BMW N52 Oil Filter Housing Gasket Replacement *COMPLETE GUIDE*
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- Опубликовано: 15 сен 2020
- How to replace the oil filter housing gasket and oil cooler gasket on the BMW N52 engine.
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Hi,
Great video, thanks. I'm a complete beginner but I decided to go ahead. I just went through the process and changed the 2 gaskets. But had unexpected issues that I'd like to share
Old gasket were really broken, 15 years old.
1/ the middle length bolt is very difficult to reach, because the torx wrench and 1/4 to 1/2 adaptor were too large and ... too long. I used finaly a 6 pan classic wrench that is smaller and it worked fine.
2/ to prevent the bolts and wrenches from falling in the engine, I attached to each tool a rope to secure my work and I saved time.
3/under the air filter box there is a kind of one inch half sphere rubber support that needs to be readjusted when you put back the air filter.
4/ I emptied the the coolant reservoir in separate box to avoid to have the coolant leaking too much when I open the oil radiator. It worked great.
5/ best coolant temperature is 30 to 40°C, you can check the temperature on the hidden feature #7.
!! make sure the engine is cool, that means you drove less than 3 minutes to avoid heating injuries.
I didn't see the above in the tutorials, hope it helps,
BMW E90 325I 2007
Excellent video. I'm replacing the seals on a friend's 2009 X5 and when I removed the thermostat hose I noticed the lip that holds the O-ring in place was broken off. The hose only costs USD 27+tax. Surprisingly easy repair, BMW charges around $850 for this. I could go into business for myself just doing that LOL.
Definitely the clearest video on this essential maintenance job. Perfect pace. My E92 330i has just started leaking at the oil cooler gasket so will do both. It did well for 120k miles ! Subscribed
Glad to help!
when you buy the gasket ONLY buy BMW or elring. They are the ones with the new formulation of the rubber and BMW has updated the part number. Yes its 4x the cost at the dealership but these gaskets never shrink or deform like the original formula. If the package does not say MADE IN JAPAN, don't put it in or you'll be doing it again in 25,000 miles. The best thing to come out of the BMW and Toyota partnership, gaskets that actually hold oil!
Elring 632.090 and not the 504.530 as I bought :p
@@Asserti what about "MAHLE / CLEVITE GS33747 Fluoroelastomer" ? I am about to do mine, and the parts arrived already.
MAHALE makes top end gaskets for a lot of companies.
But unsure on this application if it's good.
@@mr2_mike i bought topran 502 790 gasket and now i think is it good guality?
I was gonna ask why it seems this is so common on this car that they prematurely fail. And why someone would buy the same product when it's weak. But sounds good there is an upgrade to the part
Thanks George, just finished this job along with doing the tensioner, idler pulley and belt. As a note, i lost a 250ml of oil doing this, which given how much come out, seems about right. Mine was hurrendous, hours of scrubbing getting all the caked on oil off. Pleased to say after a nice long drive, not a leak in sight! As always, your videos were invaluable - keep it up!
Glad to help!
Hello George , came across your channel today, your attention to detail is Impressive, I am a subscriber . Keep up the good work mate.
Thanks buddy appreciate that!
Excellent and very clear video - noticed a very small pooling of oil to the top right of the cooler/filter housing elbow so bought the gaskets ready to do the job when I do the springtime oil change when the weather warms up - cheers! 😁
Welcome!
Great video step by step. Always so informative and concise. Thank you
You're welcome!
Finally found an excellent video, knowledgeable and great descriptions after watching several videos. Thank you so much.
You're very welcome!
Great job, its a good idea to make a video of the same job but on the N47, they are fairly more complex and have a chronic leak in the tubes inside with bad orings. I just did that recently.
Yeah a lot of people were telling me about it but I have zero leaks on my N47 👍🏻
Great video, very helpful! Thank you!
Good job, my friend. I like the way you work on your car. In explain everything.
Thanks so very much for this video. I was getting stuck or perplexed on how to remove the first bolt from the oil filter housing. I only had inches of space on my 2006 Z4.
You’re welcome!
Great vid mate.Keep up the good work!
Cheers mate appreciate it
Great video, had mine replaced by myself 10K kilometers ago, and once again it’s leaking so will have to replace it another time. First time I’ve made the mistake to not flush the coolant before removing the whole part, and get oil and coolant mixed together into the engine ! What a pain to clean everything. So thank you for the advices with the coolant pipes and oil cap unscrewing !
