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If you are tired of buying special BMW tools for every project, this is the video for you. I replace the front crankshaft seal on my BMW N55 engine without using anything but common tools everyone has in their garage and my old seal. For this replacement, you will need a new seal (make sure it’s the correct one for your year), sealant and a primer to make sure that sealant sticks well and no oil comes out in the future. Depending on whether your engine is in or out, it make be an easy or a little harder job, but nothing that can’t be handled in a few hours at home.
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BMW N55 Engine Rebuild Project:
Part 1: https://youtu.be/YwakFiOahWQ
Part 2: https://youtu.be/GpFGxolRnFU
Part 3: https://youtu.be/aTXyclFhUUU
Part 4: https://youtu.be/vZB8ph2pmqM
Part 5: https://youtu.be/-apNebfNCMA
Part 6: https://youtu.be/5BHBoLIio14
Part 7: https://youtu.be/TRsJIoWPzl0
Part 8: https://youtu.be/CtXZ7jsuh1g
Part 9: https://youtu.be/VR1D8ULcqqY
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I’m not worried about your tools I’m worried about using the proper sealant I’ve seen silicone destroy a whole engine that sucked through the crank seal.
Wow! Thank you for this video! Super easy! Im definitely gonna get the special, but im glad i know how to do this now. Mine is leaking bad & the blue devil rear main seal doesnt seem to help so i imagine its bad lol
Theres a guy on here I just finished watching how he replaces his seal is with a PVC pipe! That' just sits within the seal it's even on all sides level just tap it in making sure it's going in properly And to take the seal out with a similar design like a dent puller drilling a small hole in the old seal screw the tip into hole then it comes out with the dent puller action etc! great idea!
Hey guys I’m in the middle of my n55 rebuild and I’m debating on if I should get my regular injectors or buy this port injection kit that’s a little cheaper has anybody used this type or a similar let me know your experience
No one has ever shows when they're taking the old one out!
Where does a small conector behind the steering fluid reservoir goes
Can anyone answer plz
My belt shredded and got stuck and I think messed up my seal. Will this cost a bad oil leak ??
( no special tools ) when you see videos like this run.
Just buy the tool check my short video on what happens if you don’t
“Popped out without much hesitation”….. oh man oh man….
I have the n52 engine I changed the front crankshaft seal twice it's leaking it looks like from the crankshaft I can run it for an hour and still nothing no leaks and when I drive it down the road within a half hour oil over the front of the engine like it's fun from the front crankshaft seal is it my crankshaft itself is grown down some and it's bypassing and do they make a sleeve that goes over the crankshaft
Thank you for the vid. How long should this job take? A BMW dealership quoted me 2.5 hrs and not sure if that is reasonable. Thanks!!
What is that sensor on the left side? It’s black?
Hey, I have that hex kit!
Do not do this. Just buy the tool. You’ll end up breaking the seal wasting time and money. Just buy the tool.