Great, thanks for the very useful video. Just done mine on a 123D. Three of the five bolts on the filter housing are difficult and two you can’t really see. I needed 3 different length socket extensions and used different combinations of these to remove the bolts. I also invested a few dollars in a wobble drive socket extension which was well worth it (just allows the socket to be angled a few degrees and better than a universal joint). Note on the video that is not mentioned; you need to disconnect the large black hose (via the clip that holds it on) ant the upper end and move it around in different positions as you access the bolts. Cheers from NZ.
No need to remove the alternator but you should have replaced the 4 oil rings in behind the cover they go Rock hard and v common leak area Keep the videos coming your learning all the time
Replacing only the gasket is one half. Absolute must is to replace also all o-rings there are, because they are the primary cause of the leak due age/temperatures rubber becoming sturdy plastic.
Hi, i have the same issue same engine but, i can’t drain my coolant because there is no drain plug at the bottom of the radiator. Any suggestions? Appreciate it
@@stratusinvest4791 To be honest, I just let mine escape from the housing with a bowl under the car then dried out what was left with a rag and topped up with fresh antifreeze once the job was done. Not professional I know!!
@@legioner9 Have a look here on ebay at the gasket kit:- www.ebay.co.uk/itm/393239546025?fits=Car+Make%3ABMW%7CCars+Type%3A120d%7CPlat_Gen%3AE87%7CCars+Year%3A2007%7CModel%3A1+Series%7CVariant%3ADiesel+Hatch%7CEngine%3A1995cc+130KW+177HP+N47+D20+A%3BN47+D20+C%7CBodyStyle%3ARWD+--+E81%7CVariant%3ADiesel+Hatch%7CEngine%3A1995cc+130KW+177HP+N47+D20+A%3BN47+D20+C%7CBodyStyle%3ARWD+--+E81&hash=item5b8ee748a9:g:tukAAOSwTMBgcIR2&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAABAMi10SGeE5F2tdk3sKcORz6kBBA7lHFXDy%2BLPak%2F2kqK16MaMaM2IGqFaYwCUVQTS%2BKkNbYAquartvy%2FUNvuSKH0XjBf6kpkm%2BOdIxIobz02hid0ZVbjbMn1Yc6%2F8jYHtCMG7N75SE%2Ff7LVJv0t5b42j%2FHnv4CgsMi7ZLeoD%2F3ls3kSQHixU3IzyiHNyK8TEEsSvG3QfXbQoLZCLNu0wPBZ0NlfIM71QGU50NFGCh%2FQ8ZukD%2FyCr8pxZetTJfo2bNhGnxYpZv3rR9trjbYgwXwUP6vSbVWb0L0lS1Odh5mXTz%2B887Y6h7Pvy2Ciy%2FgU0VhP8SUq7aF6k6hVWI%2BI5mNk%3D%7Ctkp%3ABFBM_OX98thh
Never done a chain but I wouldn't think they'd need to touch it. If the oil was changed at the same time, that could have triggered it. Could be pure coincidence of course. See if you can get underneath to see exactly where the leak is coming from.
Do you need to drain the oil at all? As i only topped it up about 4 days before i plan on doing the job, and i did a full oil change not long ago, also other mentioned the coolant, does that need draining at all? And again, others are saying the alternator isnt necessary to remove, is this true? Thanks! Great video
You can just top up the oil. Mine needed changing as it was due. The alternator can stay on. It's very easy to remove though and gives much more room to get the housing out and back in. I also disconnected the battery as there's a live cable on top of the alternator (mine didn't have the plastic cover over the connecting lead bolt) Everybody has their own way of doing things! 😄
@@garageofdad okay, this is verh helpful thankyou! If i were to not drain any oil, would it start to pour out of the filter housing? Im going to assume yes😅 and was did any of the coolant need draining as others in the comments were saying about it?
