DCT gasket replacement costs

Aus335iguy · 01-08-2018, 01:34 PM

Hi all
I just got a quote to replace both of my DCT gaskets pan filter change et al. $2750
I'm thinking no. It's a gasket FFS! I might just buy a used box and keep a spare at that rate lol

Anyone have a better idea? Anyone have a hoist - ill change the c&%ts of things myself.

R32GOJIRA · 01-08-2018, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Aus335iguy

Hi all
I just got a quote to replace both of my DCT gaskets pan filter change et al. $2750
I'm thinking no. It's a gasket FFS! I might just buy a used box and keep a spare at that rate lol

Anyone have a better idea? Anyone have a hoist - ill change the c&%ts of things myself.

I got quoted about the same ($2800) through Hills around a month ago. I thought the same thing lol

aaron_ · 01-08-2018, 05:15 PM

The gasket, pan and filter is all one unit, then the new fluid is crazy expensive as well (like $600ish). Add in labor, sounds about right!!

Although I do remember a price of about $2000 to do mine at Advan. Could be wrong. Worth a try

Aus335iguy · 01-08-2018, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by aaron_

The gasket, pan and filter is all one unit, then the new fluid is crazy expensive as well (like $600ish). Add in labor, sounds about right!!

Although I do remember a price of about $2000 to do mine at Advan. Could be wrong. Worth a try

So parts are roughly 1k but the rand r the gearbox and two gaskets is 1500. It's a bit much but understandable
I can't stomach that ... anyone have a hoist I can borrow for a day ?

e36mmm · 01-09-2018, 01:20 AM

Thats very cheap hence why I looked for a 335i with zf transmission.

Aus335iguy · 01-09-2018, 01:51 AM

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Thats very cheap hence why I looked for a 335i with zf transmission.

Love the sarcasm ... you have a hoist or not ?

chrisw27 · 01-09-2018, 03:56 AM

Of the two serviceable gaskets on the dct, one needs the dct to come out or at least drop down significantly. This is for the side mounted mechatronics unit.

The other is the oil pan assembly and much easier/quicker to replace. its actually a straightforward DIY for about $500 with genuine pentosin fluid (less if use another brand).

if you can isolate a potential leak to the oil pan only, this would cost considerably less with either option (diy or shop).

chrisw27 · 01-09-2018, 03:57 AM

http://www.phoenixlubricants.com.au/...oductnumber=22

cheap supplier for the genuone box fluid

Aus335iguy · 01-09-2018, 04:01 AM

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Originally Posted by chrisw27

Of the two serviceable gaskets on the dct, one needs the dct to come out or at least drop down significantly. This is for the side mounted mechatronics unit.

The other is the oil pan assembly and much easier/quicker to replace. its actually a straightforward DIY for about $500 with genuine pentosin fluid (less if use another brand).

if you can isolate a potential leak to the oil pan only, this would cost considerably less with either option (diy or shop).

Hi Chris
It's good advice that other people have given as well but theres no way to be sure that it's not the side. If i do the bottom then i still have to pay much of the cost for the side AND the bottom one. I'd rather get it done once, properly. I also like to have confidence in the car im driving. Doesn't inspire confidence if i dont know where a leak is coming from

e36mmm · 01-09-2018, 04:17 AM

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Love the sarcasm ... you have a hoist or not ?

I wish mate. If i did, I wouldve invited you over to fix yours. Are you located in Victoria? Have you tried eastern bm? Thats my guy to go to if I reach a dead end.

Regards

chrisw27 · 01-09-2018, 04:21 AM

Regarding access to a hoist, there was this place in metro melb, but i see on their website they are currently not trading...

http://www.youdoitauto.com.au

its a good idea for handy wrenchers. Anyone know of similar businesses in melb or elsewhere?

Aus335iguy · 01-09-2018, 05:02 AM

Thanks for trying I'm in Sydney sadly. I remember looking at these places before. Melbourne has a couple but Sydney nup.

e36mmm · 01-09-2018, 02:32 PM

Ah bumma. How about Advan in Sydney?

