[it.g.ma_g87]

Anyone have any rough estimates as to how much this should cost at an indy shop??

Im being quoted $750+ which i believe is pretty steep for this type of service which shouldnt take 4 hours max.

[enjoythemusic]

There's a recall on N20, so should be free.

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=951692

[it.g.ma_g87]

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

There's a recall on N20, so should be free.

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=951692

I have a n55

[sspade]

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

There's a recall on N20, so should be free.

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=951692

Thanks for the heads up, Ill stash that for later in case I have any issues...

[enjoythemusic]

Originally Posted by yoon_209

I have a n55

Oh man... bummer.

[Orion4]

Originally Posted by yoon_209

Anyone have any rough estimates as to how much this should cost at an Indy shop??

Im being quoted $750+ which i believe is pretty steep for this type of service which shouldn't take 4 hours max.

Is this for both gaskets? FCP has the kit for both and associated parts for less than $80. I changed my front gasket in about 30 min. the Rear takes more time and disassembly. So I would liberally estimate 60 min. Therefore, less than 2 hrs. No way it is a 4 hr job. I did an oil and filter change at same time. Any decent Indy shop should only charge about 2hrs of labor and less than $90 for parts. Don't know what your Indy labor rates are in CA.

[it.g.ma_g87]

Originally Posted by Orion4

Is this for both gaskets? FCP has the kit for both and associated parts for less than $80. I changed my front gasket in about 30 min. the Rear takes more time and disassembly. So I would liberally estimate 60 min. Therefore, less than 2 hrs. No way it is a 4 hr job. I did an oil and filter change at same time. Any decent Indy shop should only charge about 2hrs of labor and less than $90 for parts. Don't know what your Indy labor rates are in CA.

called about 5 different shops (not dealerships) and they all quoted me 5.5 hours at 100-130/hr.

tools and parts only cost me 250

[it.g.ma_g87]

im guessing im gonna need to replace all my belts as well since its been leaking for a while now and im just getting to it.

besides the serpentine, AC and alternator belts, are there any other belts im missing?

[enjoythemusic]

Maybe the shops think it is the N20 which is said to take ~4 hours versus a N55 which is less?????

[it.g.ma_g87]

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

Maybe the shops think it is the N20 which is said to take ~4 hours versus a N55 which is less?????

i specificaly stated n55 335i unless the techs are dumb as fuck.

[enjoythemusic]

Well, hmmmm... have no idea how long the N55 takes, yet have heard the N20 takes about 3 to 4 hours. We just discovered the wife's 2013 X1 has this problem during oil change at dealership last week. BMW of Sarasota is fixing her N20 for free under recall

[it.g.ma_g87]

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

Well, hmmmm... have no idea how long the N55 takes, yet have heard the N20 takes about 3 to 4 hours. We just discovered the wife's 2013 X1 has this problem during oil change at dealership last week. BMW of Sarasota is fixing her N20 for free under recall

I did this in my garage yesterday. Took my 3.5 hours from start to finish.

Costs me 150 for impact wrench, torx socket kit and gaskets...

Still can't believe a shop quoted me 6 hours of labor.

Big shout out to Youtube DIY videos and f30post.

[_BDD_]

yoon_209 , now comes the cleaning right? I had oil all over the front of the engine and underneath. Another 2 hours of meticulously cleaning everything.

[it.g.ma_g87]

Originally Posted by _bdiddyb_

yoon_209 , now comes the cleaning right? I had oil all over the front of the engine and underneath. Another 2 hours of meticulously cleaning everything.

Ya i did as much as i can to clean up the surrounding area. It wasnt as bad as i thought however i do need to remove the belly pan thing cause im sure there is oil that has accumulated.

[wdeerfield]

dealer only charged me $300 including parts

[it.g.ma_g87]

Originally Posted by wdeerfield

dealer only charged me $300 including parts

what dealer? cause im tryna get a price match for that next time

[sspade]

Towne BMW, I presume.

That is a nice number. Pretty surprised.


Edit: I was thinking Buffalo area for some reason...

[IraHayes]

Originally Posted by sspade

Thanks for the heads up, Ill stash that for later in case I have any issues...

It you have an all aluminum housing you’re OK. Early on, Bmw used a plastic filter housing on the N20/26. The plastic units are the ones that are prone to fail. The recall replaces these with the aluminum unit.

[Logicoeur]

Originally Posted by yoon_209

Ya i did as much as i can to clean up the surrounding area. It wasnt as bad as i thought however i do need to remove the belly pan thing cause im sure there is oil that has accumulated.

What video did you follow on YouTube?

[it.g.ma_g87]

Originally Posted by Logicoeur

What video did you follow on YouTube?

there are various videos. i dont remember off the bat.

jus search bmw n55 ofhg change. theres tons of diys on youtube

[sspade]

I have an OEM set (brand new, in the wrapper) of OFHG if anyone is interested.

PayPal or Zelle accepted.

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[Logicoeur]

Originally Posted by yoon_209

there are various videos. i dont remember off the bat.

jus search bmw n55 ofhg change. theres tons of diys on youtube

I figured, Thanks. I've watched a couple of them. Still can't decide if I want to fork over the $860 with belts swapped, or do it all myself. Don't have a garage and it's pretty cold up in the NE right now for the foreseeable future.