Does the coolant go into the engine? Im worried now. I did this job and feel i have to change oil now
@@AbdulHaq11901do you have to drain the coolant when you do this and bleed the system?
@@danielgonzalez2327 it all depends if you’ve have been able to managed to not mix oil and coolant while removing the oil filter housing. If you notice some oil inside the coolant reservoir, then your good for a proper flush of the whole coolant system. Same if your oil turn to a white cream such mayonnaise.
awesome video ! very helpful
Brilliant! Just what I needed!
Welcome my friend!
Great video!
Hi George,
Maybe you should have mentioned that the cooling system must be bled after this procedure, A step that can't be missed.
Hi, why should it be bled? Just done this job. And wondering why? Thanks
Really enjoyed your informative video and all makes sence. When you started the engine was i hearing lifter tick?
Hi George, another great and clear video. I was wondering if just covering the drive belts up with something would avoid the need to replace/remove them?
Yes you can do that, however it’s not difficult to remove👍🏻
yes, love this guides
Good stuff! Many more on the way!
mate You do Great job
Good job
Excellent thanks 🙏
Always can rely on you when I need help buddy ❤
Legend!
Excellent video. I wish and need do this in my bmw 535i 2009 😭
I wish you had this video for the N47. I think mine is leaking and read it's very common.
Thanks
Hi mate, nice video. So doo you have to bleed the coolant system again after this?
Excellent video, step by step, just what I needed and i'm sure others too. Would it be ok to apply degreaser to the engine components and jetwash it all to remove past oil leakage and debris?
Yes fine
Have you heard about priming the engine before starting?
Awesome thank you
You’re welcome
Great Vid. How about doing one on a door seal replacement also the velvet type strip that goes round it?
Yes I will definitely have to do that sometime as mine need doing desperately!
@@GeorgeAusters Likewise!!!!! Would be useful watching you do it first LOL.
Great video. And a great breakdown. Quick question, do we need to drain the coolant before doing this job?
Not necessary
Have you coded out voltage sensing? I understand this needs doing when installing LED indicators.
Just drain the oil and put on towel on accessory drive belt, if you have a new belt. If your belt is old, use continental brand belts with ribs looking like running shoe soles. They have best traction to prevent belt slip. Tested on supercharger vs traditional V belts.
Continental Elite belts formerly Goodyear Gatorback belts.
Great video George, thank you. About to tackle this and do the drive belt/pulley/tensioner at same time. What do you use to clean off the OFH? Standard degreaser, brake cleaner??
Yeah any degreaser or brake cleaner is fine👍🏻
Always coat the O ring on oil filter cap before screwing the cap down, or it will tear and leak oil under engine pressure.
Thanks.
I must do same asap. F10 528i 3.0. Would you share the socket's sizes or its numbers that I can prepares before I do?
it might be a less messy approach to create your own cheap custom brown paper box container with soletape and have it fit snugly JUST BELOW the cooler so that the oil does Not spill all the way down dripping onto hoses and only be caught FAR away far below its spilling point ?
Hello mate, fantastic work. You’ve made me confident I can do this job, but would you be able to recommend a set of tools that will have everything I need to complete this job?
Perfect video! Thanks for sharing. My F10 has a slight leak on the cooler starting, so this will help to fix. I see you didn't drain any of the coolant first? Is that because the hoses are located high enough just to have not too much fluid in them? And I see u re-used the old screws? They are not for one-time-use?
Steel bolts are reusable.. it’s the aluminium bolts that are one time use like on the valve cover👍🏻
Hi, what is the size of socked wrench to oil filter cover ?
Great video, I am afraid to call BMW to see how much they would charge but I feel confident that I can change it myself after watching this video.
You can do it!
$860 here in Atlanta...
Question on the N47 engine oil cooler, x2 plastic pipe unions with 'O' rings. Should the internal springs be firm to press in, or relatively easy? The reason I ask is because one is firm and the other is soft, is one faulty or is this how they should be?
Hey George which Torx sockets are you using, mine are not deep enough due to the nipple on the bolt which bottoms out and the bolt head does not sit down in the sockets
Thanks
Thanks for great vid. Would you recommend to use new bolts, or it's ok to use old ones?
