Oil Pan Gasket (E90) | Can YOU do it yourself? - Tips, Tools, DIY, Torque Specs
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- Can you do the oil pan gasket replacement on your e90?
Sharing my experience doing the oil pan gasket, in addition to the tools used, modified DIY, and torque specs.
Google Doc of the step-by-step
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*Disclaimer*
I am a Do It Yourself, also known as DIY, mechanic. I am NOT a professional mechanic. I do not have any formal training in the automotive field.
I assumes no liability for anything you choose to do to your car, before, or after watching one of my videos or utilizing the content from this web site.
All DIY repairs or modifications you perform to your car are made at your own risk.
Also, if for some unfortunate reason, I do give incorrect instructions and something breaks because you followed my instructions, I will NOT reimburse or pay in any way for whatever cost that may be incurred due to following my wrong instructions.
Lastly, please don't do anything to your car unless you yourself feel comfortable and confident in doing so.
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Advice 1:44
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DIY 6:47
PCV Drain Hose Disconnect 24:15
Torque Specs 28:46
TORQUE SPECS REFERENCE
(Confirm you own torque specs according to your model)
Engine Mount to Subframe: www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/e9...
Lower Control Arm to Subframe:
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Upper Control Arm (Tension Strut) to Subframe:
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Sway Bar (Anti-roll bar) to Subframe:
www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/e9...
Sway Bar to Sway Bar Link:
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Subframe to Frame rail:
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V-Strut/Reinforcement Strut to Subframe:
www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/e9...
Steering Rack to Subframe:
www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/e9...
This may be the greatest diy video of all time. Good job actually breaking down certain stuff instead of flying through.
1 weekend, 3 cases of beer and it's done. Thanks alot this help me tremendously!!
Diy Maintenance on a BMW is like going down a rabbit hole. First it's a simple diy oil change and many tools purchased and TH-cam diy later, I'm looking at an oil gasket pan replacement. What's next? Rebuilt my n52 motor?? There is something addictive about doing your own repairs. I can afford to pay the mechanic to do this. But why would I pay someone to do all the fun stuff?? I just love this shit! Dont ask me why.
Haha I love it as well! I went down the same rabbit hole as you. Each repair, I learn a little bit more and gain a little bit more confidence. I aspire to know everything about this car, so why would I take it to a mechanic if I think I can do it myself?! Thanks for watching!
I agree. It’s all about gaining confidence and love to what you do.
There really isn’t anything you can do yourself on these or any car. I’ve found that a lot of “professionals” are only faster (not better)as they’ve done certain jobs many times and know the secrets but with patience you can do anything, of course you do need the right tools but that’s a given. I’ve done some pretty intense repairs that some would call quite difficult and best left to those “professionals” with hydraulic lifts, impact drivers etc in the confines of an apartment complex covered parking space with cars parked on both sides of me using jack stands and standard hand tools. It’s all about doing your research and above all having PATIENCE, don’t rush!
Can't agree more! BMWs make you addicted. I do all maintenance and repairs on my F13 N63 and I love it! Now getting an E90 N52 for the same exact reason :) I am an addict!
Yeah, something addictive about it , I do all my maintenance on my e90. I find myself looking forward to buying stuff and wrenching over the weekend
Damn. You really need to start tearing down whatever you can to teach the masses.
You shed more useful tips than an older print Haynes Auto Manual.
Thank you for your hard work. Great Job!
Wow awesome video. From all of us "DIY' guys here, thanks so much!
The reason why the aluminum bolt snaped during installation is because you forgot to clean the threaded holes with a thread chaser. As you saw, the new bolts come with a white thread locker and that stuff will stay in the holes after you remove the screws. Hope this tip helps.
I have watched a lot of videos on DIY but have to say hands down most informative and helpful video I have seen. Appreciate your time to explain it clearly with a Google Doc checklist, Awesome GOOD SHIT!! Keep em coming. Thanks
I took your video as a SOP for all of my repair jobs. Great organizing and labeling. Made the job go so smooth. Thanks.