@@garageofdad thanks for the feedback, I just let the water drain out when removing it, I'm doing an oil change anyway, so I think it's okay. Thank you for the Video 👍🏼
Have 1series bmw 116I petrol 2006 have suspect housing gasket drives fine but oil pressure dropped half way on sensor sometimes white smoke no oil from underneath though does it sound like the cause taking to specialist next week what do you think thanks
Could be the start of the housing gasket going but to be honest, BMW's leak oil from various parts. The usual practice is to wash the whole of the engine then see where the leak comes from. Good luck
Hi thanks. I let the water drain away from the housing until it stopped then topped it up afterwards. I done an oil change at the same time. Use the corrects pec oil and antifreeze.
@@garageofdad Thank you again. Ok but if we dont want to empty the tanks (oil and water) how we can proceed? Because I dont understand when you say: “I let the water drain away from the housing…”
@@Carlos-y9r7b Take the housing off and let the water drain away naturally then top up both the water and oil (as you will loose a small amount of both when the housing is removed)
I put the sealer round the outside of the gasket and you have to split the housing to get the 2 pipes off. Sometimes hard to do but they do come apart. Sealer:- www.amazon.co.uk/Visbella-V363-Hi-Temp-Gasket-Plastic/dp/B09SLPHTK4/ref=sr_1_4?crid=16CVUYB706ENS&keywords=visbella+rtv&qid=1679304027&sprefix=visbella+rtv%2Caps%2C94&sr=8-4 O rings:- 2009.bmwfans.info/parts/catalog/E90/Sedan/Europe/318d-N47/RHD/N/2007/november/browse/engine/lubricat_syst_oil_filter_heat_exchanger/
Hey I have sucessfully replaced the seal with all the orings ive used some silicone to on the outside just like you did but now im facing issue with charging like the alternator is dead and it was perfectly fine prior the job so i started digging around checked battery its fine replaced alternator with another 2nd hand one from the scrap yard but its still the same still not charging I have double checked all the connectors that I have unplugged when I was doing the seal to get the access but still no luck any ideas what could of happen ?
@@AndrzejOdGrubego I only removed the alternator to get better access to the housing. Apparently you can do the job without removing it. Did you disconnect the battery? There should be a permanent live to the battery main terminal at all times (two cables) when the battery is connected. It's just a case of checking again then using a code reader to see if it flashes up any faults. Good luck.
@@Eddy-th3kc Usually the rocker cover gasket and oil filter housing gasket (or sometimes someone overflowing the oil cap) Sometimes good to clean the engine, run it a while then see where it's coming out from.
@@garageofdad just removed mine right now, it was leaking for shore and I think from the o-rings and I didn't order them, now just waiting for them to put it together, e think I will remove de flaps and EGR, looks so dirty on the manifold and throttle body
Hi i need to do this to my bmw the weekend and just want to know if you have to remove the dipstick tube completly? And if you do. Did u replace with a new oring or not? Thanks
@@garageofdad so did it all this morning wasn't as bad as I expected to be fair. Few different size extensions for the ratchet and it went ok. Did the 4 rings aswell. So it only leaked when cold like yours and on the first run had a bit of remaining coolant that was sat on the block drip down but now nothing so fingers crossed it's all good. Going to wait for the engine to cool and take it for another run. Thanks for your reply about the dipstick👍
Did you take the whole filter housing off like I did? When I put mine back on with a new gasket I also used extra gasket sealer to make sure it didn't leak
@@garageofdad ok thanks for the quick reply, thought it might have been due to cost as it’s the entire oil filter housing assembly. I need to change this gasket to but been advised to do the entire assembly due to high mileage. 😱
@@garageofdad bmw wanted £650 for housing filter assembly (inc gaskets). I bought aftermarket one for £170. Labour cost £160 but that also included new antifreeze and oil. £330 in total.
Hi, will the oil filter housing gasket leak when the engine is not running? I just changed mine yesterday, still leaking overnight, had a big patch of oil under car this morning I'm thinking it must be above the standing oil level as the dipstick goes way below the filter housing, right?
There's always a bit of oil left in the housing when you take it off. If you can get a mirror in there to see where the oil's coming from that would help. Did you replace the 4 O rings as well? The gasket may have not seated correctly. Good luck.
@@garageofdad Thanks for the reply, I replaced 2 of the O rings, 2 of them looked like O rings the other 2 where flat and would not come out, looked completely different. I did get a mirror in there but hard to tell. Did you drain the oil to replace this? it seems it's above standing level, I know the coolant needs to come out.
