How to Overhaul E36 M3 Cooling System - Radiator, Water Pump, Hoses, SPAL Fan

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  • It's time to tackle every E36 owner's to-do list. And this time it's taking care of the cooling system. Eb is back and walks us through how he knocks out this necessary upgrade to make sure the E36 is fully dialed.
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    The parts we used were the following:
    Zionsville Competition Radiator (Opted to wire retaining the AUX fan)
    Stewart Water Pump 11517527799
    Expansion Tank Level Sensor 61318360855
    Level Sensor Oring 61311361249
    Thermostat 11537511580
    Expansion Tank Return Hose 11531740649
    Lower Hose Rein 11531726344
    Upper Hose Rein 11531708499
    Expansion Tank Upper Hose 17111723521
    Thermostat Housing Gasket 11531740437
    Aluminum T-Stat Housing 11531722531
    Hose Clamps 07129952119
    Hose Clamps 07129952104
    2x Radiator Bracket 17111723341
    BMW Coolant 82141467704
    Rear Head to Heater Valve 64211394293
    Head to Throttle Body 13541703945
    Throttle Body to Hardline 13541703865
    Hardline to Front Timing Cover Orings 11531703848
    Low Temp Auxillary Fan Switch 80/88c 61318376440
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  • @Broncobob88
    @Broncobob88 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I recommend everyone with the m50,m52 ,m54, s50,s52,s54 engine to do this upgrade. Worth everything penny. ive seen many engines go out because of the stock coolant system . Now days to find a really good head with no cracks is very difficult and is very expensive… I will be doing this to my E39 soon.
    Best of lucks everyone!!

    • @Chattsteezy
      @Chattsteezy ปีที่แล้ว

      Assuming you're talking about converting to an E fan, clutch fans are superior in every single way. If you keep your motor mounts in check you will be fine. E fans will never be able to pull the same CFM that a clutch fan puts off.

  • @Deagles456
    @Deagles456 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Very well done. Eb is a wonderful addition to the channel. Excellent tech and shows he’s just as OCD on the mechanical side of things.

    • @IntegraDIY
      @IntegraDIY 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      He doesn’t have the mental health disorder OCD, OCD is a very serious mental issue. If you work on engines, it’s just natural to make sure everything is put back correctly, making sure the coolant system and other systems are sealed, no cross threading, proper torque specs etc etc. People with OCD struggle so much during their daily life, it has nothing to do with someone doing an excellent job working on an engine.

  • @sosso7030
    @sosso7030 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Great video Matt and Eb! Eb offered to donate the old parts. I would appreciate the old parts. I would normally install new parts, but my E36 is 50%/50% in needing a head gasket/head resurfacing so I would greatly appreciate the old parts in order to diagnose my overheating issue. Thank you guys!

    • @TechTokOffical
      @TechTokOffical ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nah man....they get everything for free so passing their old used stuff on to the people who make it all possible is just TOO MUCH for them

  • @BarbWaltersMusic
    @BarbWaltersMusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Love that he mentioned the M50 manifold, would have been a perfect time to swap

  • @JB-E36
    @JB-E36 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    By removing the coolant drain plug that's located on the side of the engine you can take all of the old coolant out.

    • @Chattsteezy
      @Chattsteezy ปีที่แล้ว

      The fact that Matt is an anal as he is about everything I can't believe they didn't do an entire flush and replace with OEM coolant.

  • @Nick210
    @Nick210 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    You can tell this guy is passionate, I’ve never heard a clutch fan referred to as beautiful.

    • @yaritzaguzman9574
      @yaritzaguzman9574 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      15 -25 horse power gain depending on the size of the engine

    • @matthewcanary3670
      @matthewcanary3670 ปีที่แล้ว

      For real! My fan turned my hood ugly on my e34:(

  • @willjam465
    @willjam465 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. These upgrades are essential for E36 M3 owners peace of mind. Good stuff, Matt!

  • @jasonn4397
    @jasonn4397 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great job Eb, you’re a natural sir. Really looking forward to the next episode.

  • @josedelatorre1973
    @josedelatorre1973 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This guy makes it look easy because he knows what he’s doing

    • @user-kg8nj2ze1c
      @user-kg8nj2ze1c ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Grass is green and the sky is blue.

  • @kanenstuff
    @kanenstuff 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just brought a E36 in Malaysia where it's 30 degrees Celsius every day. I have yet to take delivery due to all the holidays here atm. I will be doing a lot of the work myself and these video's are great thanks.