Thank you so much! This was a great resource, I did the repair the past couple days and it went almost flawlessly. I would have been lost without you.
This is an excellent guide for this repair. Great job.
On one hand I always feel really bad for you guys with the E90's and E60's because the cowling, intake box, wiring harness, and radiator coverings need to be removed for almost every job you do. As an E86 Z4 owner, I don't have to deal with any of that. But on the other hand, the E86 (and E85) Z4 is a random assembly of parts from BMW's leftovers bin. It's a combination of E46, E90, X3, etc..... There is a sprinkling of bespoke parts as well so when looking up info on the car, I have to cross-reference several chassis and two generations of BMW's to find what I'm looking for.
Have watched a few videos on this job...yours is the first to clearly explain WHY we have to remove what we're removing, instead of just tearing into it. Nice job!
By far the best and most informative oil pan gasket video! Thank you so much for the great video. I actually have the confidence to do this. I’m new to the N54 scene and this videos step by step is awesome!
this guy speaks from experience. very organized. well done.
Thank you so very much for posting this. Your generosity in providing this information is remarkable, and your video skills are great. I will tackle this job very soon - thanks to you!
Just wanted to thank you for taking the time to make this video. I was able to complete the repair on my 2011 N55.
Great confidence booster especially with torque specs! Cheers and many thanks! Fantastic video.
Awesome job! Your meticulous prep planning, labeling, etc is invaluable!!
Thank you for this great video and the PDF I was able to copy and print. Tackling this job over the weekend.
The is what I’ve been waiting for. Finally someone did it right. Excellent vid.
Great video. You are extremely organized and explain things well. I decided to have this job done by the Euro shop near me. On my back in winter in an unheated garage.
Hey man. I know it's been a while since you posted this. I just wanted to say I'm only about 2 minutes into the video, you've reassured me that I am capable of this. I was in the process of replacing the headgasket, and pulling the head by myself I broke the timing guide. Just when i lost motivation and started to lose it.... i guess its time to calm myself and do the oil pan gasket and refresh the timing area. Thank you.
I love the spreadsheet! Great job.
Man Good look on this Oil pan Replacement!! I’m about to tackle this on my 535i xdrive using your guide, I know there’s additional steps with my model but this guide will help ALOT! New subscriber here!
Awesome guide! Thanks for the detailed info, hoping to tackle this in the spring.
Good video! Couple of suggestions, always put the tire you take off under the vehicle for another layer of safety. Putting the bolts in bags and labeling them is a good idea that I normally don’t do but, will in the future. To add to it, I would add the torque specs on the bag 🙂
Evergreen,
Very nice DIY, thanks for it.
I appreciate the summary of points to perform, which seems to be your focus.
You're my first 'follow' click!
Thanks for the kind words, David! I really appreciate it!
This was a really good DIY video. Thank you!
The info is very well organized. Thank you!
Great vedio, so today i learn something about E90 oil pan gasket (DIY) 👍🇨🇦
Awesome job!!
Thanks for sharing your experience with us...
Great video man, you’re very knowledgeable🙌
Well done my friend! Thanks for your help.
Thanks for the doc and vide9, very help when I will do mine,
Great tip on the vent hose removal!
Wao, pretty amazing Tutorial oil pan replacement.
Thanks for your advice! I finally did my oil pan after putting if off for a year, has been seeping and finally oil change time had come and decided to just do it. I've done the VCG and a few other things guibos, rsfbs,shocks/springs, I wouldn't want to do this as my first diy but, this went pretty smoothly easier than VCG but more time consuming. I didn't completely drop the subframe, left the control arms on, just removed the sway-bay completely and disconnect the tie-rod at wheel on the pans high side, had plenty of room to get the pan out. took me 12hours took it slow and steady. I torqued all the pan bolts by feel, like I did with the VCG I have the same wrench as you and snapped a couple of bolts when I did my VCG.