Original ones are fine, they're steel
Hi, did you drain the coolant?
Found it!!!😃✊
He George, I did exactly same what you did but I have huge oil splatter issue after changing the oil cooler gasket. Everywhere oil. Everything thight and nice. What could be the issue? After that car didnt run on 2nd try. Feels like battery low but my battery was new bmw brand. Now I have 2 huge problems.
my oil cooler is not in the same location but its a n52 from a 2008 323i. Its located near the bottom of the engine and looks a bit different. Is that normal cause every video shows the cooler attached to the filter housing. Great videos
Is this the same on n51 ? What’s the part number for cooler gasket ?
Did this gasket replacement. Now I have a coolant leak. Seems to be mixing with oil. Think it's a bad gasket? Any other ideas? Wasn't loosing it before.
Hello George! Great DIY. Going to do it on my friends E60 530. Can i ask what is the difference between OE and Elring and other stuff Gaskets? I prefer to pick oe BMW, but are they worth to pay extra money?
I'd be happy with either OEM or Elring
@@GeorgeAusters
Thank you George.
I'm planing to change those seals as well, but in my case it leaks even worse, even the alternator and the belt is covered in oil and the belt splashing it everywhere in front of the engine. My question is what did you use to clean up the mess? Can I use a brake cleaner?
Use brake cleaner and also clean your alternator, the oil allows it to heat up and reduce the life.
hey man i just did mine today with the help of your video, what i noticed is that when once i removed that coolant hose and cooler lots, and lots of coolant came out, and i wasn't expecting that, i've left the belt on which got completely soaked but for now nothing really bad happened no squick or anything
Yeah worth removing the belt before hand man!
Mine did same. Oil leak sorted but threw an engine management light straight and has rough idle. This is straight after the repair. Fantastic video George, successfully helped me but would could the rough idle and engine light be for?
@@hman05 vanos solonoids?
@@noscopeguy3789 i’ll bear that in mind mate. Is that diy fixabe?
@@hman05 no with vanos soloniods always replace it. go for oem
Just came across this video as my n52 has the same problem I've checked the links you put for the tools but what size is the oil filter removal cup?🤔
use a big pipe wrench/pliers. will do it too
I noticed at the end of the video, when you turn on the engine, that it was making a sligh knocking sound. I know for sure is not the cylinders, but could it be the hydrolic valve adjuster needed to flush the oil?
I’m looking at the gaskets and they look very similar to mine, but no where in anyone’s description does it say it fits a 325i SE 2005😫😫😫 HELP
Can I ask why we needed to remove the belt again please? I’ve seen videos where the oil cooler is “simply” removed as you did. Indeed the n52 3.0 engine in my e63 bmw had this work done without removing the belt. I wish to learn because this is something I might be able to do myself next time.... just wishing to learn. Cheers
As I said, you don't NEED to remove the belt, but it saves getting oil on it.
Hello! Old video I know, but that piece you took off at 7:50 is giving me problems. The metal barbs on that piece broke off, so the hose doesn't clamp anymore. That's fine, but I can not for the life of me find the name for this part, or a part number.
Might not be entirely necessary but I would always perform the automatic coolant bleed process, after disturbing the coolant circuit.
Not worth risking engine damage from possible air locks in the cylinder head.
How is that done?
What do you think about front three bolts (oil cooler) replacement? Do i have to do that? I hate these aluminium bolts :/ :) Thx!
No need
Did the coolant pipe have a o ring in it the one you took of from oil filter housing please let me know asap
will this be the same on an n47 engine?
I would avoid taking the serpentine belt off unless you know what you're doing.
I stupidly took it off, put it back on one groove further back (towards the engine) than it should've been. Belt rubbed until it shredded, now possibly been sucked through the crankshaft seal. Might've killed my engine through exactly the fate I was trying to save it from and now I want to cry
It’s not that difficult to install👍🏻
@@GeorgeAusters agreed, but putting it on one groove out of place can screw you over big time
Thnxs but my oil cooler gasket is fine so so no point to it? And oil gasket I have changed;) (BMW 1 series 118i 06)
My were both leaking so needed replacing👍🏻
@@GeorgeAusters ok nice but then shuold I replace oil cooler gasket? but mine is fine now and I have cleaned vanos and map sensor and the car very good and new oil+filter,=
Hello just wondering where I can purchase those gasket can you send me the thanks
When you Top up the coolant do You have to bleed the system or just simply top it up
Best to always bleed it whenever you open up the cooling system👍🏻
Thanks. Shouldn't new bolts be used due to the Aluminum block/bolts ?