@@Leigh20007 Yes, I did an oil change at the same time. I know it's a hassle but you may need to take it off again to make sure it's sealed properly. Also the O rings should all be round, maybe that's the fault. If you have a look at 2:00 you can see where mine was pouring out from and it was one of the O rings which had gone hard over time.
@@garageofdad OK cool ill take it off again next weekend, already ordered a second hand housing from a 2012 n47 (mine is 2008) I already did an oil change yesterday, I will drain coolant again but as the housing is so high on the block I assume draining the oil is not necessary?
I'm currently trying to work out how to do this job on a Mini Cooper SD with this same engine. It seems impossible, without removing an infuriating amount of 'stuff' to gain access. The engine is mounted transversely in the Minis and is acbsolute hell to work on. Everything is so damned inaccessible. Even just removing the alternator requires taking the wheel off and the inner wheel arch covers --just to get to the drive belt pulley tensioner. I f**king hate this car!
@@oliverchallans3728 I got mine on ebay but have a look for your own car type. Here's one for a 120D www.ebay.co.uk/itm/274913539117?fits=Car+Make%3ABMW%7CCars+Type%3A120d%7CPlat_Gen%3AE81%7CCars+Year%3A2007%7CModel%3A1+Series%7CVariant%3ADiesel+Hatch%7CEngine%3A1995cc+130KW+177HP+N47+D20+A%3BN47+D20+C%7CBodyStyle%3ARWD+--+E81&hash=item40021fb42d:g:N6sAAOSwPz1hH7Oe&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAwBfrihrTKWDdk9Sc7fjwvojjoA0OcF1jtRZf8b8RnJKBr18Da5FvwPMe4Xaebq42KMCWDTH%2Bb8onf9HXYyhlQKp%2FtJoiSjUZbPHyK5clGoPo%2B%2FbstB3pYO%2BkMTxhXZlzP9P8aPbj0zsqYdT3OGeAyUcljyU%2Bapw9MF6w1UNi9T0dHyYAo3WVFibHZ7zVOUuBZsrw7%2FMl666JePo1w9fGEkGxY5LscSXmY6bzvjc%2BnUwGIlkhJ22G3Ht03oqlCbIzbw%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR_qb0aXJYQ
@@oliverchallans3728 The sealant I put round the OUTSIDE of the main gasket and NOT the O rings. You have to split and clean the body of the housing to get at them They are usually tight!
Great, thanks for the very useful video. Just done mine on a 123D. Three of the five bolts on the filter housing are difficult and two you can’t really see. I needed 3 different length socket extensions and used different combinations of these to remove the bolts. I also invested a few dollars in a wobble drive socket extension which was well worth it (just allows the socket to be angled a few degrees and better than a universal joint). Note on the video that is not mentioned; you need to disconnect the large black hose (via the clip that holds it on) ant the upper end and move it around in different positions as you access the bolts. Cheers from NZ.
That's great, job well worth doing and great advice about the tools and the hose 👍
Thanks for posting this! This really helped me problem solving and fixing my car!! Big Thanks and greetings from The Netherlands
Wow! That's great 🙂
No need to remove the alternator but you should have replaced the 4 oil rings in behind the cover they go Rock hard and v common leak area
Keep the videos coming your learning all the time
Thanks. You are right and I did replace the O rings. But for some reason my GoPro didn't record it. The rings come in the gasket kit.
Behind what cover?
Great video. I am doing mine a week or so. I was not looking forward to doing it, but after watching you and am not quite as daunted. Cheers
Great video, now I know what the job entails I can debate the costs with my garage
Replacing only the gasket is one half. Absolute must is to replace also all o-rings there are, because they are the primary cause of the leak due age/temperatures rubber becoming sturdy plastic.
Great point. I actually did replace them but for some reason didn't film it. But yes it is a must.
Hi, i have the same issue same engine but, i can’t drain my coolant because there is no drain plug at the bottom of the radiator. Any suggestions? Appreciate it
@@stratusinvest4791 To be honest, I just let mine escape from the housing with a bowl under the car then dried out what was left with a rag and topped up with fresh antifreeze once the job was done. Not professional I know!!
