DIY E90 BMW 328i Oil filter Housing gasket (OFHG)

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Here is the video on how to replace oil filter housing gasket on 2007 bmw 328i with n51(n52) engine, also applies to 2008-2012 bmw 128i (n51, n52), 2008-2010 bmw 528i, 2008-2010 bmw x3, 2007-2010 bmw x5 3.0i, 3.0si, xdrive30i, 2006-2010 bmw z4 (n52),
Thank you for watching

[@MrPhantom2183]

This is the perfect time to replace the coolant flange from thermostat to engine head . Why did BMW create such a cheap plastic part ? Excelent job !

[@tugrulbey3095]

Torque specs for those bolts are 22nm. And you may use joint extension instead of removing manifold.

[@yungbanginman6008]

I was thinking that ha

[@TofuCoCo]

whoever BMW sourced as their gasket vendor should be FIRED. All the gaskets are garbage.

[@yassirc3681]

How is it that bmw can build a state-of-the-art engine and fail with the f*king rubber gasket?

[@efan1980]

Thank you! The video presents step by step in details. Well done!

[@simplelangperorock]

Dude. You always do a great work. But be careful working on the street. Find an empty parking lot spot or something. God bless you bro

[@papachris8540]

Underrated channel man. 👏 love this channel

[@AdrianJayeOnline]

some good points, interesting you went by removing the headers, most people don't I@m about to attempt this, good tip on depreassurnig the water

[@AdrianJayeOnline]

I did this and lucky I followed your method as I dropped a couple of tools, and a 1/4" could not budge it, I needed to pull the header !

[@voltaire372]

@@AdrianJayeOnline Headers are the metal tubes that lead from the exhaust manifold to the catalytic converters, I think you mean the intake manifold

[@kevinvandevelde5169]

I seen it done as Ponga Pandit mentioned its fiddly but does work. Its anyone's preference . I take it, it has a electric water pump. Cool video👍👍

[@Zeiten]

Yep fully electric water pump, it is faster for me to lift intake manifold

[@crlsortizmtz4624]

Gracias Tim...

[@Zeiten]

Happy to help🙌

[@shahbazakakhail4526]

Great vedio, so today I learn something about oil filter gasket and can U plz mention the torque value and socket size in the description 🙏🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@veritasaequitas9875]

This is a whole lot easier than the BMW M54 OFHG replacement.

[@Zeiten]

Agreed😉

[@johntran7432]

Looks like pretty easy job for someone like you to do it. You could offer to replace it at a discount. You probably can do 3 cars in a day easy. It is a common issue and it is a big hassle to have to leave the car at the dealer for a quick job like this.

[@MrXxxvincentxxx]

Thank you zeiten you're awesome!

[@Zeiten]

Thank you, appreciate it🙌

[@peachcityshankar1174]

👌🔥🙏🙏 Great video sir 👌👏👏thanks

[@battlehrfred]

Excellent work great!! ty

[@Zeiten]

Thanks

[@pauladams4951]

Nice video. Any worries about the intake gaskets, once you've removed the intake? Is it possible to get new ones in there with the small space you've created by removing the bolts and nuts at the intake/head junction?

[@user-un8xp9vx2q]

very informative video! I want to do it on my car. Can you add torque specks and link these wobbly tools that you use? I would appreciate it

[@anthonygillesse7242]

Nice diy I don’t think you have to loosen the intake manifold you can actually use a e wench to access that hard to reach bolt , little room to swing the wrench but lot less time to do it without swivel socket etc.🇨🇦

[@99centstoreful]

I have a lil spot where u pointed 2nd , however it is dry, like it has been there for years and hasn't spread or gotten bigger so I'm guessing it's old.

[@sparkyme5993]

Awesome!!!

[@armourbl]

Ugh, I just ordered the water pump kit from FCP and was thinking there must be something else I need. This gasket is it. Would be great if you put references to the part numbers in the description when you do these videos. I know they will be make/model specific but in this case I have the same car you are showing in this video. Thanks for the great how to videos.

