How To Replace BMW Rear Main Seal

[@ivanvujadinovic9905]

Finally a video that explains how to do this job without a "special tool"... Thank you!

[@sotemot]

King of older BMW diy's.

[@jooky87]

Really good, how’s a young mechanic know so much

[@dropkickking4289]

Time and effort

[@noroy2]

The hardest part its to bring down the muffler and transmission. Great video, greetings from Mexico.

[@claytonwheeler7865]

Was searching up tutorials on how to do this and was sad when I didn't see one by you guys, am about to attempt it this weekend so perfect timing! thanks for the vid!

[@judedecamp5688]

50s kid has it in he’s page. It’s a long process

[@fabzahd]

You're a wallet saver mate. I've used a number of your instructional videos to rebuild my e46 330i. Thank you.

[@devictorp]

Your videos have helped me out tremendously. I have a 2005 325Ci with only 78,000mi. I got my first oil stain in the driveway and I was like uh oh. This engine bay is jammed packed, there’s no way I can do the work myself. That is until I saw your post. Not only have I changed the bad oil filter gasket but I finally changed those noisy bearings. She runs perfectly. Thanks to you and your girl, I watch your videos just because… happy holidays and wishing you both the best.

[@hot_tub3612]

READ: It is very important to put a thread SEALANT on the two lower, front facing 13mm bolts. Dry the holes and the bolts completely before applying the sealant, there should be no oil in the threads or you'll have a bad seal. Those lower holes are exposed to the oil pan and if you don't buy new bolts with the preapplied blue sealant, you are going to need to apply some yourself or you WILL have a leak.

[@abry6152]

when you say blue sealant is that thread locker or rtv

[@maltepettersson3083]

@@abry6152 rtv i think will work but better to use thread sealant or threadlocker

[@PierceGomez]

@@abry6152 Neither, you want to use thread sealer

[@DonBMW]

100% spot on. That is not shown on this video. When I removed the two lower bolts i lost almost 1/4 qt of engine oil. Those bolt threads need to be sealed. In the past I have successfully used "VersaChem 3 Ounce Gasket Sealant", they sell it at O'Reilly. Excellent stuff! Seals and holds paper gaskets extremely well and also serves as thread sealant. Use it now, thanks me later.

[@the46guide94]

How do you go about drying the holes? To properly degrease I feel I would need to spray brake clean down there but wouldn’t that get into the pan?

[@panthers865]

Yooo. My favorite NC/SC duo is back!

[@ShopLifeTV]

Hell yeah man! Have a lot of videos coming out over the next few months!

[@caesarguzman5831]

@@ShopLifeTV are you back in the east coast?

[@likits1999]

I wish they were still in Cali, though!!! We miss them here now!!!

[@konstantinkonstantinov2260]

Long time watcher of ur chanal, you have helped me on alot of repairs on 16 of my personal BMW's from the 2000's generation and for that I say thank you!! because with out the support that you provid it wouldn't be possible to retain my car. You da man!

[@Elcapulove]

Good morning family and good health to everyone especially MENTAL. Thank you very much for the valuable information and for your time. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@DaEverything1]

only 10 minutes to replace rear main seal?? count me in!!

[@x01e]

Assuming you have the transmission out... lol..

[@superlowian]

It’s not so hard if you have a lift. Doing it on the ground isn’t so fun but its possible

[@iXmetalXi]

My front and rear main seal went along with a computer short(my speedo and odometer stopped working a couple days before the seals blew). I’ve had it at a shop for a year. They didn’t want to do it so it sat. Even if I was to learn and do it on my own idk where to even start. It’s an 04 x3 with 110 k miles and not a spec of rust. Hurts my soul. Thing drove so good.

[@bryanderksen4448]

Nice job as always. I appreciate how your videos are concise and that you edit slow and repetitive content. Kepp up the good work! One matter of technique I would be interested in your response to: Once all the seal plate bolts are started and seated, I prefer to torque the pan bolts first so the plate can pull downward to the pan lip. (there is always a bit of play in the part when the bolts are untorqued) If the block bolts are torqued first, there may be a small tolerance between the plate and the pan that the pan bolts are unable to pull together because the block bolts are already torqued. Thoughts?

