E92 m3 oil filter housing gasket

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DIY - Your Oil filter housing gasket is leaking.

Is that oil coming from my head gasket?

No, it's most likely not your head gasket leaking, it may just be your oil filter housing gasket. (an oil leak seen under your intake manifold following the head gasket going all the way around the front part of your block but stopping at the AC condenser, can also be identified as a thick oily dirt build up in those areas.)

Wouldn't it be nice to find out it was just a $20 gasket rather than a $2000 engine rebuild?

Well here's how you do it, and when you see the condition of your old gasket you'll think: "WTF... Why didn't BMW mention this in their lifetime maintenance program?"

Tools:
Small mirror
8mm box end wrench (ratcheting or regular)
large box end wrench (for leverage)
metal pick (like a dental pick)
brake cleaner
shop towels
zip tie
New Gasket (part 11427537293)

step 1: identify if you have this leak (oil/dirt under the metal neck of the coolant pass through)

step 2: Unplug oil pressure switch (brown w/black plug on housing) Take out intake air box and drain coolant. (look for coolant diy)
*you may notice black particles in your coolant. this is from the deteriorated gasket.

step 3: Identify and remove the three bolts holding on the filter housing. (look at the pictures, use a large box end wrench to give you leverage as seen in pictures 6 and 7. zip tie the freed housing to the intake manifold)

step 4: use a metal pick to take out the old gasket. (Mine was totally flattened out stuck and deteriorating into the coolant system)

step 5: block all passages with shop towels, clean all mounting surfaces with brake cleaner.

step 6: remove all shop towels and position new gasket.

step 7: re-install housing and torque all 3 bolts in a criss cross pattern till they stop (use no leverage).

STEP 8: reinstall intake air box, refill and bleed coolant.


How much does it cost to replace engine oil filter housing?

The average cost to replace the oil filter housing is $150 to $700 depending on the make and model of your vehicle. The oil filter housing replacement is a vital service for keeping your car's engine lubricated and functioning properly.

What causes oil filter housing gasket to leak?

If the oil filter is installed too loosely, it can vibrate loose and allow oil to leak out. If it's installed too tightly, the gasket could be damaged, leading to a leak. Leaks can also occur during an oil change if the gasket from the old filter sticks to the housing.

How much does it cost to replace a BMW oil filter housing gasket?

For Gasket Replacement If you are just getting gasket replacement, the average cost is around $500 – $1,000 at a dealership including labor cost. If you do it by yourself, it should be under $150.

Why is my BMW leaking oil from the oil filter?

Gasket and Seals Whether your gasket is malformed or your seal is worn, any gaps and spaces can be a source for an oil filter leak. The most common oil leak cause is the “double gasket”—the old filter gasket sticks to the engine and goes unnoticed when a new filter's put in place.