Very simple...
Remove the Expansion Tank (there are many DIY on the E46 Expansion Tank removal with very good pictures, just Google it) and the transmission thermostat will be on the base that holds the tank in place.
Be careful not to hit the top part of the thermostat when removing the tank (make sure you pull it 100% upwards, not sideways like I did.. since it brakes very easily).
In case you do break the thermostat in half, it will be difficult to pull it up, since the two O-rings will hold it in place and you do not have any firm way to grab it...
Solution? Carefully drill a hole and screw a metal screw into the left over piece and pull it with a set of pliers. It does come easy then.
Good Luck. Robinson Fonseca
is in hard to replace a thermostat on a 2001 bmw 325i
Take it to a mechanic . That should be ur best bet
Just got my quoted today (7-Feb-11). I have a 2004 325i with 93000 miles, transmission broke yesterday :-(. According to my mechanic, for a new BMW transmission it's about $5,000 and can be upto $6,000 including labor. However, the mechanic bought a crashed BMW last month with a year old transmission that he will replace for me for $2880. Hopefully, this new transmission will last me another 93K miles.
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it has chain
go to a battery store
yes
5 speed or auto?