The old oil pan bolts had a couple of missing heads at the front luckily so i could get a drill/extractor to them and extracted them out easily replaced motor mounts at the same time.
Aluminum bolts - the one thing I truly hate about BMWs!
@@tomhernandez1308 the one time use and the fact they are expensive
I think it’s calibration issues with harbor freight torque wrench, I also did my vcg I torque everything to spec using my master tech snap on torque wrench since my Matco 3/8 couldn’t get low enough to spec. I’m also on urge to do my oil pan gasket looking to see ways without dropping my entire subframe…..
@@ceondecember4995 yes it's not necessary at all, but of course easier if you do completely drop the subframe less fiddly when doing the bolts up. Put it this way, even partially dropping the subframe it's 100x easier getting the oil pan in & out than the valve cover.
Thanks for the video. Not sure if I would ever tackle this without your presence though! Surprised a well organized , thoughtful guy like you would use a harbor freight torque wrench. I have to once again do the valve cover gasket again and in the process of searching for a dependable inch pound torque wrench, other than harbor freight unless Icon or there other high end brand.
Thanks for your great demonstration it very helpful.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Wow EvergreenDIY you are awesome man. You motivated me to do it my self, you should be motivational speaker. Love the video
I watched a few videos on this job and yours was definitely the best. Great detail, tips, tools and torque settings, well done. Oil pan bolts on another video were done to 8nm plus 90° and he didn't break any, so that seems to be the answer there. Hopefully when I do it it's not too different on a right hand drive car, as all the videos I found were European or USA 🤞 Well done on a great video 👏 👍
Great video and pointers
Young Johnny Lawrence got the skill. Thank you Sensei.
Awesome video and details! I do have a comment about the aluminum bolts. I share your fears about overtorquing these and twisting one off that in turn is a bear to extract. For my N52 valve cover gasket job, I had an inch pound torque wrench but was still leery of having a bolt twist off. Rather than just feel for how tight it is getting, you can slowly increase the inch pounds setting and progressively tighten all the bolts to incrementally higher settings. My bolts were spec'd at 78 inch pounds, and at 55 inch pounds I felt that one took a little longer to click than the rest -- so I was done torquing! I also marked all the bolts directionally and recorded the torque setting used. So if I see any coming loose or areas of the valve cover gasket begin to leak, I can proceed from there. Even at 55 inch pounds, those skinny little aluminum bolts are on pretty darn tight! And now I know just how much pressure successfully applied.
Oh and still curious about that tow hook. I thought about buying one and grinding the shoulder down, but haven't gotten that far yet. I saw a video where a guy just had a bolt with an open hook on the end, so I presume I could just buy something like that...if I could find it!!! LOL
you know your shit, and humble about it! That being said, im still too scared to do it on my own lol
Great video!
Excellent video
Great video man. Thank you.
Digital Torque Wrench is worth the money. Sound's off with beeping sound then one long beep sound. When tight enough. The other torque wrench you have. You are meant to reset them every year. Good job buddy. Thank's for good info!
Great video... and content
Man you're the President of the Diy-ers Association lol. Good video!
Awesome video thanks! Do you remember what size socket all of the oil pan bolts are?
Great job.
**This video is **-by far-** the most helpful tips dealing with oil pan gaskets and subframes for BMW e90s**
Well done. Thank you
Did you reuse the bolts that go on the subframe? Or are they also one-time use aluminum bolts? Thanks for a great video. This is, by far, the best DIY on the oil pan gasket replacement on TH-cam
Thank you for sharing that
You can remove the complete subframe w/steering and suspension in about 2 hrs if you have a jack to support it. I use a trans jack. Hang the calipers and pull struts and all.
awesome presentation. smooth and with tips and tricks.. now where are the best places or maybe one place to get all my parts either delivered or pickup?
Thanks Douglas! Online is where I get my parts from. FCPeuro.com, ECSTuning.com, Turnermotorsports.com - all carry a good selection parts of BMW parts. Get it shipped to you for free (generally once you hit a $50 or $100 order threshold)
dude thank you for this video, bout to do the job. question, did you put bmw's flange sealant on the gasket for the oil pan?