These bolts are steel, not aluminium
Hi mate what size is the cap to remove the oil filter cap, the black one and if you have a link
thanks
Here's the link mate: amzn.to/3fX5BUD
Hi ive had spots of oil in my coolant and hidden menu coolant rea hing 105. Mechanic said oil cooler failed. Is it the cooler if gasket that fails
Hey! I might be buying a 128i soon with the n52 engine what performance mods do you recommend to get power?
I’ll probably make a video on the best mods soon
George Austers thank you!
Coolant hose plastic flange WILL break. Buy a replacement one made of aluminum. Be sure to fish out any broken shards of plastic from that plastic flange, or they will break your engine or pump.
Top video on this issue with the N52 engine - if left it will leak oil and or coolant on the serpentine drive belt.
So it’s fairly urgent if you have the problem.
I would just add - ONLY use BMW genuine gasket to avoid it failing - the cheap ones are really bad so avoid them because you’ll be doing the job again in a few months - really. I also found that one of the aluminium bolts in the gap of the manifold can easily drop so I loosed it & put some bare copper electrical earth wire around it and then slowly loosened off completely - this of course held the bolt so it couldn’t drop - a bit like a copper earth wire lasoo. It’s a great idea for any bolt you fear may drop down into engine bay or is generally tricky to hold. This replacement is needed every 60K or less. Common issue solved in this Video. In the E60 you don’t need to remove the air box - but removing the fan gives you much more room to protect the back of your hands - good luck 👍🏼 & peace ✊🏼
Yep exactly what I said in the video!
Ahh did you.! I didn’t know you used the copper wire ‘trick - I skimmed though it as I’ve re-done it over lock down and 70K+ before it - every new N52 owner ‘should know this - 👍🏼
I have a magnet to retrieve bolts that fall :)
Magnets don’t work on aluminium bolts 🤓 that’s why I’m going to patent my idea and present it to dragons den lol 😂
They’re steel not aluminium
Great vid! How come on the n20 and n55 they tell you to remove the fuel pump relay and crank the engine after everything is back together - but people are not doing this on the n52?
I'm assuming that is to get oil flowing through the engine?
@@GeorgeAusters yeah, but why is it not necessary on the n52?
I noticed my 130i had what looks like oil mixed with my coolant, do you think the most likely cause is the oil cooler gasket failing?
Yes 100%
Hi thanks for video.
Have a question. I do this job today.
But 1 problem.. i cant get the coolant pipe back in . How i need to get it back inside
Maybe try a bit of grease
@@GeorgeAusters the cooling Pipe is still missing I have been waiting for your answer for 10 months I can finally put it down and start driving again :) By the way, it was a wrong o ring after I got an original one from the dealer, it went in immediately
To anyone who undertakes this- worth buying an E10 1/4 drive socket for the bolt behind/under the manifold (the bolts are actually E10, not 8mm), if you strip that one using the 8mm socket it’s no fun. The 8mm isn’t actually the right size (but does work but can slip and round the bolt)
Yep I have some smaller E sockets now!
Wish I’d read this before I started the job! 🙄
Torque specs provided...kudos
Always in my videos!
Hey, Do you have workshop manual with all the proper torque specs of this car? if so where can you get one?
The internet is my workshop manual🙌🏼
It’s all here. Just enter the last 7 digits of your chassis/vin number to identify your car first www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/
Hello George, i'm just doing this on my e90, and i have a little issue. After disconecting coolant hose from oil filter housing had i my hands an O-ring and a plastic ring that was inside the hose. Now putting it together i can't remember where exactly fits that O-ring and the plastic thingie. Could you please describe me how to fit it back properly so there Is no leak please.
It can only go in one way as it is bolted on
Not the housing itself, i'm talking about the hose connected to the housing, there was O-ring and one plastic thing that im affraid has snapped from the fitting.
Can you lube the gaskets with silicone grease to prevent them from hardening? Will it affect the sealing?
The gaskets should last 10 years or so as is
Is it mandatory to remove the oil cooler in order to replace the oil housing gasket or is sufficient access given with both attached on each other ?