What o-rings?
@@legioner9 Have a look here on ebay at the gasket kit:- www.ebay.co.uk/itm/393239546025?fits=Car+Make%3ABMW%7CCars+Type%3A120d%7CPlat_Gen%3AE87%7CCars+Year%3A2007%7CModel%3A1+Series%7CVariant%3ADiesel+Hatch%7CEngine%3A1995cc+130KW+177HP+N47+D20+A%3BN47+D20+C%7CBodyStyle%3ARWD+--+E81%7CVariant%3ADiesel+Hatch%7CEngine%3A1995cc+130KW+177HP+N47+D20+A%3BN47+D20+C%7CBodyStyle%3ARWD+--+E81&hash=item5b8ee748a9:g:tukAAOSwTMBgcIR2&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAABAMi10SGeE5F2tdk3sKcORz6kBBA7lHFXDy%2BLPak%2F2kqK16MaMaM2IGqFaYwCUVQTS%2BKkNbYAquartvy%2FUNvuSKH0XjBf6kpkm%2BOdIxIobz02hid0ZVbjbMn1Yc6%2F8jYHtCMG7N75SE%2Ff7LVJv0t5b42j%2FHnv4CgsMi7ZLeoD%2F3ls3kSQHixU3IzyiHNyK8TEEsSvG3QfXbQoLZCLNu0wPBZ0NlfIM71QGU50NFGCh%2FQ8ZukD%2FyCr8pxZetTJfo2bNhGnxYpZv3rR9trjbYgwXwUP6vSbVWb0L0lS1Odh5mXTz%2B887Y6h7Pvy2Ciy%2FgU0VhP8SUq7aF6k6hVWI%2BI5mNk%3D%7Ctkp%3ABFBM_OX98thh
Great video. Well edited too
Thank you :)
Nice video! One question , I have this leak since the change of the chain! They need to touch it when replacing the chain?
Never done a chain but I wouldn't think they'd need to touch it. If the oil was changed at the same time, that could have triggered it. Could be pure coincidence of course. See if you can get underneath to see exactly where the leak is coming from.
Nice video! What’s the real time to fix it??
Doing it the first time took me about 3 hours but if I had to do it again, it would only take an hour.
@@garageofdad thanks a lot! A professional wanted to ask me 2 days of work… have a merry Christmas!
Tusen takk 👍
Did you put the sealant on the engine then put the gasket and housing on after wards or both sides of gasket !!
I put the sealant round the outside of the gasket so it didn't ingress into any internal parts.
Do you need to drain the oil at all? As i only topped it up about 4 days before i plan on doing the job, and i did a full oil change not long ago, also other mentioned the coolant, does that need draining at all? And again, others are saying the alternator isnt necessary to remove, is this true? Thanks! Great video
You can just top up the oil. Mine needed changing as it was due. The alternator can stay on. It's very easy to remove though and gives much more room to get the housing out and back in. I also disconnected the battery as there's a live cable on top of the alternator (mine didn't have the plastic cover over the connecting lead bolt) Everybody has their own way of doing things! 😄
@@garageofdad okay, this is verh helpful thankyou! If i were to not drain any oil, would it start to pour out of the filter housing? Im going to assume yes😅 and was did any of the coolant need draining as others in the comments were saying about it?
@@a.ward02 P.S. most of the oil is held in the sump, the only oil that will come out is that which is still in the housing.
@@garageofdad oki doki! Thankyou very much for explaining further, and thankyou for the good video
Do u have to drain the coolant
No but some coolant will escape out (approx 1/2 litre) which you'll need to top up once it's all assembled.
Thanks for the video, didn't you drain the coolant beforehand?
I just let it drain out into a basin as I topped up with fresh coolant (forgot to mention that!)
@@garageofdad thanks for the feedback, I just let the water drain out when removing it, I'm doing an oil change anyway, so I think it's okay.
Thank you for the Video 👍🏼
Have 1series bmw 116I petrol 2006 have suspect housing gasket drives fine but oil pressure dropped half way on sensor sometimes white smoke no oil from underneath though does it sound like the cause taking to specialist next week what do you think thanks
Could be the start of the housing gasket going but to be honest, BMW's leak oil from various parts. The usual practice is to wash the whole of the engine then see where the leak comes from. Good luck
Hello! Thank for the video. Could you say as how did you drain the water and the oil? I understand that you only drain a little bit, but how…? Thanks!