Blueeyesredpanda · 01-09-2018, 02:43 PM

$2750 thats a big ripoff.
Just DIY it's not hard, all you need is a 3.5ton jack to lift the car high up enough.

EB89 · 01-09-2018, 07:30 PM

Get a quote from South Coast BMW in Wollongong, they have been reasonable with pricing for me on water pump install, and gasket installs.

I have the service managers email, PM me on FB

EB89 · 01-09-2018, 07:36 PM

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=28_0005

BMW Dual Clutch Trans Oil Pan - Genuine BMW 28107842385
$201
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...an-28107842385

BMW Dual Clutch Trans Oil Pan Bolt - Genuine BMW 28107842386
$4.69 x 14
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...ew-28107842386

Plus the fluid?

Doesn't seem that big a deal.

Aus335iguy · 01-09-2018, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by EB89

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=28_0005

BMW Dual Clutch Trans Oil Pan - Genuine BMW 28107842385
$201
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...an-28107842385

BMW Dual Clutch Trans Oil Pan Bolt - Genuine BMW 28107842386
$4.69 x 14
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...ew-28107842386

Plus the fluid?

Doesn't seem that big a deal.

There was a deal on eBay for like 100l of fluid lol
The majority of the cost is in labour remove and replace gearbox

EB89 · 01-09-2018, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Aus335iguy

There was a deal on eBay for like 100l of fluid lol
The majority of the cost is in labour remove and replace gearbox

Oh you need to remove the whole box, ok I see

e36mmm · 01-10-2018, 12:52 AM

Is e9x m3's dct have similar issues or maintenance requirements or are they a different unit from the ones in the 335i?

Aus335iguy · 01-10-2018, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by e36mmm

Is e9x m3's dct have similar issues or maintenance requirements or are they a different unit from the ones in the 335i?

Same box different housing and axle connection very similar sieve like material for gaskets

Aus335iguy · 01-10-2018, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by EB89

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aus335iguy

There was a deal on eBay for like 100l of fluid lol
The majority of the cost is in labour remove and replace gearbox

Oh you need to remove the whole box, ok I see

Don't have to but if it's the side gasket I've got to pay twice so rather do it once

e36mmm · 01-10-2018, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Aus335iguy

Same box different housing and axle connection very similar sieve like material for gaskets

Ok good to know. Thanks bruh

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aaron_ Captain 90 Rep 671 Posts Drives: E93 335i LCI Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	The gasket, pan and filter is all one unit, then the new fluid is crazy expensive as well (like $600ish). Add in labor, sounds about right!! Although I do remember a price of about $2000 to do mine at Advan. Could be wrong. Worth a try
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chrisw27 Private 7 Rep 71 Posts Drives: E82 135i N55 DCT Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (1)	Of the two serviceable gaskets on the dct, one needs the dct to come out or at least drop down significantly. This is for the side mounted mechatronics unit. The other is the oil pan assembly and much easier/quicker to replace. its actually a straightforward DIY for about $500 with genuine pentosin fluid (less if use another brand). if you can isolate a potential leak to the oil pan only, this would cost considerably less with either option (diy or shop).
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chrisw27 Private 7 Rep 71 Posts Drives: E82 135i N55 DCT Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (1)	http://www.phoenixlubricants.com.au/...oductnumber=22 cheap supplier for the genuone box fluid
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chrisw27 Private 7 Rep 71 Posts Drives: E82 135i N55 DCT Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (1)	Regarding access to a hoist, there was this place in metro melb, but i see on their website they are currently not trading... http://www.youdoitauto.com.au its a good idea for handy wrenchers. Anyone know of similar businesses in melb or elsewhere?
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Aus335iguy Colonel 650 Rep 2,139 Posts Drives: 2009 e92 335i MSport DCT Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Sydney Aus iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 335i [10.00]	Thanks for trying I'm in Sydney sadly. I remember looking at these places before. Melbourne has a couple but Sydney nup. __________________ When you doppelkaplung you doppel your fun.
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Blueeyesredpanda Major 403 Rep 1,425 Posts Drives: E90 / F30 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Canada iTrader: (-2)	$2750 thats a big ripoff. Just DIY it's not hard, all you need is a 3.5ton jack to lift the car high up enough.
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