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    e46 M3 torque spec thread-- every bolt on the car on diagrams

    Thanks to Flow, back on M3forum:

    Original Flow PDF: http://sawashie.free.fr/M3/TorqueSpe...SPECS%20LR.pdf
    Updated PDF with suggestions from this thread: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GS3...ew?usp=sharing
    Last edited by heinzboehmer; 02-12-2024, 01:25 PM.

    2005 IR/IR M3 Coupe
    2012 LMB/Black 128i
    2008 Black/Black M5 Sedan

    #2
    Great reference - thanks for re-posting here.

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      #3
      Oh man Ian! Excellent info.
      I copied it to my iBooks/iPad so referencing it offline is possible.

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        #4
        Downloaded - thanks for saving it and posting it here!

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          #5
          Glad this wasn’t lost, I printed this and made a binder, color coded, for when I did my s54 swap on my e36 M3. This was invaluable

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            #6
            Originally posted by T3amfish View Post
            Glad this wasn’t lost, I printed this and made a binder, color coded, for when I did my s54 swap on my e36 M3. This was invaluable
            I have it printed out to wallpaper my shop

            2005 IR/IR M3 Coupe
            2012 LMB/Black 128i
            2008 Black/Black M5 Sedan

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              #7
              Thanks for posting, this is gold! Somehow I managed to miss this using m3forum, time saver for sure.

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                #8
                I think there may be an updated version of this somewhere. This one incorrectly lists the rear brake caliper bracket torque as 81ft lbs. It should be 48.

                https://nam3forum.com/forums/forum/m...ource#post4089

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                  #9
                  We need to correct the linked file then if everyone uses it as gospel. Sorry you had to break the bolt to find this out.
                  Youtube DIYs and more

                  All jobs done as diy - clutch, rod bearings, rear subframe rebush, vanos, headers, cooling, suspension, etc.

                  PM for help in NorCal. Have a lot of specialty tools - vanos, pilot bearing puller, bushing press kit, valve adjustment, fcab, wheel bearing, engine support bar, etc.

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                    #10
                    The Enthusiast website, Build Journal, has a bolt torque guide.


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                      #11
                      Yeah but there are no pictures. We want pictures too.
                      This is my Unbuild Journal and why we need an oil thread
                      https://nam3forum.com/forums/forum/m...nbuild-journal

                      "Do it right once or do it twice"

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                        #12
                        This is an awesome reference. I've been looking for something like this for a while. Thank you!!
                        2005 BMW M3 ZCP Black/Black - HTE Tuning | Kassel CSL DME | 288/280 Schrick Cams+DLC Followers | Lang Head | Dinan TBs | Bosch 550cc | Radium Fuel System | Karbonious CSL Airbox+OE Snorkel | SS V1 Stepped+Catted Sec 1+Resonated Twin Pipe+Race | 3.91, 3 stage clutch | FCM 400/600 | Vorshlag Camber Plates, RSM | Rogue ASP | AKG FCABs, SFBs | TMS Front Sway, Camber Arms, Monoball RTABs, Pullies | Mason Race Strut + X-Brace | AS 30% SSK | SPAL | Redish Plates | Turbo Toys V2 Hub | WPC Rod Bearings

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                          #13
                          Found a link to the updated version in bimmerfan08's rod bearing DIY. We should probably update the link in the original post

                          Easy cloud file sharing for Mac, Windows, and iOS.

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                            #14
                            Originally posted by bimmer View Post
                            Found a link to the updated version in bimmerfan08's rod bearing DIY. We should probably update the link in the original post

                            http://d.pr/f/1jtRu
                            While that has the right torque value, I'm not sure that is the latest version. A few of the latest updates had pages on cams/valves (around page 40), etc per screenshot, and total page count was around 98.

                            Weird that this particular value is incorrect...

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                            Youtube DIYs and more

                            All jobs done as diy - clutch, rod bearings, rear subframe rebush, vanos, headers, cooling, suspension, etc.

                            PM for help in NorCal. Have a lot of specialty tools - vanos, pilot bearing puller, bushing press kit, valve adjustment, fcab, wheel bearing, engine support bar, etc.

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                              #15
                              Originally posted by mrgizmo04 View Post

                              While that has the right torque value, I'm not sure that is the latest version. A few of the latest updates had pages on cams/valves (around page 40), etc per screenshot, and total page count was around 98.

                              Weird that this particular value is incorrect...

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                              Yeah really strange. Do you have the file that you took the screenshot from? I'm happy to host it somewhere for people to download.

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