DIY E70 BMW X5 Oil Filter Housing Gasket replacement N55

[@sebastiantevel898]

Thank you for the video. I have seen other videos on replacing these gaskets in the N55, but yours is the easier and straight forward. Other mechanics were removing the intake manifold and charge pipe entirely, and some flushing the entire colling lines, the way you did it saves a couple of hours work or more and is still clean and safe. But as for the aftermarket gaskets, unfortunately the BMW genuine ones are the best way to go, because since when BMW realized that their gaskets (made in Germany or Italy) were failing too early, they decided to get them done in Japan, (apparently Japanese cars hardly have gasket issues as the European ones). So, the gaskets BMW installed at the factory for these engines were initially made in Germany, but the one we can buy today are made in Japan and will likely last 100k miles. Also, they do not cost 50-60 bucks each anymore, they are just 10 dollars more expensive than the aftermarket. Cheers.

[@AnHoKuka]

Thank you Tim! Your videos very helpful, thank you for precise description and for showing it all. waiting to the next videos e70 n55

[@battlehrfred]

Excellenttttt Video Tim!! lots of fine detail and perfect professional work! talented 100-100 excellent video!! ty Sir

[@Zeiten]

Thank you🙌

[@wilbertcoria4768]

Dude i love youre content its super entertaining and amazing

[@Zeiten]

Thank you, appreciate your feedback🙌

[@pantag2]

I have the same issue with a 2008 E70 3.0Si. Do you have to do any clean up on the belt tensioner and belt if oil got to them?

[@battlehrfred]

Hi Tim , Great job sir, you make it look easy ( well you are very use to Professionally doing these vehicles and can probablt do thes BMW s "with you eyes closed ) !! hahahahaa OK... Well it looks like my oil filter housing gasket is leaking again..... i did mine about,i think 3 years ago (60 thousand kilometers ago)... very disappointing to have to do this job again.... the problem/thing is i do have a new mahle gasket ( Made in Vietnam),as i knew it was goona happen again.After some thought..... I m looking at this whole picture......it must be the gasket material that these gaskets are manufactured out of itself, that is,well.ill call "junk" gaskets, I did do lots of working on cars with my dad and then my own cars since old enough to drive a vehicle... In my area the Auto Parts, gaskets sold gaskets such as :: Felpro Gaskets. Victor Gaskets and McCord Gaskets... i cannot remembering having to be continuously, redoing same jobs over and over on the same vehicle....im wondering if should or could get a OFG gasket kit for another brand/ Company?? ( as i said i do have a Mahle Gasket to do this job now.but the problem is,its going to fail again for sure in the future... i dont mind doing work, but having to continually redo it every so many years....is annoying. What are you thoughts and input about hese gaskets ? ty sir. Continue to post excellent VIDEOS!!! TY

[@Zeiten]

Get elring but make sure it is fpm-px material, it withstands higher temperatures and lasts longer

[@battlehrfred]

@@Zeiten ok sir! i will go Elring in this case and hopefully it will last longer, TY! and yes I did use Mahle the last time ( 3 YEARS AGO) that was purchased so recently i did buy MAHLE, I will buy Elring with fpm-px material ty Sir for your response and advice!! stay safe!!

[@battlehrfred]

@@Zeiten ,ok sure thing. custome parts guy got it ready for me at NAPA Auto store! Elring. (Victor Reiz) it has fpm specs ty.

[@sebastiantevel898]

Unfortunately for these gaskets the BMW genuine ones are the best way, because since when BMW realized that their gaskets (made in Germany or Italy) were failing easily, they decided to get them done in Japan, (apparently Japanese cars hardy have gasket issues as the European ones). So, the BMW installed at the factory for these engines were made in Germany but the one you can buy today are made in Japan and will likely last like the Toyota ones. Also, they do not cost 50-60 bucks anymore, they are just 10 dollars more than the aftermarket. Cheers.

[@battlehrfred]

@@sebastiantevel898 ,TY SIR FOR YOUR INPUT AND ,YES, I DID THE "JAPANESE GASKET THIS TIME AND IT LOOKS FINE NOW ( 6 MONTHS LATER ) FINGERS CROSSED TY FOR YOUR RESPONSE AND INPUT TY

[@dannyrodriguez8967]

Hi zeiten i got the same problem in my 2013 m5 xdrive can you tell me how much cost me this job. Parts and labor please 🙏

[@oldjarhead1125]

Another Great instructional video! Very detailed. This will be the next maintenance item on our F15 X5. Looks like the N55 is the same as this F70. Thanks so much for posting. Would you share with me the cost to do this job?