[@baims8367]

Yep that’s a true BMW owners request/statement if I’ve ever heard 1 🤦🏼😂!! 3yrs old or not I had to. ? Well how’s the repair holding up ?? I bet you sold the problem child by knew tho huh?? These things become absolute piles of 💩 about 100k and most get fed up with rebuilding all the cheap plastic/rubber material / designed to fail parts and pieces that liter these shiny piles of 💩.. But Hats of to Fcp as they make it as ez as possible on their site when it’s time to do the thousands of $$ ordering… But this guy is doing these vids on top of traveling around as a job fixing these tricky piles of 💩 and then showing / giving any viewers “a free lesson” we can’t be greedy now and expect another lengthy step to a already lengthy vid process now!! He has to leave some fun for the BMW Diy’er now doesn’t he ??

[@johntran7432]

Is there a torque requirement for manifold and oil gasket housing bolts?

[@torRamo]

nice video, could you include taking the engine cover off and the top plastic? Also no torque specs, if not in the video can you post a comment or add it to the description?

[@AndrewHernandez-ke2ik]

Great video! Cleanest way so far I've seen. Any suggestions on how to remove the 1st bolt when it is stripped already? Appreciate any suggestions.

[@Zeiten]

I’m afraid you’ll have to remove coolant hose that goes to cylinder head bolted by x2 10mm, and then hammer e10 socket or e11 on stripped bolt

[@AndrewHernandez-ke2ik]

@@Zeiten appreciate the suggestion and response. I will give this a shot.

[@AndrewHernandez-ke2ik]

@@Zeiten thank you very much for the suggestion! I was able to remove the bolt. Next will be to purchase new bolts and hose. Thank you again and more power to you!

[@wushushaolinentertainment]

Thank you 谢谢🙏

[@Andre-tc1wj]

Great Video as always. Have you replaced any valve stems on BMW on video...I tell you these BMW keep us Busy

[@Zeiten]

No, as mobile company we have our limitations and don’t perform valve stem seal jobs

[@alexeisbejerano7010]

Hi love your videos. in this one. can you tell me where you got the simple pump to get the coolant out? thanks i highly appreciated.

[@Zeiten]

Thank you, you can get one in any autoparts store

[@ikasika87662000]

good video~! but why needed remove the coolant ? and why needed to open oil filter cover? without those actions what happen?

[@orpiv]

Engine oIl and coolant pours out of the housing when its removed

[@gilgonzalez5902]

You DO NOT have to remove the intake manifold or even move it out of the way all you need is a swivel head to access the bolt. Also if you remove the other coolant hose on the right hand side it will allow you to clean the housing mating surfaces away from the car. This makes it easier instead of trying to do it all while tugging on the hose thats still connected to the housing.

[@simplelangperorock]

1/4 swivel socket works fine. Magnetic would be the best. Or if you have skinny fingers like I do, it will be doable. Good comment. But this dude is one of my favorite mechanics. he works by the book and has lots of knowledge in the cars 🚙 . Keep wrenching man.

[@baims8367]

@@simplelangperorockmagnet won’t work for these housing bolts as there aluminum..

[@dariuspopescu2462]

Hey man, Some oil has seemed to have leaked onto my vanos solenoids area but has not affected them. Wondering if it is ok to spray degreaser over that area without damaging other stuff?

[@Zeiten]

Sure, no big deal

[@DonThe]

Please do a video on drive belt and tensioner replacement!

[@Zeiten]

I’ll post it today:)

[@DonThe]

@@Zeiten Thank you.. you have no idea how helpful these videos are! My oil filter gasket leak is alllll over my belt :(

[@Zeiten]

@@DonThe happy to help:)

[@vladimircabrera3862]

The bolt covered by the manifold kicked by butt. I ended using the old because the first threads where stripped.

[@ryanwildman6018]

Hi Tim, what brand of hand pump are you using to remove the coolant?

[@ColinGazley]

I love you.

[@Zeiten]

Didn’t expect that to happen😂😂

[@kerollosabd-el-malak8730]

Could a bad oil housing gasket also lead to significant oil accumulating into coolant and turning the coolant reservoir color brown?

[@Zeiten]

Yes it’s possible

[@kerollosabd-el-malak8730]

@@Zeiten Thank you! Great DIY tutorial, I'm going to replace my gasket this week and hoping to fix that problem for me

[@deadmoney2093]

@kerollos make sure u flush yr coolant and oil after yr done too.

