how to remove engine cover?

kaan1990 · 04-12-2013, 06:49 AM

is there any videos or images that taking off or dislocating the engine cover of the e92 m3 ??

WingZeroX5 · 04-12-2013, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by kaan1990

is there any videos or images that taking of or dislocating the engine cap of the e92 m3 ??

r u serious?

happos2 · 04-12-2013, 07:06 AM

I assume you mean the intake plenum....

See this DIY for changing the Throttle actuator. You have to take off the intake plenum so it tells you how:

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=735033

MDyDinanM · 04-12-2013, 07:06 AM

I think he means the plenum

kaan1990 · 04-12-2013, 08:14 AM

no i mean the cap m3 v8 cap i want to take that off and paint myself i was looking for that guys

THE TECH · 04-12-2013, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by kaan1990

no i mean the cap m3 v8 cap i want to take that off and paint myself i was looking for that guys

I think you mean the intake manifold. It's one piece. You have to take the entire thing off if you want to paint it.

I'm assuming you want to do something like this:

Ken37.73 · 04-12-2013, 08:52 AM

Stop holding out on the guy, he just wants to know how to take off the engine cap.

kaan1990 · 04-12-2013, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Ken37.73

Stop holding out on the guy, he just wants to know how to take off the engine cap.

thank you

kaan1990 · 04-12-2013, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by THE TECH

I think you mean the intake manifold. It's one piece. You have to take the entire thing off if you want to paint it.

I'm assuming you want to do something like this:

and yes i want to do something like that but there are two screws would that be enough to take that out

1MOREMOD · 04-12-2013, 09:38 AM

engine oil cap? twist.

alee0729 · 04-12-2013, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by kaan1990

and yes i want to do something like that but there are two screws would that be enough to take that out

See post #2:
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=699859

john_thor · 04-12-2013, 10:45 AM

There is a hood release lever in the drivers footwell

happos2 · 04-12-2013, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

engine oil cap? twist.

When I heard cap, that is the first thing that came to my mind...

happos2 · 04-12-2013, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by kaan1990

thank you

If you didn't get the drift, we were trying to help you. It isn't called a damn engine cap... Quit being a jackass and saying thank you to a sarcastic comment.

THE TECH · 04-12-2013, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by kaan1990

and yes i want to do something like that but there are two screws would that be enough to take that out

You have to remove the ENTIRE manifold. Those screws are not to be removed. Even if you take them off, you will not be able to just remove the top piece.

Longbow64 · 04-12-2013, 11:33 AM

If you are indeed talking about the intake plenum, then you need disconnect the air intake, unplug the IAT sensor (not from the plenum, from the other end), loosen (no need to remove) all eight throttle body clamps (6mm from what I can remember), then lift up.

Ken37.73 · 04-12-2013, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by happos2

If you didn't get the drift, we were trying to help you. It isn't called a damn engine cap... Quit being a jackass and saying thank you to a sarcastic comment.

Guilty as charged although the spirit was tongue in cheek more than sarcastic.

WingZeroX5 · 04-12-2013, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by happos2

If you didn't get the drift, we were trying to help you. It isn't called a damn engine cap... Quit being a jackass and saying thank you to a sarcastic comment.

exactly my thoughts...

dreamspeed · 04-12-2013, 11:59 AM

Out of curiosity, does anyone happen to have a picture of the underside of the intake plenum once its taken off? Thanks

THE TECH · 04-12-2013, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by dreamspeed

Out of curiosity, does anyone happen to have a picture of the underside of the intake plenum once its taken off? Thanks

You cannot separate the halves without likely destroying it. It is two pieces molded together. Those nuts on the top DO NOT separate the two pieces.

STi_traitor · 04-12-2013, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by THE TECH

You cannot separate the halves without likely destroying it. It is two pieces molded together. Those nuts on the top DO NOT separate the two pieces.

Like The Tech said, its one piece. I have a bolt on top missing because I think the previous owner tried the same things and its gone, or heat from the Nurburgring.

You loose the bolt you have to buy a whole new plenum hence why I still have one missing. $$$$$

STi_traitor · 04-12-2013, 12:24 PM

I did a quick search and found this. I have never attempted to remove it but maybe this can help you.

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showpos...33&postcount=3

Here is the full thread for more on it from others.

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=275547

Good Luck!

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happos2 Dingleberries 76 Rep 1,246 Posts Drives: Gray E92 M3 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Indiana iTrader: (3)	I assume you mean the intake plenum.... See this DIY for changing the Throttle actuator. You have to take off the intake plenum so it tells you how: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=735033
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