Annual ownershipmaintenance costs and provide a dollar amount if you have information depreciation in 5 years. These instructions are only a guide for people who want to replace a faulty smg hydraulic pump. New black genuine leather diy car steering wheel cover with needles and thread e. The flappy paddle smg transmission option on the bmw m3 was the needy oopsbaby of the platform for a few arguably good reasons. Typically, the smg pump lasts somewhere in the neighborhood of 100k miles, but they have been known to fail with much less miles. Ratios between 5sp and 6sp ratios are essentially the same. As a matter of fact, when some customers do have issues with the smg, they will opt for a manual conversion.
No issues with smg in the past other than needing to top fluid level after turkey basting from the reservoir. They feature improved performance and style packages than that of the original 3 series. Smg to manual conversion without removing or machining the trans hack. Diy car steering wheel cover with needles and thread e. Ok, so i decided to do a quick diy to replace the smg relays. Bmw m3 the bmw m3 is the highperformance version of the bmw 3 series of compact executive cars. Commonly referred to as the smg gear position switch gps, labeled a gear identification switch gis at u. Bmw uses 2 different 5sp transmission for e46s depending if you have a 328330 or a 323325. Troubleshooting the autoenginuity tool is an excellent tool for troubleshooting the smg system and can take a lot of guess work out of the equation in some cases.
This is a guide for removing the center console and tapping on to the cell phone prewiring for a switched 12v power supply. The actuator will be fitted with a seal manufactured by a specialized company from germany. I get a lot of negative comments and questions about the. Find your ideal second hand used bmw e46 m3 0006 cars from top dealers and private sellers in your area with pistonheads classifieds. Most of them are well taken care, clean, without scratches, and around 10k euros. Maybe nic from ring can chime in here but is this something that can be done. Bmw e46 19982005 rear wheel bearing replacement diy this video is about how to replace rear. The driver is provided with the accuracy of manual gear selection, the convenience of automated shifting and the. E46 e46 2005 m3 smg pusher fan repair the m3cutters. Follow the diy s on this forum however contrary to a few diy s on here, on my 2005 m3 smg vert, the external bumper comes off dead easy however theres a short internal bumper that is held on with 10 bolts just to the left and right of centre. May 14, 2014 2005 bmw e46 m3 smg to zf 5 speed manual conversion part 2 duration. Manual e46 m3s tend to be more desirable and cost quite a bit more than manual m3s so often times owners can buy an e46 m3 smg and have it converted to manual for about the same price as buying a true manual. This is your main guide to follow to make sure your car is in safe driving conditions and has full functionality. Not a bad job if you have small hands and flare spanners.
Bmw e46 1998 2005 rear wheel bearing replacement diy this video is about how to replace rear wheel. Nov, 2017 awesome awesome 2005 bmw m3 2005 e46 bmw m3 convertible blacksaddle 92. Despite the normal debate of e46 m3 vs 335i can anyone with ownership history or dealershoprepair experience chime in on what they think is better for the following conditions. The hydraulic pump often fails resulting in a costly repair. E46 m3 smg to manual conversion part 2 sticky post by tfryan on april 1, 2016 over the past few weeks, a lot has happened since the e46 entered the shop doors. Generic code readers are mostly useless since the trouble codes it returns are usually. In this video i show how to remove the intake manifoldplenum from an e46 m3 with a smg transmission the process is the same for 6 speed manual transmission cars. Project e46 m3 smg to manual conversion part 2 tf works blog. When the m3 arrived at the shop, we hooked it up to our computer diagnostics scan tool and found a dtc, or diagnostic trouble code, indicating a fault with the parkneutral solenoid, which is an integrated component on the smg hydraulic pump. E46 m3 center console removal photo gallery by jeff.
E46 gtr v10 2m autowerks san diego bmw performance. Whether youre a professional or a doityourself bmw owner, this manual will help you understand, care for and repair your car. There is a metal bracket in front of the smg motor that has to come off so you can. Bmw e46 smg2 official information bmw e46 m3 support. Unlock the potential of your e46 m3 smg transmission with our e46 m3 smg transmission tune software. Bmw m3 sport m3 convertible audi porsche vw cars gray interior bmw 3 series diy car. Page 11 0104 advice for the beginner the tips in the paragraphs that follow are general advice to help any doityourself bmw. So for quite some months now ive been looking daily for a manual m3. We replace the synchro rings, bearings, seals and gaskets. Bmw e46 3 series 1999 2005 oil pan gasket replacement diy. But all of you are missing out on fantastic vehicles because people with no experience with the system love to perpetuate the myth that the transmission murders puppies and gave your grandmother glaucoma.
In this video he discusses the conversion process, timeline, and costs. I was looking around, even looked at buying back back my silver e46 but was beaten to it, then another vehicle which i had been considering and looking at, andys ex 05 smg, came around and i decided to go ahead and bring it back up to jhb after its short stint in cape town. Looking at picking up a smg m3 but in no way plan on keeping as such. I also have the euro storage box which makes accessing the wires a lot easier through the center console. Our e46 bellhousing prep service includes all the parts and machining for the smg to manual conversion. Bmw diy video how to change manual transmission fluid on. How to own a bmw e46 m3 with a proper manual for next to nothing. In addition, you will receive information on vehicle maintenance to ensure. The smg ii combines the sixspeed manual gearbox s6s420g of the e46 m3 with computercontrolled electrohydraulic clutch and gear change operation.
