sump removal

[basil]

anyone here removed a 325i sump? if so whats the best way to go about it and what bits will need replacing all help grately accepted cheers

[Ant]

new sump gasket, oil , oil filter and sealing ring are required

drain the oil, remove filter, ideally let it sit for an hour to get properly drained down.

to remove, you need to removing the lower bellhousing extension under the sump itself.

once thats removed, unbolt the engine mountings @ the subframe.

Slacken sump bolts off, dont let it drop off @ this stage.

Using trolley jack, with a wooden pad on the lifting arm, raise the engine from the subframe by jacking @ the gearbox side of the bellhousing, there should now be space to remove the sump without having to 1st remove the oil pump assy.

Make sure and support the engine by blocking between mounts and subframe with timber/whatever, safety above all else.

the rest is simple, out with the old, in with the new. Probably a good idea to replace the engine mounts too, they are cheap as chips.

Should also add, this is a much nicer job, if you steamclean the underside beforehand

HTH

[basil]

soundz easy enough il try an get it of tmoz cheers

[E30Mark]

anyone here removed a 325i sump? if so whats the best way to go about it and what bits will need replacing all help grately accepted cheers

simple, lower the car 60mm, and drive at the nearest speed hump @ 60mph

Actually i need to do this on the tourer i got today, it's pi$$ing oil all over my drive

[320Touring]

well seeing you never piped up wit this on my thread ant

ah well, print out and follow (taking pics to make a guide )

assuming I ever get a sump.

Mark, it aint leaking, its just "marking its territory"

[Ant]

well seeing you never piped up wit this on my thread ant

sorry dude, must have missed yours ?

[320Touring]

well seeing you never piped up wit this on my thread ant

sorry dude, must have missed yours ?

i'll remember that

*kidding!*