[@peted3637]

^ This!

[@juanvalencia5061]

If you lived near me I would totally hve you work on my car ! Keep up the great work !!!

[@MrNicoe36cabrio]

Again, a very nice DIY brother and sister. Stay safe, Nico.

[@ShopLifeTV]

Thanks Nico! You too!

[@Rightbackatchya]

Brilliant, well-detailed and well-explained videos

[@gregoryv.zimansr4031]

Nice job and very complete. The only thing that I was taught is to put a little grease on the inside of the seal where it runs on the crankshaft .

[@ShopLifeTV]

Thank You Gregory, grease is not a good choice, you are better off using a silicone spray or a thin layer of engine oil.

[@likits1999]

That appeared to be a PTFE seal so it has to be installed clean and dry. The 4 hours are for the chemicals in the PTFE to rub onto the shaft, so it seals. Note there is no retainer ring in the PTFE seals anymore. No more old school greasing or you will have a leak my friend. Just an FYI. Great video Jason. Thanks so much.

[@ironnerd8336]

At some point, I going to have to do this on my 330. In my next life, my wife/husband is going to be a lift. Also, welcome back to the Carolinas! Stay dry!

[@ShopLifeTV]

Definitely not a fun job, but easy to do when the transmission is off. Thanks Curt!

[@Ogbobbybrill]

Thanks alot was replacing my engine on my 650i this helped with the used engine

[@786free1]

Thanks. Quick question, when these seals leak is it engine oil that is leaking out or automatic transmission oil?

[@lt_dan3415]

Engine oil

[@786free1]

@@lt_dan3415 thanks.

[@m.houston8064]

First time. Like your tutorial and how you approach the job. Wish you could look at my 2011 E71, but I’m in NY. Keep up the good work.

[@ThaPeterHolt]

Bro keep up this super useful video’s. We learn a lot from you! I’m going to change the oil housing gasket of my dad’s 330i, using your video! :)

[@SpacedOut710]

question, how much would you charge for this job on a 335i? assuming i've already got the diagnostics, would I avoid those charges? nice video! want to work on my own some day

[@Carpythesharky]

I've done this a couple times, and just did another one today. I noticed as of the past 10 years, there is now a springless seal available. If it's available, get it, as the original style's spring can fail.

[@mcduvall2000]

Do you have a link to a springless? I'm not aware of that style. Thanks.

[@robertgreatsinger9179]

Wonderful ! N52 E60 5 series?

[@JustAnotherE46]

He’s back!

[@ShopLifeTV]

Haha never left lol Although I am excited to be posting more consistently now!

[@mbulelomankonkwana8038]

Good job. 110mm x 90mm x 12mm. Is that the correct size? I am on it tomorrow....

[@hightech3161]

Very informational video! Keep them coming !

[@famus801]

Used this for my E36 Rear Main Seal, Thank You HABIBI

[@donre246]

at 5:02 does anyone know what that little light blue thing is?

[@AJrapstar]

Very crystal clear job

[@JackRR15]

I wish someone made a video on the newer rear main seals for the E9X era, it seems so different and 100% needs BMW tools

[@DonBMW]

My dudes. That is so unfortunate. Doing this right now on my E36 M3/4/5. This era of BMW is so easy to work on and the aftermarket support is awesome. Love me my E36.

[@Dirtbillys]

I just bought a 2009 335i sedan 90,400 miles Its got a leak in that area. Is it a best bet the rear main is leaking? Oil pan has seepage but no leak. ? Im slowly learning this car. Thanks Shawn

[@doelife]

Hey @ShopLifeTV Does this seal apply to an automatic 330xi. Year 2003 I see it leaking out of the hole where the transmission bell housing & engine converter meets??!

[@fernandopontaza142]

Hello, do you have a tutorial to remove the rear seal in a BMW E90 / 328xi / 2008 N51?

[@Max_G43]

Wow, that's really easy. All I have to do is just drop the transmission.

[@davidwarner5935]

Very concise video. Nice job!

