM.

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NICKBRUM Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Wa Posts: 59 My Ride: 2004 M3 View My Garage	The inspection interval for the E46 m3 is actually every 30k miles or about 49000km. If you are not sure when the previous owner did it last, you should do in now and go from there. __________________ \|Carbon Fiber Intake\|AA GEN3\|AC Strut Brace\|Eibach/Koni's\| \|Victory UDP's\|HPF Sub Frame Plates\| PF Subframe Bushings\|Rtab Limiters\|

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sang Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 3 My Ride: S2000 View My Garage	Thank You so much guys~!

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lindstrome Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Sweden Posts: 1 My Ride: bmw m3 e46 View My Garage	anyone know if there is a "guide" to do it? i want to do it myself but "BMW" wont give me instructions

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