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      01-10-2016, 05:24 PM   #42
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Originally Posted by Efthreeoh View Post
Excellent DIY! Thanks for posting. I came up with a cheap and effective engine support bar using a 2x6 and short sections of 2x4's (wood working skills required). I'll post it later. But...

So (seriously) HOW THE FUCK DO YOU GET THE OIL RETURN LINE OFF? Decided to watch the playoffs for the rest of the day...

Thanks
I did this on my 2006 XI and has a write up
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1211290

Updated 4/29/2016- See later post in this thread on what tool to use to disconnect that line:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...2&postcount=84


Of course later year N52's with plastic valve cover don't have this to worry about, they don't have this return line, oil return is inside the plastic valve.cover.

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