[@arasek101]

What is the gasket on the bmw e60 545i 2004? The seal with white plastic is a newer solution, it also fits the BMW E60 545i 2004?

[@Ccc8657743]

Does the N52 engine on a 128 have a different style of rear main seal? Thanks for these thorough and concise videos

[@rghant]

There identical.. I was told by a certified mechanic that if he touched my rear main seal to replace it, I will be coming back to him to replace the transmission In about 6-8 months. I also I have a 128i 2011

[@DrEvil-os9dc]

Awesome videos. Do you have an oil pan gasket video?

[@earlewaters1917]

What does it cost to have this work done and were do I take it to have it repaired without costing what a BMW dealer charges 2002 325i

[@westgrape]

my 04 325 ci steering doesn't come back to center after turning ,

[@johnshamutete99]

Great work

[@tonytighttucker]

Hey shop life how do I go about hiring you for your services like for you to look at my BMW

[@maniramsingh1238]

Hi a have a 2005 bmw 745 li and it’s down shifting really hard please advice many ppl just charging me and it’s not fix please advice

[@Joshua-kq8uh]

Do you have to drain the engine oil first?

[@johannjohann6523]

Yep. Once you remove the rear main seal the oil will come pouring out otherwise.

[@punchperformances]

Nice repair!!

[@MrReniks]

Woooooo welcome back!

[@shahbazakakhail4526]

Great vedio 🇨🇦🙏🙏

[@armandoguijarro6222]

On the back of the engine there is a little green rubber plug.. do you know what that part is called. Mine cracked into bitty pieces when I changed my rear main seal... I put everything back together and I’m driving around now.. But I still have a oil leak from the same place... not as bad as before but still leaving a mess on my driveway... could it be from that little green rubber plug thing?? What do you think🤔

[@jonmathews814]

@armando guijarro, were you able to fix the second oil leak?

[@knight-man8115]

where can I get bolts if I hypothetically broke one of them on a 1999 BMW 540i; I was working on the tightening down part and maybe kinda broke a bolt. If someone could help me that would be great I need new bolts. halp thx

[@fanattyzm8137]

Dzięki (polish thank you) :)

[@kingsagevsal8834]

Quick question Brutha! What is that blue tube on the left side of the rear main ? Mine broke but I can’t seem to find it. Should I worry about it before putting my clutch and transmission back in? Thanks man really helpful me fix up my car over the year!🙏🏼

[@oilragrebuilds2024]

Its not a tube. This slot is where you would insert the flywheel locking pin. Its just a plug to keep debris out of the flywheel area when not needed.

[@f308gtb1977]

Awesome, THANKS!

[@ceeedubbb]

Hi! Does a bad rear main seal cause your engine to make a whistling noise?

[@otskee1290]

Sound like a squealing noise?

[@ceeedubbb]

@@otskee1290 Thx for the reply. Does it sound like this? kzbin.infoZ-O-q_8HYh4?feature=share

[@otskee1290]

@@ceeedubbb similar but not quite , I’ve been searching in the forums and rear main seal squeal is a thing you just gotta make sure the sound is coming from that area as in close to the torque converter, and not the front of the engine if it’s front it could be camshaft front main seal or PCV which I also looked into.

[@otskee1290]

Obviously sound resonates to the front but get under the car and further assess where is the loudest . Mine Is making the squeal literally where the engine connects to the tranny

[@ceeedubbb]

@@otskee1290 I had the shop replaced the PCV and that didn’t fix it.

[@notjustfashionbutalifestyl6244]

Where is the shop located

[@seenharlow]

Thanks

[@HellaRandomVideos]

Thank you sir!

[@31acruz]

Nicejob

[@neighborhoodgearhead2958]

Hey new video hell yeah

[@earlewaters1917]

I’m told by a mechanic that my 2002 325i that the main seal is leaking🥱is it the same as in this video 🤔

[@davidkaye8712]

Bad crack in the oil pan.

[@williamshilling6465]

Should any loctite be used when tightening up those 13mm and 10mm bolts? Great video!