The driver is provided with the accuracy of manual gear selection, the convenience of automated shifting and the speed and adaptability of driveradjusted computer control. We have 463 bmw m3 vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 222 1owner cars, and 551 personal use cars. The flappy paddle smg transmission option on the bmw m3 was the needy oops baby of the platform for a few arguably good reasons. Bmw uuc urethane transmission mount diy install how to. I test drove a manual and smg e46 m3 years ago and just loved the smg by far. Bmw diy video how to change manual transmission fluid on e46 3 series. Bmw smg hydraulic pump with pressure accumulator e46 m3. Smg to manual conversion on the e46 m3 lang racing development 04. Now before i dive into the e46 m3 maintenance schedule, you should know how the bmw onboard computer obc operates and calculates the numbers. The smg pump on the smg sequential manual gearbox equipped e46 m3 is a very well known failure point. My point is that a manual e46 m3, assuming identical condition and option specs, is not worth many thousands over the smg variant. Were offering the overhaul of the nonm smg often referenced as ssg clutch actuator from the 6speed smg gearbox.
An faq for the commonly misunderstood bmw smg ii transmission. Havent seen a diy on this so i took a lot of pictures. Army service on 12 december 1942, as the united states submachine gun, cal. This is your ultimate e46 m3 maintenance guide, so bookmark it. Bmw m3 smg to six speed manual conversion eurompire. Although the technology of the smg sequential manual gearbox was really cool and had lightningfast shifting. E46 m3 smg to manual conversion lang racing development. Page 11 0104 advice for the beginner the tips in the paragraphs that follow are general advice to help any doityourself bmw owner perform repairs and maintenance tasks more easily and more professionally.
The 6speed manual gearbox manufactured by getrag, operated in automated a mode and performed similar to an automatic transmission or in sequential s mode, which allows the operator to shift manually through the gears. Yes even bmw parts diagram is wrong, it was never updated. The m3 models are available in coupe, saloon, and convertible body styles. Get the best deals on manual transmission parts for 2005 bmw m3 when you shop the largest online selection at. I get a lot of negative comments and questions about the smg gearbox in my e46 m3, but mostly. This tune comes with e46 m3 csl features such as csl smg shifting, downshift rev matching, and smg inertia update. We install all detents and springs for a worry free. Manual transmission parts for 2005 bmw m3 for sale ebay. The car is a mystic blue 2005 e46 m3 smg with now 108500km on. You can copy and paste the categories below, then put either m3 or 335i where you think one beats the other per category.
This post has been edited to correctly show the smg relays. Smg hyd motor diy bmw m5 forum and m6 forums m5board. How to own a bmw e46 m3 with a proper manual for next to. Any enthusiast can drive a manual, only few have mastered the precision it takes to drive this transmission well at both fast and slow driving speeds. A couple of things to notice from transmission gear ratios 1. Lets start off by saying that i live in a small country, so there are approximately 4560 e46 m3s for sale at any given time. It contains important information on vehicle operation that will enable you to make full use of the advanced technical equipment of your bmw m3. So start by removing the front bumper and also the short inner bumper. Check out my main channel shoplifetv for the tutorial on how. E46 m3 smg to manual conversion part 2 tfworks blog. E46 m3 smg hydraulic pump motor swap from underneath the car. E46 m3 smg transmission tune software buildjournal.
I convert a 2006 competition package bmw m3 smg to manual transmission. B767capt, just curious what service manual do you recommend for our e60 m5s to. E46 m3 bellhousing mod from smg to manual step 1 youtube. Read the information contained in this owners manual before driving your new bmw m3 for the first time. I found that in some situation such as drift to take a uturn is a little suck without clutch. The e46 m3 had a couple major issues, one of the lesser ones is the smg gearbox.
Used bmw e46 m3 0006 cars for sale with pistonheads. My car is a 2003 m3 coupe with smg, 99% of this guide should also apply to 6 speedmanual cars. Bmw genuine e46 m3 sequential manual gearbox smg gear position sensor new. The latest addition to the tf fleet is a 2004 bmw m3, stock car with a csl type bumper, sub100k miles and the smg transmission. How often do you run an smg adaptation with inpa or gt1. Only the e46 m3s use a salmon relay people mistakenly carried that over to the e6x cars. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report.
Everything needed for the conversion is already in place on the transmission. Its really not a question of if your smg pump will suffer a failure, but when. However, i will attest that manuals should be valued higher. Unlike bmws e60 m5 and e92 m3, the e46s smg and manual options use the same gearbox. Bmw e46 3 series coupe m3 smg ii technical specs, dimensions. If this happens to a car you own it often make sense to convert the car to a manual rather than fix the smg unit. Follow the diys on this forum however contrary to a few diys on here, on my 2005 m3 smg vert, the external bumper comes off dead easy however theres a short internal bumper that is held on with 10 bolts just to the left and right of. The salmon relay has nothing to do with the smg in the e6x cars. How to know when an smg pump has failed and needs to be replaced. I went on to buy an smg one and another 2 more smg m3 s after that. Any more than that seems like it would be too much of a premium. The e46 m3 came in two different transmission variations. Rebuilt manual transmission e46 m3 our standard gearbox rebuilding includes complete disassembly, thorough cleaning, and close inspection of all parts.