Part 1c BMW N54 Rear Main Seal Replacement

[@Nico_335i_DCT]

Very nice DIY Frank. Most tuned( 20+ psi) n54's blow the front and rear seal out very early. An oil filler cap breather can prevent this. Dutch regards, Nico.

[@X11CHASE]

@Marzipan Jones isn’t there too much crankcase pressure in the first place, I thought it was a good idea to use a breather filter to relieve some of that excess pressure?

[@rankiad]

Thanks for the video. Really practical method without fancy $200+ "BMW seal intallation special tools"

[@Garageaholic]

You’re welcome

[@BimmerHausPerformance]

You were using a socket to push that Loctite into the seal... lol break down and get the little dispenser, it's nice! TY for the video.

[@ian.M440]

Nice job, very informative 👍

[@matthewneal4634]

What did you use to degrease the areas where the sealant primer is applied? I tried brake cleaner and I can't get my primer to dry, waited an hour and still no joy, any tips are extremely welcomed. Thank you very much.

[@Foximillions]

Where can I get those plastic adapter pieces? They didn't come with my seal.

[@Garageaholic]

They came with the kit I bought on fcp euro

[@Foximillions]

​@@Garageaholic I don't think they sell them that way anymore, I ordered one and none of that came with it, just the gasket, I emailed them and the response I got was, only the gasket comes in the box, guess I don't luck out.

[@hevendranarayansamy2793]

Nicely done

[@886Motorsports]

Nice video and thanks for posting...How far do you drive it in? Until it bottoms out or until flush with the surrounding engine block area?

[@Garageaholic]

Yup, until it’s flush with the block! Once it’s flush, you can use the specified RTV

[@Lu-e]

How much is it suppose to stick out?

[@Garageaholic]

Must be flush.

[@vw133s]

can i just use the red silicone (head gasket sealer) to seal it?

[@jpwilliams5264]

Yeah wondering how important this is lol. Can’t find it in Canada easily and it’s not cheap

[@Garageaholic]

Honestly, you know how BMW has a special recommended sealant. The properties with this is that it is high temp, oil resistant, and seals the tiny crevices that normal RTV won’t. It’s a gamble, but imho a low risk gamble if you use standard gasket maker.

[@kapinio1]

I did this without the primer and just rammed it in. It now leaks pretty badly. So do this RIGHT the first time or you WILL REGRET it.

[@Garageaholic]

Thanks for that feedback!!! You’re right!

[@Syntax73]

Link for primer and sealer crap?

[@Garageaholic]

It’s in the description

[@TheRealMrBimmer]

Toyota FIPG Oil Pan gasket maker sealant is the sh*t for this application, or any other...have you seen any modern TOYOTA engines as far oil leaks go ? None...Lol.

[@markd2768]

Your dangerous on making leaps of logic without any knowledge or experience.