[@nicolasfernandez7402]

Yes, blue should be enough, but I’m using orange

[@tonytighttucker]

I live in New York how can I go about having my wife car service by you from top to bottom??? She has a 1999 BMW 323 I

[@caesarguzman5831]

You do know he's in California right?

[@caesarguzman5831]

Actually I think they may be back in the Carolinas.

[@tonytighttucker]

If you was watching his show they was in California they moved to the carolinas.

[@JosepinoRizal]

They are back in North Carolina

[@artemiogonzalez3517]

Que bien que hagas videos me gustan tus videos y cómo lo explicas pero si hicieras videos en español estaría con madres

[@ShopLifeTV]

Gracias! Pero yo no hablo espanol bien

[@artemiogonzalez3517]

That’s ok I’ll keep watching in English I have an E60 I like to learn about my car

[@TheGbizaille]

Nice job explaining this but is there a way you can make another video on how to remove the transmission to get where you started the video? Thanks you 😊😊😊💪💪💪

[@ShopLifeTV]

Links for transmission removal videos in the description. Hope that helps!

[@tyfranklin930]

Are you taking customers again? If so how do I contact you?

[@ShopLifeTV]

You can request an appointment through www.shoplifetv.com I am not taking much work in as I am trying to focus on our projects and filming more content.

[@scooterdon8365]

The Zeb

[@yvanromero6678]

quoted usd2,500.00 by dealer

[@Luisbonilla-jr7pr]

Yo you save my15000😂

[@johnstarr2001]

Forgot to state, putting the car on a lift. :-)

[@alexisolivares2258]

📡💪💪💪👍💯🍾

[@lukasvysniauskas3544]

My friend told me about this, first thing ASUMING THE FUCKING WHAT ?

[@ВалераРыжков-ж1п]

и это тоже я буду делать через неделю

[@philiplee7604]

“Firstly, you have to remove the transmission “ why didn’t you show that process ? Just saying, as it’s really critical to get that right.

[@SmartsmileGT]

I feel like if you already have the car lifted and the entire transmission dropped you shouldn't need a tutorial to do a rear main seal lol

[@DonBMW]

Correct, but just finished dropping mine and removing the clutch. Never done a rear main seal before and good to know. Im not a pro, just semi pro.

[@simplelangperorock]

this guy is the best of Bimmers. this guy needs a Woman..oh wait, he has a woman, right? 👍😀

[@paulgilliland2992]

Few mistakes you made pal .Preventative rear main seal replacement is just wrong and you are giving bad advice . Bottom line If it’s not leaking leave it alone . Also you need a proper BMW RMS tool to do this job correctly and 2x4,s aren’t suitable . I was talked into this same job and it started pissing oil about 18 months later. My experience is very common.

[@marekmarga2000]

even if the car is 20 years old? I was replacing clutch and DMF on my 2002 320d and decided to change preventively also the engine shaft seal.. I hope I won't regret..

[@ObeyMe818]

Yoo check the Instagram DM’s !

[@ShopLifeTV]

I only answer questions through www.shoplifetv.com

[@ObeyMe818]

@@ShopLifeTV Dam smh you really tryna make me pay for you to answer my question!? You Crazy Nigga!! I thought the whole point of this KZbin shit was too help niggas out ? You might be knowledgeable bout this car shit but you ain’t getting my money like that homie over a question! Keep your lil Info I’m straight I’ll figure this shit out on my own✌🏻

[@baims8367]

Bmw cheap ass plasticy rubber junk seals.

[@teufelhunden2820]

Fiiiiiiiiirst!!!!

[@Cryformeshaftlicker]

When doing rear main seal/oil pan gasket I’ve heard upon refilling the oil and staring up it can starve the engine of oil and possibly lead to spun bearings? Does anyone know anything about this or have any idea on what I can do to avoid fucking up my engine after doing oil pan gasket myself?

[@oilragrebuilds2024]

Kinda late reply for you here but I heard that if you pull the fuse to your fuel pump or do something like that so you can turn the car over without actually starting it helps with this. What is does is helps build oil pressure. This is the best way to prevent as much wear as possible when starting up a fresh engine.