  • @davidavila9991
    @davidavila9991 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I think he needs to do a few more before he does one with his eyes closed

  • @vanoskvlt
    @vanoskvlt ปีที่แล้ว

    This car looks brand fkn new. Amazing.

  • @cadillacshak5600
    @cadillacshak5600 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    OG Spec=perfection! How things get done right with the maximum level of attention to detail . Love this stuff!

  • @kiehna84
    @kiehna84 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Didn’t see him test the thermostat in boiling water or check the mounting surface of the aluminum thermostat housing with a straight edge.
    New fan clutch and fan blade is the way to go, not electric.
    A few minutes under the car he could have pulled the block drain and gone back with BMW blue coolant.
    Would have been a great time to change the starter “while your there”
    Do you plan on securing the oil pump nut?
    A VDO gauge pod where the sunglasses holder is located would have been a great upgrade while everything was out of the way. That way you get a real water temp, oil temp, and oil pressure gauge.

  • @PabloConcrete
    @PabloConcrete 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Matt? Why is this guy not wearing an Obsessed Garage t-shirt?

  • @tonylam397
    @tonylam397 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome video you guys! Would love some parts for my restore project of the 1997 M3 that has been sitting for 20 years. Awesome video you guys!

  • @stashtrey1
    @stashtrey1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The vacuum/venturi coolant bleed/fill system is the ONLY way to fill an e36. They are such a PITA to bleed otherwise. That MAC setup is nice.

  • @chris8357
    @chris8357 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great vid, I wish you guys made this 2 years earlier because I pretty much did the exact same and bought most of the same things for my e36 but not the low temp switch. I just hooked it up to my pull fan power and put a makeshift tunnel where the pull fan was.

  • @ItsBabaEro
    @ItsBabaEro ปีที่แล้ว

    I just did this job today and I wish I found this video before I started

  • @fernandoq9334
    @fernandoq9334 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's the driest looking e36 motor I've ever seen. This car is in amazing condition.

  • @MikeSmirnov
    @MikeSmirnov 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude, the lighting for video is so much better. Good job!

  • @FatEnoughRecords
    @FatEnoughRecords 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love those Dynaudio monitors!

  • @sterling5543
    @sterling5543 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    After modifying these cars for so long I forgot how much of a rats nest the OEM setups are

  • @mycarvideo4595
    @mycarvideo4595 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for explaining this step by step.

  • @thelukestormwalker
    @thelukestormwalker 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Not OG spec using green coolant in a BMW is wrong and can cause damage it doesn't matter what was in it the proper thing to do would be to flush the green out and replace. The green will clog coolant passages eventually.

    • @ObsessedGarage
      @ObsessedGarage  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That's nonsense.

    • @thelukestormwalker
      @thelukestormwalker 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@ObsessedGarage no it's not it's been proven time and time again in the bmw community there are things in green coolant that cause internal corrosion this a well known fact you can choose to damage your engine if you like but any BMW tech will tell you not to do this. I thought better of OG but I guess you aren't that obsessed

    • @ds98136
      @ds98136 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@thelukestormwalker correct, some green coolant can cause a lot of corrosion. G05 is ok, although you don’t see it in green often.

    • @thelukestormwalker
      @thelukestormwalker 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ds98136 I am unsure what G05 has anything to do with this G05 is yellow I still would not recommend anything other then blue per BMW.

    • @kellinpatler
      @kellinpatler 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was thinking the same thing. It doesn’t matter what was in there before, using BMW Coolant is the correct way to complete the job. A full flush and refill with the blue BMW coolant would be the right way to do the job.

  • @justinmarquez2826
    @justinmarquez2826 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I did the same things on my 95 318i. Which I miss so much

  • @nosvader6401
    @nosvader6401 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Im suprised the Dry ice machine didnt come out when he got rad and hoses pulled.

    • @ObsessedGarage
      @ObsessedGarage  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I don't have any ice...or I would have.

  • @cartherapy1833
    @cartherapy1833 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude. I think something went wrong with my car!!!! Supercharger is making a funky sound! Contacted VF about it. 😎

  • @Marri-Tech
    @Marri-Tech 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'd absolutely love to see mats reaction to driving one of rudnicks cars if he ever goes to there new shop... Be a hoot

  • @user-zb6ez4jl3u
    @user-zb6ez4jl3u 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    2nd! This guy really knows his stuff

  • @ianstropus
    @ianstropus 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. I will definitely refer to it this winter when replacing mine. Vanos video in the works possibly?