[@manuelortiz7731]

Question? Would bad vanos solenoids cause bad timing codes and misfires?

[@Zeiten]

Absolutely

[@thebestman2146]

Do you have to drain the oil?? Like how did you clean when you took off the oil filter??

[@Zeiten]

Shop towels, you don’t need to drain oil, even if you do there are still gonna be oil in the oil filter housing

[@goorackerelite]

do you really need to remove the manifold? I've seen vids of people accessing that bolt behind the manifold with a 1/4" u joint and extension

[@Zeiten]

Possible, for me it’s way easier to undo 4 bolts and 3 nuts and get completely unobstructed access to the bolt🤷‍♂️

[@goorackerelite]

@@Zeiten perfect! you're a pro that's why haha. When I think of any kind of manifold work, I'm thinking hours.

[@donaldbarron7916]

👍

[@ajsantos1092]

I have a 2009 328i BMW when I start the car it has a loud wisal noise an when I lift the oil cap up it gose away can u give me an idea of what I need to do to fix it

[@Zeiten]

Probably clogged crankcase vent valve, most likely will need to replace whole valve cover

[@ajsantos1092]

@@Zeiten that’s what think to but I read code an it’s saying camshaft sensor

[@gman1119]

is it possible to do this job without removing the manifold?

[@SuperClownLoach]

Yes I just used a 3/8 ratchet with a 1/4" wobble joint using a reducer just be careful

[@anthonygillesse7242]

You can access the bolt under the manifold with an 8mm ratchet wrench from the top without removing the manifold. In this video I didn’t see this gentleman replace the manifold gaskets which is required everything else was done properly.This is coming from a certified BMW tech

[@mrmackee123]

Mine is already leaking at 40k miles. Is this normal ?

[@lightfoot2983]

What year is this vehicle and model

[@Soravia]

You can't use magnet on aluminum bolts. Because they deform under torque, you must replace them or risk breaking after reuse. Intake doesn't need removal if you use E socket with built in swivel. Replace the plastic coolant barb with inexpensive aftermarket aluminum. FCP Euro sells one with coolant hose already attached. Plastic barb will crack with age anyways, and the Oring inside it will be worn and torn during removal. Do NOT use OEM aka Elring gaskets, they are the ones leaking at 60k miles. Use other brands that are not junk brands for longer lasting results.

[@BrixChris]

My guy, The FCPeuro kit is using an Elring gasket and received 5-star reviews. The only other option is a genuine BMW. Is that what you're recommending? I'm in the process of replacing mine. TIA

[@Soravia]

@@BrixChris 5 stars after how many miles? It fits because it is OE. But how long before it leaks again? Elring and OE are one and the same. Get Victor Reinz or Felpro.

[@BrixChris]

@@Soravia thank you for this.

[@Soravia]

@@BrixChris my E91 was leaking valve cover gasket at 59k miles. Stiff like a plastic and snaps off. Replaced that OEM made by Elring, used Felpro.

[@Truthtele]

man you should have a link where we can donate to tell you thanks

[@bmwrooter]

Torquing to spec with an impact driver? Are you serious buddy?

[@mdrafikulislam7715]

Sir, can I have a mechanical job at your place? Please

[@Zeiten]

Contact us via email [e-mail]

[@nyustdent]

looks like you removed the engine cover and its not shown here

[@ryanleonhardt674]

Your comment is exactly the reason i don’t fully trust any of these instructional videos, things get edited out and steps get skipped-always.

[@Zeiten]

🤦‍♂️

[@joseaninc.873]

Dangerous, side of the road,, not safe body,

[@baims8367]

People if your going to do this job on your own don’t remove the or “loosen up” the intake , that’s just asking for another issue.. Instead order a 1/4” swivel type E10 socket.. as well as a E10 ratchet wrench 🔧 Amazon specials for this job add it to your BMW. “ 🤦🏼Specialty tools bag “. Of course could t just use normal style bolts everywhere , I mean Christ BMW you used 11mm bolts on the intake yet you decide to use Torx style E10 for random bolts here and there. Just another To many “engineers” on 1 car all in different rooms design FAIL !! These BMWS really are more crap 💩 then they are 🏆 good!!