Honestly beyond than excellent job!! One note, control arms should be tighten and once the car fully on the ground, u can torque them down to spec.
Thanks so much for your comment! Yes, that is one thing that I did not mention, but should be done, is torquing down control arms when they have full weight of the car on them. Thanks for the tip, Firas!
I had to break the drain hose to get it out. Do you think I can replace it with a new one without having to remove the intake manifold?
Seems my F30 335i needs a new oil sump gasket. I have looked at ISTA and this video, differences aren’t that much between the E90 & F30 subframes. If I can, I’ll try making my own F30 video for the community.
I have gained a bit more confidence, thanks.
Are any of the subframe bolts or the V brace bolts one time use, or can they be reused?
Thanks for this very detailed DIY. I'm tempted to try this, but It seems far more complex for the xi version.
yeah 'xdrive' makes life so much more complicated, especially on the e90
Sorry if this was said before, but I'm pretty sure the steering rack torques to 56Nm + 90 degrees. Also, if you are reusing the aluminum oil pan bolts, they will most likely snap if you try to go by the specs. I would just hand tight them by the feel, but you do have to follow the crisscross pattern.
Are the two e12 bolts holding the steering column to the sub-frame a one time use only? I
How far did you get that tow hook in? On the N52 in my Z4 it goes in a few turns then its shoulder bumps into the valve cover gasket.
Wow, great job. Pro-mode.
You are awesome thank you
Can I apply these same steps on a 2008 E60 535xi (planning on doing Engine Mounts, Oil Pan Gasket and Transmission Mounts - while under car?
Can you please tell me which screw extractor kit you bought?
WHAT ARE THE GREEN BUSHINGS FROM THE 1ST ZIPLOCK?? im doing my gasket rn and saw one lose, but thought it was random
Can I reuse the oil pan bolts on 2008 528i e60 n52k?
Thanks 👍🏼
Dealer wanted 1500 for this work. I'm like wtf, my 06 is maybe worth 3x that so why would I pay all that for the part. Time consuming? Well we have a pandemic. Got all the time in the world.
Do you have m3 control arms up front? I thought they didn't fit....
I have a 2011 E92 Manual and I don’t see that PCV drain hose(24m15sec) that leads to the oil pan. Is it possible that the design has changed on the LCI’s ? Anybody know?
Do you have to remove the suspension? Control arm?
So I'm clear. You only removed the 4 steering bolts / nuts. You did not disconnect the power steering bolt? Or did you do that an it's not on the video?
You’re a god! Just got quoted $800 for that
I ordered the gasket, bolts and the O-ring. Is that all that I need?
Congrats.. ..and a question; I own an E70, I noticed the front quarter panels aren't metal (some composite material), the engine support is supposed to rest on them, won't the weight of the engine crack the panel flange where the leg of the engine support rests?
they ain't that weak. cars must pass accident dummy test
Had the same issue with the small Harbor Freight torque wrench.
same thing happened to me also doing VCG don't trust these torque wrenches
Is it really necessary to remove the wheels for this process?
Is this the same for the 135i?
hey man where did you get the torque specs from?
New oilpan bolts necessary?
Have you somewhere or could you explain the differences for the AWD models?
The AWD models will have most of the same steps. The main difference is the AWD has a front differential that can deliver power to the front wheels. The front differential, since it is in line with your front axle, it may be in the way to getting access to the oil pan. I would jack your e90 up and go underneath and see if you can identify the front diff and if it's in the way of your oil pan.
Where can i get that quick disconnect tool for the pcv drain hose? what is the name of it?
Look for a fuel line disconnect
My car didnt have the pcv drain hose ?
Thanks for the video. This is one of the best ones. So at the end you just hand right the pan bolts? It’s scary to think you can snap the bolts at so low torque. Any second thought?