  • @stashtrey1
    @stashtrey1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Should have swapped the M50 manifold on there.

  • @gahansel
    @gahansel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wonder if Matt is thinking about the comment “I didn’t have the tool” ………

  • @WashJosh
    @WashJosh 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I bought a Zionsville Radiator for my E34 M50TU. And I already had a Spal wiring kit. The white temp switch sensor has 3 prongs. I assume I’ll be using the stock pre existing connector from the old one. But the color of my wires are different. I got a purple striped and a solid brown. And I highly doubt this third wire is green or red.

  • @nandor690
    @nandor690 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Did someone whisper “cavitate” to him 🤣

  • @richardmesser1091
    @richardmesser1091 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    With that air intake being so low won't water in rainy Florida be a problem

    • @j.3854
      @j.3854 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He doesn’t drive this car in the rain.

    • @richardmesser1091
      @richardmesser1091 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@j.3854 Or any other time

  • @allan5721
    @allan5721 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Share the spreadsheet?

  • @stashtrey1
    @stashtrey1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'd have to say removing the intake manifold on am S52 is one of the more unpleasant jobs. The mess of hoses and vacuum underneath is sure to rip your hands up. The harness and fuel lines and rail are such a pain in the ass to work with trying to get the manifold out. Hope I never have to do it again after having done it several times.

  • @necromancer___3054
    @necromancer___3054 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I need the link for That impact driver! My birthday is coming up

  • @Mr7O5
    @Mr7O5 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Were the tools dry ice cleaned before they were put away?

  • @Sammyzuko
    @Sammyzuko 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Rudnick spec

  • @araboharabedian
    @araboharabedian 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey im pretty sure he put your thermostat on in the wrong direction, the arrow isnt facing upward, replay the video too youll see what im saying sorry to tell you mate,

  • @richardpowell723
    @richardpowell723 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    👍

  • @TechTokOffical
    @TechTokOffical ปีที่แล้ว

    Did ALL that extra preventive maintenance and changing hoses and then didn't change the coolant temp sensor that is known to go bad

  • @cizbarca
    @cizbarca ปีที่แล้ว

    what if I dont replace EVERY hose. Im using the Mishimoto e36 cooling kit.. did I not get something good

  • @MrBellyman128
    @MrBellyman128 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Should I get the turner motorsports under drive pulleys kit? Is it worth it?

  • @KNZTECH
    @KNZTECH ปีที่แล้ว

    i break my motor because the oem conception i upgrade with alu system more more better

  • @o0lunchboxxx0o91
    @o0lunchboxxx0o91 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh god they had green coolant in there never put anything but blue unless you have no other choice that

  • @photobriangray
    @photobriangray 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Definitely should do the M50 intake manifold. Do it.

  • @Porsche993gt2twin
    @Porsche993gt2twin 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did he forgett the clutch fan??

  • @beachmotorsport
    @beachmotorsport 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Green Coolant inside ??? please tell me its no true.

  • @leosenpai9380
    @leosenpai9380 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What size is that wrench for the fan clutch ?

  • @grvyrdgang5672
    @grvyrdgang5672 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where can I find one of those radiators with built in expansion tanks

  • @MidniteRape
    @MidniteRape 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    First!

    • @Nick210
      @Nick210 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Congratulations.

    • @valvemonky4734
      @valvemonky4734 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Nick210 i second that

  • @grvyrdgang5672
    @grvyrdgang5672 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Update ?

    • @ObsessedGarage
      @ObsessedGarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Car is at E3 Customs now getting the stereo and interior done.

  • @elrolo3711
    @elrolo3711 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You should name the applicable parts correctly and the camera work is poor, your arms cover the view etc. Sorry but Not impressed, waste our time.

    • @christianschoener-scott1896
      @christianschoener-scott1896 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m sorry but who the fuck are you? You a director? Mechanic ? Camera operator ? ? No you’re probably a bum. Not impressed waste of time

  • @ryanp135
    @ryanp135 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What you should be doing after replacing all those parts is using waterless coolant . Lasts longer, cools the engine better and faster , and doesn't turn aesthetic and eat all the plastic coolant parts BMW , Benz, and many others are now using to save time, weight & $$$ on manufacturing vehicles . www.evanscoolant.com/ is what I put in all my vehicles including older vehicles. Since I have done so I haven't had to replace water pumps, hoses, or plastic parts as often . Ever Ferrari is now using waterless coolants in their vehicles