High mileage E90's Beware: Oil Pan Gasket Leak - Page 2 - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

JamesM3M5 · 10-09-2012, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by MDORPHN

Related question for those of you who have removed the oil pan-- does it have sufficient baffling for use of road race courses?

Neil

Looking at Turkeyplucker's pics above, I'd say there is definite room for improvement.

MDORPHN · 10-09-2012, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by JamesM3M5

Looking at Turkeyplucker's pics above, I'd say there is definite room for improvement.

I'm not aware of any "kit" being available (from Turner, VAC, etc.).

Could you fabricate something?

Neil

JamesM3M5 · 10-09-2012, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by MDORPHN

I'm not aware of any "kit" being available (from Turner, VAC, etc.).

Could you fabricate something?

Neil

Does a bear sh!t in the woods?

MDORPHN · 10-09-2012, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by JamesM3M5

Does a bear sh!t in the woods?

Uhh... only if someone is around to smell it?

OK, we'll talk.

Neil

jpirelli · 10-10-2012, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by themyst

Meh, subframe drops take 45 minutes with an air compressor tank and two sets of hands.

Honestly though, it makes me glad I have CPO.

Is there a DIY guide by any chance?

JamesM3M5 · 10-10-2012, 01:01 PM

See post #1.

mrjoe · 10-23-2012, 05:32 PM

330i N52? Lift engine / oil pan over subframe?

Tiago@VRSF · 10-23-2012, 09:48 PM

I've seen quite a few leaky oil pans while doing DP installs. Seems to happen to any car over 50k miles but I haven't seen one that requires immediate attention. Thanks for the heads up!

edrive90 · 01-20-2013, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by JamesM3M5

Negative. Can't push the motor up far enough to get the pan to clear the pickup and other things. Support the engine on a cradle and drop the SF down.

All - I'm not sure what's involved with dropping the subframe. Can it be done without a lift? How does one "cradle" the engine? Can someone lay out the steps for dropping the subframe?

There is a DIY for changing the gasket without dropping the subframe, but I don't trust being able to do it without getting bits in the oil pan and not being able to fish them out.

Tari · 01-23-2013, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Turkeybaster115

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Originally Posted by David1

Make sure it is not the oil filter housing on the head that is leaking making it look like the oil pan is leaking. Some sepage from the pan gasket is normal. If it is not dripping leave it alone.

We put the vehicle on a lift and checked it with a flash light. After 50K miles, it will definitely be leaking, along with the transmission pan gasket (auto) + mechatronics sealing sleeve.

My sleave is leaking now im at 76k :/

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mrjoe joseph Drives: 2006 330i E90 N52 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 38 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	330i N52? Lift engine / oil pan over subframe?

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Tiago@VRSF BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: E92 335i, E92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Hudson, MA Posts: 2,812 iTrader: (62) Garage List 2013 Ducati 1199 Pa ... [0.00] 2008 BMW 335i [0.00] 2009 BMW M3 [0.00]	I've seen quite a few leaky oil pans while doing DP installs. Seems to happen to any car over 50k miles but I haven't seen one that requires immediate attention. Thanks for the heads up!