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Anyone know of an easier way to take the oil sump off an 325i, G reg.
It has power steering which the rack runs over the sump.

Open the bonnet, undo the nuts on the rubber engine mounts, jack the engine up as far as you dare by the sump, using a wide wooden plank under the sump. Watch out for the fan getting intimate with the radiator (take off the top radiator mount if you like, and let the radiator lift up with the engine).
Remove the engine mounts completely, and replace them with wooden blocks that will hold the engine right up when you remove the jack.
Take the jack out the way, and you should now have enough room to remove the sump.

is this procedure the same on a 1987 D reg 325i convertible as i need to change the oil sump gasket on it?

bmania wrote:is this procedure the same on a 1987 D reg 325i convertible as i need to change the oil sump gasket on it?

Yep

cheers

undo the maf or take the boot off, i tore mine in half doing this a few weeks ago.

Thanks people, i'll try that once i've got a new sump for it.

HairyScreech wrote:undo the maf or take the boot off, i tore mine in half doing this a few weeks ago.

Raise and lower the jack VERY carefully and slowly, and keep checking all around for anything that might be catching or being stressed.

is there enogh play in the prop and gearbox tunnell to do this safely? i guess there must be.