How to replace oil pan gasket on BMW E60 N52 engine DIY part 2

[@onomatopoeidia]

clever idea with the zip ties! Also good to see you replacing the bolts as they are one use only and many people and so-called mechanics often skip that! Being aluminium, they are designed to twist on installation and so are ruined when undone. Nice video!

[@mikes.garage]

Thank you for watching 😊

[@makeitlastify]

NIce, I have an 08 528i that's approaching 200,000. Your videos are great man and I know these will only help me in the very near future.

[@mikes.garage]

Thank you for watching. This is 2008 528i too.

[@jeffjousma6813]

Great video, thank you. It doesn't look like a driveway sort of project, don't get me wrong I love driving my 528 but everything on these cars is a pain in the ass to work on!

[@mikes.garage]

Thank you for watching! Yes, this is not driveway project. I would say this is the biggest job for this car.

[@mohammadhayatca3244]

Thank you for the torque values. An excellent Video upload. I have leaking oil pan. It xdrive 528xi 2008 176,000 miles. Excellent upload. My independent quoted 11 hours and $1100. I will have the shop replace engine mounts aswell. After watching your upload, 10 hours labour plus my parts. Lot of things in the way.

[@mikes.garage]

@@mohammadhayatca3244 Yes, 11 hours is correct number.

[@mohammadhayatca3244]

@@mikes.garage thanks

[@zxggwrt]

I have to perform this now on my e60 with 260k miles. It’s a big job and this is helpful.

[@mikes.garage]

Thanks!

[@kdao1007]

WOW, very impressive step by step and the instructions caption. Thank you!

[@mikes.garage]

Thank you for watching! 😉

[@chadriddle3517]

Outstanding video ty for all the torque specs

[@mikes.garage]

Thank you for watching!

[@chadriddle3517]

Mike, sorry to be so annoying with questions. I don’t see where fcp euro sells the subframe bolts for the e60. They are metal not aluminum correct. Is it absolutely necessary to replace them and the engine mount bolts ? I know Bmw recommends you do . When I did my control arms I reused the nuts an seemed hood up fine . Just wanted your opinion and where did you get yours if you replace them . Thank you sir I’m advance

[@mikes.garage]

@@chadriddle3517 I reused old bolts for subframe and engine mounts. Yes, they are metal. If you decide to buy new bolts, the best place to by them BMW dealership if you need them fast, or eBay if you not in rush.

[@chadriddle3517]

@@mikes.garage again! Greatly appreciate the help! Also you have the absolute best e60 videos out there man!

[@mikes.garage]

@@chadriddle3517 Thank you ☺️

[@cesaraugustorodriguezlucas6339]

Que buen trabajo y explicado a la perfección. Buen canal

[@zaddlife5968]

So excited to do this to my car!

[@mohammadhayatca3244]

Excellent and thanks for upload.

[@BmwFix]

Bentley manual for m54 engine says the oil pan bolts should be tightened in cross pattern. Begining from middle screws.

[@filolansful]

Cross pattern from inside out. Golden rule.

[@RabbitGorilla]

It is very impressive instruction videos. I am wondering if I can do it using only jack stand without using a lifter at home.

[@mikes.garage]

Thank you! Yes, you can do it at home. You need to put the car on floor stands. Yes it will take more time but you can definitely do it!

[@Fredrikbjerk]

Hey, i am doing this job and to be on the safe side i am also replacing the 6 subframe bolts. I could not find them in the description. Could you help me out please. Unsure to what exactly is the subframe bolts on realoem. Thanks, greetings from Norway 😀

[@mikes.garage]

@@Fredrikbjerk Thank you for watching! PN:31106760222

[@svetlinspirov5758]

Hello everyone, is it possible to reach the bottom of the pistons from there? I'll replace the head gasket (blown) and also want to replace the piston rings (big oil consumption). So I want to know if I can pull them out from the head side.

[@keemoify]

Nice job, but why does the engine mounts and subframe bolts need to be changed? They are steel bolts arent they?

[@mikes.garage]

Thanks! Engine mounts I replaced as I had vibration on idle. Only oil pan bolts must be replaced as they are aluminum. All the other bolts just recommend to replace.

[@keemoify]

@@mikes.garage ok..thanks Mike:)

[@QAISADEEB]

Suddenly I noticed oil under the 530i 2013 I went to the mechanic and found that 16 Aluminium bolts were broken, 12 hours till he unscrew them because they were stuck inside. However, I just did it today but with steel bolts.

[@mikes.garage]

Sounds like someone didn't replace the old bolts

[@QAISADEEB]

😂 Lol We couldn't remove one of them.

[@zaddlife5968]

Thanks Mike!

[@mikes.garage]

Thank you for watching!

[@mohammadhayatca3244]

I have 528xi drive. Does the front diff also need to come off. ? It is 2008 model year.

[@mikes.garage]

@@mohammadhayatca3244 Yes, you would need to remove diff and front axles.

[@mohammadhayatca3244]

@@mikes.garage thanks

[@MasterX767]

Where did you get your Subframe & Control Arm bolts from?

[@mikes.garage]

Dealership

[@MasterX767]

@@mikes.garage Can I get your part numbers? Thanks!

[@mikes.garage]

@@MasterX767 part numbers under video description

[@heyskipper6363]

Thanks!

[@mikes.garage]

Thank you very much☺️

[@vytautaskryzius2556]

are new bolts necessary when replacing oil pan gasket ? Or you can your old bolts ?

[@mikes.garage]

Yes, you must to replace all bolts as they are aluminium and will break if you didn't replace them.

[@vytautaskryzius2556]

@@mikes.garage will brake when installing or ?

[@mikes.garage]

@@vytautaskryzius2556 yes, when installing and torque them to the specs.

[@jeffjousma6813]

How long would this job take to do in your shop Mike?

[@keemoify]

Would guess 3-4 hours.

[@Pb0815]

11:52, why should you do that?

[@mikes.garage]

@@Pb0815 so that the engine sits in place

[@seppo62]

Why in the earth new bolts everywhere?? 🙄

[@mikes.garage]

This is aluminum bolts they must be replaced