Alternator Gasket - add an Oil cooler?
#1
Alternator Gasket - add an Oil cooler?
Ok So ......... Haven't been here for awhile... to busy fixing my money pit.. ugh.. I mean car.
Just replaced the coolant transfer pipe... noticed an oil leak.. nothing from up top.. it's all under the engine on the alternator.. my guess is Oil pressure sensor.. quick easy fix and cheap so that's being done.
If that isn't it.. it'll either be timing gaskets, valve covers or Alternator gasket.. my hunch is the oil sensor giving the placement of the oil but could be valve or timing... but doubtful as the tech was just all through that stuff doing the coolant pipe and seems to think it's coming from under on the passenger side.
Anyhow... enough of my less than educated guesses!
My question... when I have the poor guy do the alternator gasket job - what's involved to add an oil cooler, what are the net benefits and are there any downfalls, things to watch for etc.? Figured if the oil can run a little cooler, than it'll help the engine and seals/gaskets a bit longer but I might be dead wrong.. Can someone give me a run down on the pros/cons of the oil cooler add-on? Since it's being replaced I figured I might as well go all the way. .. Also! What other sacrificial parts or wearable parts can I replace while this alternator gasket job is being done. Obviously the tech will inspect everything as he goes, but are there seals or any other things that he might not see that we could address at that time?
Car is a 2004 545i with 150,000km (auto, standard suspension)
Just replaced the coolant transfer pipe... noticed an oil leak.. nothing from up top.. it's all under the engine on the alternator.. my guess is Oil pressure sensor.. quick easy fix and cheap so that's being done.
If that isn't it.. it'll either be timing gaskets, valve covers or Alternator gasket.. my hunch is the oil sensor giving the placement of the oil but could be valve or timing... but doubtful as the tech was just all through that stuff doing the coolant pipe and seems to think it's coming from under on the passenger side.
Anyhow... enough of my less than educated guesses!
My question... when I have the poor guy do the alternator gasket job - what's involved to add an oil cooler, what are the net benefits and are there any downfalls, things to watch for etc.? Figured if the oil can run a little cooler, than it'll help the engine and seals/gaskets a bit longer but I might be dead wrong.. Can someone give me a run down on the pros/cons of the oil cooler add-on? Since it's being replaced I figured I might as well go all the way. .. Also! What other sacrificial parts or wearable parts can I replace while this alternator gasket job is being done. Obviously the tech will inspect everything as he goes, but are there seals or any other things that he might not see that we could address at that time?
Car is a 2004 545i with 150,000km (auto, standard suspension)
#2
Ok So ......... Haven't been here for awhile... to busy fixing my money pit.. ugh.. I mean car.
Just replaced the coolant transfer pipe... noticed an oil leak.. nothing from up top.. it's all under the engine on the alternator.. my guess is Oil pressure sensor.. quick easy fix and cheap so that's being done.
If that isn't it.. it'll either be timing gaskets, valve covers or Alternator gasket.. my hunch is the oil sensor giving the placement of the oil but could be valve or timing... but doubtful as the tech was just all through that stuff doing the coolant pipe and seems to think it's coming from under on the passenger side.
Anyhow... enough of my less than educated guesses!
My question... when I have the poor guy do the alternator gasket job - what's involved to add an oil cooler, what are the net benefits and are there any downfalls, things to watch for etc.? Figured if the oil can run a little cooler, than it'll help the engine and seals/gaskets a bit longer but I might be dead wrong.. Can someone give me a run down on the pros/cons of the oil cooler add-on? Since it's being replaced I figured I might as well go all the way. .. Also! What other sacrificial parts or wearable parts can I replace while this alternator gasket job is being done. Obviously the tech will inspect everything as he goes, but are there seals or any other things that he might not see that we could address at that time?
Car is a 2004 545i with 150,000km (auto, standard suspension)
Just replaced the coolant transfer pipe... noticed an oil leak.. nothing from up top.. it's all under the engine on the alternator.. my guess is Oil pressure sensor.. quick easy fix and cheap so that's being done.
If that isn't it.. it'll either be timing gaskets, valve covers or Alternator gasket.. my hunch is the oil sensor giving the placement of the oil but could be valve or timing... but doubtful as the tech was just all through that stuff doing the coolant pipe and seems to think it's coming from under on the passenger side.
Anyhow... enough of my less than educated guesses!
My question... when I have the poor guy do the alternator gasket job - what's involved to add an oil cooler, what are the net benefits and are there any downfalls, things to watch for etc.? Figured if the oil can run a little cooler, than it'll help the engine and seals/gaskets a bit longer but I might be dead wrong.. Can someone give me a run down on the pros/cons of the oil cooler add-on? Since it's being replaced I figured I might as well go all the way. .. Also! What other sacrificial parts or wearable parts can I replace while this alternator gasket job is being done. Obviously the tech will inspect everything as he goes, but are there seals or any other things that he might not see that we could address at that time?
Car is a 2004 545i with 150,000km (auto, standard suspension)
#4
Contributors
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 2,863
Likes: 1
From: SoCal San Diego
My Ride: 545i Sport
Model Year: 2004
Engine: N62
I was thinking about this setup when I had my alt. gasket leak fixed. This would involve getting rid of the alternator and installing a water-cooled generator and an oil cooler from the 550i or a Gulf Version 745Li.
Last edited by Rizbel; 06-07-2013 at 07:53 AM.
#5
Ya It's defitnatley doable, have u done a cost figure on all the parts for the 550 cooler set up ?
#6
Thanks!! I'll have to do a little research and might hit you up with some questions later. If I get a parts list together, I'll post here for all.
Just had a thought... with this gasket being replaced.. would this be an ideal time to "shampoo" the engine as the electrical could be covered up very well with everything apart??
Just had a thought... with this gasket being replaced.. would this be an ideal time to "shampoo" the engine as the electrical could be covered up very well with everything apart??
#7
Thanks!! I'll have to do a little research and might hit you up with some questions later. If I get a parts list together, I'll post here for all.
Just had a thought... with this gasket being replaced.. would this be an ideal time to "shampoo" the engine as the electrical could be covered up very well with everything apart??
Just had a thought... with this gasket being replaced.. would this be an ideal time to "shampoo" the engine as the electrical could be covered up very well with everything apart??
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
mantraguy
E61 Touring Discussion
1
03-09-2015 02:56 AM