[@Zeiten]

Thank you, yes it is the same procedure on your f15 with slight miscellaneous differences, price range is very different from state to state and shop to shop, very wide between 500$ to 1600$ or you can diy and spend just 50$ for parts😉

[@oldjarhead1125]

@Zeiten thank for your reply. Please do more video's. Your's are one of the best instructions on KZbin

[@Zeiten]

Thank you, appreciate your feedback, definitely more videos are coming

[@Sunny-me1xq]

Can you help pls my bmw x6M 2014 have this code p0112E goes on lim mod one in a while but code stored in the car I erased it and it came back manifold absolute pressure to throttle angle bank1 too low any help pls

[@Zeiten]

I don’t like p-codes those are not accurate, check your pcv hose on bank1, might be easy fix, but you’ll need proper diagnostic otherwise impossible to tell remotely

[@colcanc7177]

Good day, I change the seal on the from but went I put everything back and start the engine 2 mins after I have a engine malfunction reduced power! Any help ?

[@224atlantino]

Great content, very informative. I just did my valve cover, spark plugs, coil packs and OFHG on my 2013 BMW X5 N55. I also cleaned my solenoid valves while I was there as it was very easy to access with the radiator fan removed. I noticed you did not replace the intake manifold gaskets. Is that not required when reinstalling? Thank you for posting these awesome videos, it is very much appreciated!!!

[@Zeiten]

Thank you, from my practice i have never ever had issues with old intake manifold seals, the car is not that sensetive🤷‍♂️

[@tylerjohnson8264]

Have you ever changed head gasket on your 2013 bmw x5 ? Is it an easy job?

[@playedbyear998]

No its not, its a major job

[@mbperfection]

Need urgent help , What should I do if the e10 bolt near Mickey Mouse is strip ? What’s the easiest way to remove ?

[@Zeiten]

Well, the best way is to remove mickey mouse house (consider it will break) and use proper socket to remove the bolt, you might need to hammer it in

[@mbperfection]

@@Zeiten the bolt is rounded …… any tricks you would use in this situation ? The Mickey Mouse is removed

[@Zeiten]

@mbperfection as i said hammer e10 socket in, it shouldn’t be hard to get deep enough

[@mbperfection]

@@Zeiten thanks , I give a try tomorrow

[@glenglene8473]

Do you really need to remove the fan shroud?

[@Anythingyoulike2013]

Ah my next project. ! Thank you

[@Zeiten]

🙌

[@ilirstroka6407]

Which brand is the best for this ?

[@Zeiten]

I recommend elring just make sure you get fpm-px material😉

[@dinoventura2832]

Do I have to change the bolts?

[@Zeiten]

No

[@dinoventura2832]

Do I need to torque spec the bolts for the oil filter housing and the manifold air intake?

[@sebastiantevel898]

@@dinoventura2832 Yes.

[@Dymi4i]

Aren't you supposed to prime the oil system ?

[@Zeiten]

Sure, but 99.9999% of the time nothing happens at all, takes about 40 sec for oil to get to oil filter housing

[@abel.gonzales]

Omg!! You are amazing dude. Thanks!!!

[@Zeiten]

Happy to help😉

[@HaiderAli-ot2gg]

how much per year to maintain 2012 x5 35is??

[@Zeiten]

There is no set amount all depends on condition of the car, mileage usage etc

[@oldjarhead1125]

How many miles on ur 2012 E70? What maintenance has been done to date besides oil changes?

[@carpassionllc1378]

Very nice video, good job!

[@abrahamadimoolah1582]

Amazing video

[@Thienluc17]

Hi there, what area are you providing services? And how to contact you?

[@Zeiten]

Los Angeles area, some Orange County as well, you can find Zeiten on yelp or google, just type in Zeiten bmw

[@clamebuc1007]

If you are a master mechanic, I will never let you work on my car. Complicated un-needed messy things you did in preparation and afterwards not methodical/clean/detailed at all. That is why I am VERY suspicious of bringing my car anywhere unless is a must and no other choice.

[@Zeiten]

🤡

[@clamebuc1007]

@@Zeiten, I don’t mean it in a derogatory way. I am an engineer with electromechanical knowledge. Working CLEAN, methodical, efficiently, pays dividends. Each the video yourself! Is messy, disorganized. What you did can be done in a better and disciplined way. Present options and do it neat and clean. You’re on camera.

[@mistaanime]

@@clamebuc1007it’ll be a moment when an engineer turns mechanic 😂. difference is experience. He’s just telling you how to do it. Here you’re trying to do is prevent chipping a nail.