Hi thanks. I let the water drain away from the housing until it stopped then topped it up afterwards. I done an oil change at the same time. Use the corrects pec oil and antifreeze.
@@garageofdad Thank you again. Ok but if we dont want to empty the tanks (oil and water) how we can proceed? Because I dont understand when you say: “I let the water drain away from the housing…”
@@Carlos-y9r7b Take the housing off and let the water drain away naturally then top up both the water and oil (as you will loose a small amount of both when the housing is removed)
@@garageofdad What do you mean with “Housing”? I’m Spanish and I don’t understand very well this context. Regards
@@Carlos-y9r7b The oil filter housing is at 2:10 It holds the oil filter.
Great video, just subscribed
where the orings are going to ? can't see it on the video and also what sealer did you use ?
I put the sealer round the outside of the gasket and you have to split the housing to get the 2 pipes off. Sometimes hard to do but they do come apart.
Sealer:- www.amazon.co.uk/Visbella-V363-Hi-Temp-Gasket-Plastic/dp/B09SLPHTK4/ref=sr_1_4?crid=16CVUYB706ENS&keywords=visbella+rtv&qid=1679304027&sprefix=visbella+rtv%2Caps%2C94&sr=8-4
O rings:- 2009.bmwfans.info/parts/catalog/E90/Sedan/Europe/318d-N47/RHD/N/2007/november/browse/engine/lubricat_syst_oil_filter_heat_exchanger/
Hey I have sucessfully replaced the seal with all the orings ive used some silicone to on the outside just like you did but now im facing issue with charging like the alternator is dead and it was perfectly fine prior the job so i started digging around checked battery its fine replaced alternator with another 2nd hand one from the scrap yard but its still the same still not charging I have double checked all the connectors that I have unplugged when I was doing the seal to get the access but still no luck any ideas what could of happen ?
@@AndrzejOdGrubego I only removed the alternator to get better access to the housing. Apparently you can do the job without removing it. Did you disconnect the battery? There should be a permanent live to the battery main terminal at all times (two cables) when the battery is connected. It's just a case of checking again then using a code reader to see if it flashes up any faults. Good luck.
Great video, do we need to drqin all coolant and oil???
You can just top up what oil and water is lost but you can take the opportunity to change them both.
@@garageofdad thanks, is there any possibility that the oil leak comes from the oil pan too or not comun?
@@Eddy-th3kc Usually the rocker cover gasket and oil filter housing gasket (or sometimes someone overflowing the oil cap) Sometimes good to clean the engine, run it a while then see where it's coming out from.
@@garageofdad just removed mine right now, it was leaking for shore and I think from the o-rings and I didn't order them, now just waiting for them to put it together, e think I will remove de flaps and EGR, looks so dirty on the manifold and throttle body
@@Eddy-th3kc Good thinking it will make a difference and not too bad a job to do.
Hi i need to do this to my bmw the weekend and just want to know if you have to remove the dipstick tube completly? And if you do. Did u replace with a new oring or not? Thanks
Hi, no just pulled it to the side out the way.
@@garageofdad so did it all this morning wasn't as bad as I expected to be fair. Few different size extensions for the ratchet and it went ok. Did the 4 rings aswell. So it only leaked when cold like yours and on the first run had a bit of remaining coolant that was sat on the block drip down but now nothing so fingers crossed it's all good. Going to wait for the engine to cool and take it for another run. Thanks for your reply about the dipstick👍
@@Saltermedia That's great. It seems a daunting job but relatively simple when you get into it.
Hi, is this method working for the m47 engine
The principle is the same but it will be a different part and slightly different location.
Hi mate my 120D was having oil leak when I start in the morning just like yours, I changed the oil filter gasket but it's still leaking
Did you take the whole filter housing off like I did? When I put mine back on with a new gasket I also used extra gasket sealer to make sure it didn't leak
How come you only changed the gasket not the entire filter housing?
