Engine Mount DIY for 535xi?
12-12-2018, 05:22 AM
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My Ride: 2008 535xI Wagon
Model Year: 2008
Engine: N54
anyone have a good DIY for an oil pan on a XI? i keep finding the same thing, just "similar" DIY's.
12-12-2018, 05:32 AM
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My Ride: 535xi hud night vision
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My car has 93k miles. I have replaced most wear items since I got it. Injectors, Vanos, plugs and coils. Still really needs a valve clean. It is super easy. Easy to pull out didn’t even remove the cover. getting the thread into the top Vanos was a pain as you can’t really see it. Took me all of 20 minutes though.
12-12-2018, 11:14 AM
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My Ride: 2008 535xI Wagon
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My car has 93k miles. I have replaced most wear items since I got it. Injectors, Vanos, plugs and coils. Still really needs a valve clean. It is super easy. Easy to pull out didn’t even remove the cover. getting the thread into the top Vanos was a pain as you can’t really see it. Took me all of 20 minutes though.
i know they changed the design from the E46 era to the E9X era for the VANOS. now it looks like the only thing to service is the 2 solenoids.
just got a quote of $1300 to do the oil pan gasket. looks like i will be having a long weekend in may garage in the near future saving over $1000.
12-12-2018, 11:37 AM
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when you say VANOS, are you only referring to the 2 solenoids on the front of the head? or any seals inside the VANOS unit?
i know they changed the design from the E46 era to the E9X era for the VANOS. now it looks like the only thing to service is the 2 solenoids.
just got a quote of $1300 to do the oil pan gasket. looks like i will be having a long weekend in may garage in the near future saving over $1000.
i know they changed the design from the E46 era to the E9X era for the VANOS. now it looks like the only thing to service is the 2 solenoids.
just got a quote of $1300 to do the oil pan gasket. looks like i will be having a long weekend in may garage in the near future saving over $1000.
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12-12-2018, 04:28 PM
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Hey, I am on the same boat as you. Wish you luck, let me know if you want to get in touch to bounce ideas off of while in the garage. I always find it helpful to have a second mind, especially when I can't find a solid DIY.
Check out my thread
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12-13-2018, 05:13 AM
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i think it will be rather straight forward. keep taking stuff off until you can get the oil pan out.
i have a nice long 4 day weekend for new years. so this might be what i do then, since i won't need to leave the house for 4 days.
the thing that gets me is all the other bits i will have great acess to while i'm doing this. so my parts list goes from a gasket and oil change, to motor mounts, water pump, t-stat, hoses, and so on. well there goes that $1000. but its to a good cause. i kinda just want to convert it to rear wheel drive while i'm there.
i have a nice long 4 day weekend for new years. so this might be what i do then, since i won't need to leave the house for 4 days.
the thing that gets me is all the other bits i will have great acess to while i'm doing this. so my parts list goes from a gasket and oil change, to motor mounts, water pump, t-stat, hoses, and so on. well there goes that $1000. but its to a good cause. i kinda just want to convert it to rear wheel drive while i'm there.
12-13-2018, 08:10 AM
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I am novice, learning as I go. As far as straight-forward goes, I have disconnected everything that I can see plus the engine mounts. I plan on "flossing the subframe to double-check.
I am just a little afraid BMW has something in store for me that I am not yet aware about.
I might try to get away with disconnecting the axle at the differential, but leaving it attached the wheel hub. Do you think this is possible? assuming I detach the strut bar bracket bolt.
SAME! I actually am dropping the subframe for the turbo coolant line leak. found some oil under there so i figured to tackle it. Funny part is after tracking e90's its all fun and games until the awd makes it almost not worth it.
I am just a little afraid BMW has something in store for me that I am not yet aware about.
I might try to get away with disconnecting the axle at the differential, but leaving it attached the wheel hub. Do you think this is possible? assuming I detach the strut bar bracket bolt.
SAME! I actually am dropping the subframe for the turbo coolant line leak. found some oil under there so i figured to tackle it. Funny part is after tracking e90's its all fun and games until the awd makes it almost not worth it.
12-13-2018, 09:30 AM
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My Ride: 2008 535xI Wagon
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i simply don't need AWD. i live in Florida, there isn't any snow, and i know how to drive. plus i won't be putting 1,000+ hp through it. for me AWD just adds more things to go wrong. and this is a perfect example.
12-14-2018, 07:45 AM
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What exactly does this have to do with your car having AWD? I also know how to drive, and AWD is an excellent feature where I drive, as are dedicated winter tires on said vehicle for the fun season. Of course, AWD makes little or no sense where you drive, and the added complexity is a waste for your needs.