Shop for oil pan gasket replacement in DC/NoVA

phahn3 · 02-22-2019, 06:32 PM

This would be for 2006 330 XI.

I got a quote of $1800 or so by a dealer (while getting a recall done). I've inquired about the job from three independent shops in Arlington VA area. They gave me like quotes around $2000. (It seems like these shops have never done one as they got really defensive when I inquired if they have actually done one...)

Has anyone had any experience with any shops that have done this? I am not looking for super cheap quotes but anything less than $1800. I am fairly handy having done various jobs including eccentric shaft (not just the sensor) replacement, but this is too much of a PITA job. The leak is getting pretty steady that I am adding 1/2-1 quart of oil per month.

Thank you!

bmuum3 · 02-22-2019, 06:54 PM

GT Peace was around $1200 if I remember correctly.

Greyfox · 02-22-2019, 06:58 PM

Dealer doing it for only $1800?!?!? On an XI?

What's the catch?

The cheapest I could find a few years ago at indy shops here in the Shenandoah Valley was $1500.

It's not that hard to do... just takes 12+ hours of steady wrench turning.

I'm planning it out now for mine (still only using 1 liter per 7k miles) since I want to also replace the front bearings and possibly the axle shafts & carrier. Basically a full refresh while I've got it all torn apart.

335igasm · 02-23-2019, 01:59 PM

PM'd

phillycx · 02-23-2019, 06:06 PM

Baltimore Motor Works 1106 Middle River Road Middle River, MD 21220

The owner is Keith and he's great to work with. Very personable, reasonable and honest. Good small shop.

E7J3F3 · 02-23-2019, 08:42 PM

I wish I could help, but I'm a long ways from you. Those quotes you're getting are crazy! I don't blame you for shopping around. I had mine done for $1200 and that included the oil level sensor gasket.

MikeP335i · 02-25-2019, 02:30 PM

No doubt this is an expensive job. I trust Greg Miller at Loudoun County Exotics. Greg is a straight shooter with a great deal of industry experience.

Greyfox · 02-25-2019, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E7J3F3

I wish I could help, but I'm a long ways from you. Those quotes you're getting are crazy! I don't blame you for shopping around. I had mine done for $1200 and that included the oil level sensor gasket.

Going by your information you have a 328i.... 328xi is seriously more involved since the front carrier is bolted to and right hand axle actually goes through the oil pan.

335igasm · 02-25-2019, 04:18 PM

Anyone who needs any work done in the dmv area, hit me up. Im in baltimore, md.

Andy325ci · 03-01-2019, 02:43 PM

PM me. I might be able to help you out.

02-22-2019, 06:32 PM	#1
phahn3 Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: BMW E90 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Arlington, VA iTrader: (0)	Shop for oil pan gasket replacement in DC/NoVA This would be for 2006 330 XI. I got a quote of $1800 or so by a dealer (while getting a recall done). I've inquired about the job from three independent shops in Arlington VA area. They gave me like quotes around $2000. (It seems like these shops have never done one as they got really defensive when I inquired if they have actually done one...) Has anyone had any experience with any shops that have done this? I am not looking for super cheap quotes but anything less than $1800. I am fairly handy having done various jobs including eccentric shaft (not just the sensor) replacement, but this is too much of a PITA job. The leak is getting pretty steady that I am adding 1/2-1 quart of oil per month. Thank you!
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Greyfox Colonel 1208 Rep 2,835 Posts Drives: 2007 328xi E91 - 330k+ (miles) Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: USA iTrader: (2)	Dealer doing it for only $1800?!?!? On an XI? What's the catch? The cheapest I could find a few years ago at indy shops here in the Shenandoah Valley was $1500. It's not that hard to do... just takes 12+ hours of steady wrench turning. I'm planning it out now for mine (still only using 1 liter per 7k miles) since I want to also replace the front bearings and possibly the axle shafts & carrier. Basically a full refresh while I've got it all torn apart.
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E7J3F3 Private First Class 31 Rep 110 Posts Drives: '07 328i Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Northwest AR iTrader: (0)	I wish I could help, but I'm a long ways from you. Those quotes you're getting are crazy! I don't blame you for shopping around. I had mine done for $1200 and that included the oil level sensor gasket.
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02-25-2019, 02:30 PM	#7
MikeP335i Private 15 Rep 67 Posts Drives: 2009 335xi Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Annandale, VA iTrader: (0)	No doubt this is an expensive job. I trust Greg Miller at Loudoun County Exotics. Greg is a straight shooter with a great deal of industry experience.
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335igasm Second Lieutenant 79 Rep 273 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335i Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: New Freedom, PA iTrader: (0)	Anyone who needs any work done in the dmv area, hit me up. Im in baltimore, md.
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Andy325ci New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 2001 325ci Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	PM me. I might be able to help you out.
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