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I would like to thank the OP and others who share their experience on this job. I did mine last week, the OFHG, OCHG and valve cover. While I was in there, I replaced the serpentine belt as it was soaked with oil leaking from the OFH. The pulleys are fine.
I did not remove any of the coolant hose, did not drain the oil nor the coolant. Yes, it is a little messy but manageable if preparation is done well.
For this job in a N54, I found that the removal of the intake manifold and the radiator fan is a must. With the fan out, it is a lot easier to position my 8mm gear wrench to the bolt (the one points downward) in OFH. It is very easy to strip that bolt if the gear wrench does not fit perfectly onto the bolt.
My car is running well now without the smell of burning engine oil.
Thanks.
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