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►If you own a BMW with an N52, N52N, or N54 engine you can almost be assured that at some point you will be replacing the oil filter housing gasket seal. The seal in question is a soft rubber seal that sits in the filter housing and seals it to the engine block. Over time this seal due to exposure to heat and oil will become hard, shrink, and eventually lose its seal. What then results is a nice oil puddle underneath your vehicle originating from the oil filer housing.
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And the antifreeze should be blue dam it
BMW should get fined for this.. bunch of num nuts
That's just plain out nuts that u have to go thru all that to change a 10$ gasket BMW should be ashamed. I got a n52 so much easier don't have to remove manifold…
I just did this a couple of weeks ago. After the job, I noticed my oil doesn't climb to the normal operating temp (220-240 deg F). I've got a 335is with the oil cooler. I've read there's a sliding valve in the cooler that operates like a thermostat and keeps the oil in operating temps. Could this now be stuck open? I cleaned this and the filter housing with non-chlorinated brake cleaner, and I also replaced the oil pressure switch that came with FCP's kit. Anything I should look for to test that the oil cooler is functioning normally? I've got a Schwaben/Foxwell scan tool, if that can help.
No need to completely remove the intake manifold. Just release the bolts half way and pull the manifold out enough to access the hidden bolt. Throttle body stays in place, charge pipes released only on throttle body side. Also, use pinch off clamps to contain oil and coolant, so no need to drain.
Btw the twist locks I found if you put them in the locking position then just push them on it's way easier than trying to twist it after it's on.
Oh Good I just ordered these seals from you guys along with my idler pulleys and tentioner and belt. Looks like I'm in for it.
The previous owner of my 2010 535i E60 had the oil filter housing gasket replaced, but whoever did the work did not clean up all the oil that had leaked down the front of the engine. Over a few months, maybe 1200 miles, the oil began to coat the belt and pulleys, causing the belt to snap catastrophically. Make sure, whether you do it or the repair shop does it, the oil gets cleaned off. Also had oil build up in the radiator and intercooler. I removed them just to clean them.
P.S. – Now I'm having to do the oil filter housing gasket again. That is, if it was actually done like the previous owner said or he was just lying to sell it.
Are you sure it's an oil cooler thermostat,,,or just an oil cooler ?
I love my 2003 525i very easy to work on .
Thank you FCP Euro
Why do I need the thermostat plugs? Why doesn't the kit include the o-rings on the oil cooler pipes? Should I replace the intake manifold gaskets too? You replace them in the video as well as the throttle body seal, but these parts are not in the kit.
You mention that two different oil cooler line o rings are needed. Part numbers? I'm buying the oil filter housing kit I found on fcp but it doesn't include those o rings. I think they should be included but what ever. I found two different o rings on your site. I just want to be sure its the two different ones that are needed.
How much does a job like this cost?
How does the engine ingest the serpentine the belt
All of this to change a basket that's literally RIGHT THERE in front of your face.
Has anyone tried the process to drop the alternator to get the back housing bolt? Seams easier that removing the intake.
So i'm not draining my coolant before i do the replacement, I know i'll lose a little coolant from the hose, but when i put it back together — am i in the clear to drive it 15-20 minutes to my auto shop to have oil and coolant change? Or do i have to fill it up with more coolant?
will you be able to humpty dumpty back together again? LOL ridiculous amount of work to replace a gasket!
Good video! thanks / but is BMW engineering nuts!
Great video and very detailed. My car is in the shop for this exact reason and since I can't work a screw driver, I'll leave it to the pros. I just hope the serpentine belt didn't get sucked into the engine.
Good video your bad ass !!
How many billable hours is this job on this exact car?