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Sockethead
03-24-2014, 05:18 PM
The ZHP has been on the garage since December and I just got around to doing this...
Man , that was easy! Basically remove the air box, fan, alternator and power steering pump. I replaced the pulleys on the idler and tensioner wile I was in there... Both were getting really noisy.


Here are a few pics for those who haven't seen this yet

Look at all that oil! Leaky main seal? Oil pan gasket? Nope! All from that pesky gasket...
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With the alt and pump removed the blue bungee is holding up the PS pump

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/25/agyguzes.jpg

Housing removed and area cleaned up

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/25/u5uze3e5.jpg

That thing is huge!
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/25/zyse9ade.jpg
danewilson77
03-24-2014, 05:24 PM
Good deal Rob. Did this last year as well. Well worth the time and money ($5).

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Avetiso
03-24-2014, 06:04 PM
Not hard, but IMO a pesky job.

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328ioc
03-24-2014, 06:38 PM
Not hard, but IMO a pesky job.

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I agree.....doesn't look hard. Just time consuming.

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WOLFN8TR
03-24-2014, 07:05 PM
I remember doing that when I bought my car. All that work to replace a $5 gasket! German Auto Solutions needs to make some of these out of Hi Temp material.
Sockethead
03-24-2014, 07:48 PM
I remember doing that when I bought my car. All that work to replace a $5 gasket! German Auto Solutions needs to make some of these out of Hi Temp material.

It seems all BMW gaskets are crap. For instance, the 4.8is has the same problem except on that motor, the the oil filter is underneath the motor so it's just an alternator bracket... And it's full of oil, WTF?
The dealer has a job description called "re-seal motor". Basically it's replacing every gasket on the motor...
Trans
03-24-2014, 07:49 PM
I've done two of these. Very straight forward. Love the fact that you only spend $5 for the part.
Sockethead
03-25-2014, 04:57 AM
I've done two of these. Very straight forward. Love the fact that you only spend $5 for the part.

Yea, it's a good day when it only costs $5 to fix your bimmer :biggrin
gmurphy
03-25-2014, 04:57 AM
Yea, it's a good day when it only costs $5 to fix your bimmer :biggrin

+1
Heck my oil drain cover thingy was more than that!


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Oli77
03-25-2014, 02:46 PM
How does this job compare to the vanes seals?
Sockethead
03-25-2014, 04:29 PM
How does this job compare to the vanes seals?
Much easier...