Front Crank Seal Tool Kit in Portland, OR area?

ndxmtch · 11-02-2021, 04:35 PM

Hi All,

Is there anyone in the Portland, OR area with the front main/crank seal removal tool kit I could borrow for a day?

Spending some time under the car last night, I spotted what appears to be a leak from the front main seal. Still waiting to run another test with UV light to confirm leak source. Luckily the serpentine belt is still dry, but is certainly a looming concern as the leak progresses.

I have an N51-powered 328i with 170K on the clock. Based on info available on FCPEuro, I think the N51-4 engines may all use the same kit.

A couple of BMW-specific indies in the area quoted ~$700 for what appears to be a pretty DIY-able job with the right tools (especially compared to the oil pan gasket which I replaced myself about 45K miles ago). Proper tools would make me much more confident in doing this myself.

Greatly appreciate any help!

N

ForTheD · 11-19-2021, 12:17 PM

Hi,
I have one in Salem, if you've not found one yet.
Worked pretty good when I had my belt wreak havoc.
I messed up my first seal not getting it in there right, so it took me a second try lol.
I think I asked on here too before I paid the 200 bucks on eBay.

David

11-02-2021, 04:35 PM	#1
ndxmtch New Member 2 Rep 5 Posts Drives: '07 328i Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	Front Crank Seal Tool Kit in Portland, OR area? Hi All, Is there anyone in the Portland, OR area with the front main/crank seal removal tool kit I could borrow for a day? Spending some time under the car last night, I spotted what appears to be a leak from the front main seal. Still waiting to run another test with UV light to confirm leak source. Luckily the serpentine belt is still dry, but is certainly a looming concern as the leak progresses. I have an N51-powered 328i with 170K on the clock. Based on info available on FCPEuro, I think the N51-4 engines may all use the same kit. A couple of BMW-specific indies in the area quoted ~$700 for what appears to be a pretty DIY-able job with the right tools (especially compared to the oil pan gasket which I replaced myself about 45K miles ago). Proper tools would make me much more confident in doing this myself. Greatly appreciate any help! N
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ForTheD Second Lieutenant 19 Rep 251 Posts Drives: 2007 e90 335i 6MT (ZSP) Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Salem, OR iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [0.00]	Hi, I have one in Salem, if you've not found one yet. Worked pretty good when I had my belt wreak havoc. I messed up my first seal not getting it in there right, so it took me a second try lol. I think I asked on here too before I paid the 200 bucks on eBay. David
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