The cost! The housing was good fortunately and I used high performing gasket sealer to make sure of a good seal.
@@garageofdad ok thanks for the quick reply, thought it might have been due to cost as it’s the entire oil filter housing assembly.
I need to change this gasket to but been advised to do the entire assembly due to high mileage. 😱
How long time did it take .Best regards Anders
@@2anden1 Took me a couple of hours
@@garageofdad bmw wanted £650 for housing filter assembly (inc gaskets). I bought aftermarket one for £170. Labour cost £160 but that also included new antifreeze and oil. £330 in total.
Hi, will the oil filter housing gasket leak when the engine is not running? I just changed mine yesterday, still leaking overnight, had a big patch of oil under car this morning I'm thinking it must be above the standing oil level as the dipstick goes way below the filter housing, right?
There's always a bit of oil left in the housing when you take it off. If you can get a mirror in there to see where the oil's coming from that would help. Did you replace the 4 O rings as well? The gasket may have not seated correctly. Good luck.
@@garageofdad Thanks for the reply, I replaced 2 of the O rings, 2 of them looked like O rings the other 2 where flat and would not come out, looked completely different.
I did get a mirror in there but hard to tell.
Did you drain the oil to replace this? it seems it's above standing level, I know the coolant needs to come out.
@@Leigh20007 Yes, I did an oil change at the same time. I know it's a hassle but you may need to take it off again to make sure it's sealed properly. Also the O rings should all be round, maybe that's the fault. If you have a look at 2:00 you can see where mine was pouring out from and it was one of the O rings which had gone hard over time.
@@garageofdad OK cool ill take it off again next weekend, already ordered a second hand housing from a 2012 n47 (mine is 2008)
I already did an oil change yesterday, I will drain coolant again but as the housing is so high on the block I assume draining the oil is not necessary?
I'm currently trying to work out how to do this job on a Mini Cooper SD with this same engine. It seems impossible, without removing an infuriating amount of 'stuff' to gain access. The engine is mounted transversely in the Minis and is acbsolute hell to work on. Everything is so damned inaccessible. Even just removing the alternator requires taking the wheel off and the inner wheel arch covers --just to get to the drive belt pulley tensioner. I f**king hate this car!
Oh dear! some jobs just suck. Seems nowadays - most of them!!
Hi I replaced the gasket where it meets the block and it still leaks 😢
Did you put the O rings on that are usually with the kit? I also used a high temp sealant too
Where did you put the sealant and where did u get the kit from
I’ve had a look this morning and it’s coming from the bottom of housing where it meets the block do u know how tight they should be the bolts
@@oliverchallans3728 I got mine on ebay but have a look for your own car type. Here's one for a 120D www.ebay.co.uk/itm/274913539117?fits=Car+Make%3ABMW%7CCars+Type%3A120d%7CPlat_Gen%3AE81%7CCars+Year%3A2007%7CModel%3A1+Series%7CVariant%3ADiesel+Hatch%7CEngine%3A1995cc+130KW+177HP+N47+D20+A%3BN47+D20+C%7CBodyStyle%3ARWD+--+E81&hash=item40021fb42d:g:N6sAAOSwPz1hH7Oe&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAwBfrihrTKWDdk9Sc7fjwvojjoA0OcF1jtRZf8b8RnJKBr18Da5FvwPMe4Xaebq42KMCWDTH%2Bb8onf9HXYyhlQKp%2FtJoiSjUZbPHyK5clGoPo%2B%2FbstB3pYO%2BkMTxhXZlzP9P8aPbj0zsqYdT3OGeAyUcljyU%2Bapw9MF6w1UNi9T0dHyYAo3WVFibHZ7zVOUuBZsrw7%2FMl666JePo1w9fGEkGxY5LscSXmY6bzvjc%2BnUwGIlkhJ22G3Ht03oqlCbIzbw%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR_qb0aXJYQ
@@oliverchallans3728 The sealant I put round the OUTSIDE of the main gasket and NOT the O rings. You have to split and clean the body of the housing to get at them They are usually tight!
No need to remove the alternator, just the air box and its duct
Poor quality video. Bad lighting. Skipped a lot of steps . No help at all
I'm so sorry ☹