Can leave it attached but you’d be mad not to replace both
hi you dont oiled up the housing gasket like many youtubers but wonder if it need to be oiled up in order to extend replacement routine or if it is not recommended thanks
No it does not need to be oiled
George Austers ok thank you i have oiled up mine when i did my replacement gasket so wonder if there could be issue if gasket are oiled up
The e12 didn't work for me, kept stripping it. I used an e14, same with the smaller torks, i used an e11 and i didn't take the coolant hose out.
Hey George! 2 questions for you. I flushed my coolant system a few weeks ago because the previous owner was running cheap bad quality green coolant, and I wanted to replace it with G48 blue coolant. When I flush it, there was some dark gunk in the coolant. I didn't pay much attention to it, but last Saturday I got a chocolate milkshake on my coolant reservoir and low oil warning. I diagnosed the issue to be the OFHG and the heat exchanger gasket. Do you think that dark stuff I found in the coolant when I flushed it a couple of weeks ago was oil from a bad OFHG? No coolant went into the engine (Popped the oil filter and all the oil there looks perfectly fine, plus the head looks good from the oil cap), just oil onto the coolant system. Is it ok if I just top up the oil after replacing OFHG and heat exchanger gasket? I'm dropping the oil pan in a month to change the gasket anyway, so I don't want to have to change the oil now and again in a month when I drop the oil pan
Yes likely the OFHG gaskets
@@GeorgeAusters great! Thanks!! So, I'm dumb, lol, I should've changed the gaskets when I saw the gunk in the coolant
Same thing i saw today on my n53! I was so worried. Was about to do a coolant flush but then saw oil in the coolant tank. So just spend today replacing the oil filter housing and cooler gaskets😂 . Now tomorrow a full flush of the coolant instead. Hopefully it wont leak now into coolant
Good video, question? After you open up cooling system, shouldn’t you do the purge method using the electric water pump ? To make sure it gets all the air out of the system? The one where you hold gas petal down for 12 seconds with heat max temp on lowest fan setting . Or is just fine to start an run it without doing that .
Yes you should👍🏻
Quick question. Did u reused all the bolts of the oilfilter housing?
Yes because they are steel
@@GeorgeAusters thanks mate going to change the gasket next weekend
Hi George. I'm trying to do this on my N53. But I can't get the head to sit on the bolt behind the inlet manifold. Any tips?
Swivel socket can help you out
I'm using one mate but doesn't seem to be enough room to seat it. Driving me nuts 🤪
Have a break and try again👍🏻 you need to try and seat the socket with your other hand
Will do cheers👍
@@mikecbrbluedid you manage to lose that bolt ? I've same problem
I can’t loose the hidden bolt. I used a 8mm socket too, but unfortunately it doesn’t sit on the bolt perfect to loose it.
Get an E10 socket then
@@GeorgeAusters I ordered one on eBay now. In a lot of videos they show how to do it with 8mm socket. I have an N53 engine. Maybe there is less space?
@@buffalosoldier3989did you manage to lose that bolt? I've same problem
Did you re use the original bolts?
Yes, they’re steel
My n52 doesn’t have an oil cooler, should i be worried?
No you’re fine
Why would you not put the engine code and 130i in the video title? To attract anyone searching those on RUclips worldwide
From where did u buy the gaskets
Links in description
Hey there, would it be wise to coat the gaskets in clean oil before reinstalling? Or would you want them to remain dry? Thank you!
I just changed the oilcoolergasket, and it still leaks, can this be because i didnt torque it down? And its overtightened so it doesnt seal!?
Did you torque it as per the video?
@@GeorgeAusters No i didnt have a torque wrench, so i just hand tightended it..
Its probably not tightened down evenly because i just hand tightend them without the wrench..?
Do i need to drain the oil and coolant? Or it isnt necessary?
Not necessary
@@GeorgeAusters thanks for a quick reply. So coolant hose wont leak if i disconnect it from the oil filter housing?. Also do you have a list of the tools you used for this job?, i would like to do this soon. Thank you for the great video
@@imfat8207 how did it go? did you end up making a mess or was it not a problem?
Does this car have a 3 stage intake manifold ?
Yes
@@GeorgeAusters Ok tried this today but when I removed the radiator hose off of the OFH an Oring and a small plastic ring came out and I did not see how they went in there. Any chance you know how they go back in?