Thanks Cesar, much appreciated. Yeah it was really scary and heartbreaking, but I eventually figured it out. If I could go back, I would have practiced on a bolt (not on the car) to really get a feel for how low 6ft-lbs (8Nm) is. That way, when I went to torque the bolts down on the oil pan, I would have had some muscle memory as to what 6ft-lbs feels like, so I would have a lower chance of the bolts sheering. I think following the correct pattern to torque the bolts down is maybe more important, so make sure you do that as well. Hope this helps.
@@evergreenbrothers Yes only use a high quality torque wrench or trust your instinct and 'use the force' I made the mistake of trusting a cheap one and snapped a couple of bolts. Did it again by feel the second time, no snapped bolts
I just did the valve cover gasket on a 330 (aluminum bolts) and they were 10nm + 90°. I used the same HF 1/4 torque wrench and didn't break any bolts, but I sure felt like I was going to. EDIT Yes, I was way off with my typing. I've read anywhere between 8 and 10 nm is correct. They WILL break easily.
Wowwowwow, the bolts holding a valve cover aren’t torqued that high. I have a e92 330i and torque spec by bmw is 9nm.
please ignore this anyone who reads it, this guy is on planet kukoo
Will the work be quite similar to BMW F30? I'm thinking of changing out the oil pan gasket. Originally, I was thinking of bringing it to the auto shop to take care of it. However, I will like to do it myself though!
you done it yet?
I’m hoping to get a quick answer will this video work for a 06 325i
Yes this should be the same steps for your 06 325i.
Hi, is the fender strong enough to hold the weight of the engine support bar?
Yes, the legs of the engine support bar sit right in the groove along the fender. The fenders are made of sheet metal reinforced by other structural components connected by bolts, so it can hold the weight of the engine support bar. The n52 engine is somewhere between 330-350 pounds (~160kg). The engine is relatively light compared to a steel block engine. I would suggest looking at multiple videos of an engine support bar install to get more comfortable and more confident with that tool.
Thanks for sharing your video. I have to say those torque wrench from HF are not calibrated correctly. I had the same issue where I broke a bolt while waiting to hear the click. I got a Neiko from Amazon, compared to the Pitsburg and Schwaben the Pitsburg's calibration was way off! quality does matter, but 6-7 lbs is common on oil pans and valve cover bolts. You can hand tighten if you've done a few and know what 7 ft lbs feel like. If not, get a good quality torque wrench if you must torque to specs!
Can you do the motor mounts *without* having to lower any subframe? The BMW workshop manual only says to unbolt top engine mount, lift the engine up at the top and then unbolt bottom of mount and pull them out.
You definitely can do it without having to lower the subframe. If you are just needing to replace the motor mounts, I would recommend to do that procedure instead of lowering subframe. If you are wondering why I dropped the subframe to replace the motor mounts - I did not get all the video footage I wanted when I originally did my oil pan gasket, so when I had to replace the motor mounts, I did it the more laborious way with lowering the subframe so I could get the footage I needed to complete this video.
@@evergreenbrothers Okok. I wanted to make sure since I've been trying to find a DIY that is done like the BMW workshop but everyone either drops subframe or lift engine by jack. Your trick to raise the engine higher with jack then locking support bar seems like a good idea, I assume the bar get to difficult to turn otherwise?
@@JackRR15 Yes, the bar definitely gets difficult to turn, so make it easy on yourself and jack the engine up, and then retighten the engine support bar to give yourself enough clearance to replace the engine mounts.
@@evergreenbrothers Alright sweet I'll try it out when I do the mounts
I had issues with both 1/4 drive HF torque wrenches not making a click once setting is reached and had multiple bolts snap as a result. the 1/4 inch drive ones are garbage. Had to shell out money for a better quality 1/4 drive torque wrench and been fine since.
If your unlucky like me, you have a oil leak that isn’t awful, but it’s multiple small leaks so you have to do more than just the oil pan
Came on go ahead with E90 DIY's
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