I have a HUGE oil leak

BMWLove86 · 09-29-2012, 09:59 PM

Huge oil leak resulting from a cracked valve cover. Dealer quoted me $1390 for the job, can this job be done well at a local shop or should I have it done at the dealership?

jlcolon2001 · 09-29-2012, 10:04 PM

Yes, any shop could do this cheaper. Also, I have seen a DIY around here, just in case you want to try it by yourself and save some $$

2ndname · 09-29-2012, 11:56 PM

Damn. Hope all works out. I had a similar issue. I had a huge leak due to my oil pan gasket and was quoted 1200. Found a local shop to do the work for $600.

M3inMG · 09-30-2012, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by 2ndname

Damn. Hope all works out. I had a similar issue. I had a huge leak due to my oil pan gasket and was quoted 1200. Found a local shop to do the work for $600.

Damn i found out friday my oil pan is leaking. $633 shop. Never go to dealer unless its the car under warranty

spicytofu · 09-30-2012, 08:54 AM

how hard is it to DIY oil pans? I read its a lot of work? In my past cars, it was so easily a caveman can do it.

carjon · 09-30-2012, 06:05 PM

it is a big deal in modern BMW's - it actually goes around the front axle or something similar. When they replaced mine, under warranty, they had to remove the front axle and put back - it was a big job.

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jlcolon2001 Second Lieutenant 23 Rep 225 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe 2007 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Puerto Rico iTrader: (0)	Yes, any shop could do this cheaper. Also, I have seen a DIY around here, just in case you want to try it by yourself and save some $$
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spicytofu Fungineer 10 Rep 230 Posts Drives: '11 E92 Join Date: May 2012 Location: DC/MD/S.FL iTrader: (1)	how hard is it to DIY oil pans? I read its a lot of work? In my past cars, it was so easily a caveman can do it.
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carjon First Lieutenant 7 Rep 349 Posts Drives: 328xi Sedan Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	it is a big deal in modern BMW's - it actually goes around the front axle or something similar. When they replaced mine, under warranty, they had to remove the front axle and put back - it was a big job. __________________ 2011 328xi black on black. Nav, connect, apps, Sirius.
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