Oil filter housing gasket

madhaxor_3 · 10-19-2019, 09:41 PM

I have a very similar issue. I replaced both OFHGs. The leak did not stop. It is definitely from the oil filter cap. That being said, I replaced the oil filter with the o-ring provided from wix about 5k ago and its back again. This time I noticed the sucking jet hose (made from pvc type material) was cracked (not related I imagine) and the idler/tensioner was shaking a lot when the car was on. with oil all over the belt, alternator, intake box and generally all over the place, I have decided to replace the idler/tensioner, serpentine belt, oil filter cap (during oil/filter change) and the cracked line.
Hopefully you don't need to change the OFHGs, but its not hard at all. Definitely check the oil filter cap and oring though.

Orion4 · 10-20-2019, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by jellyfishlicker

That's a really good price. I paid my mechanic to do just the oil housing gaskets and an oil change for $700. I called the dealer to see how much they wanted and they wanted $2400 just to replace the gaskets.

That's absolutely INSANE!!!!!!! They pulling the engine?????

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madhaxor_3 Enlisted Member 2 Rep 36 Posts Drives: BMW 335i Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: El Paso, TX iTrader: (0)	I have a very similar issue. I replaced both OFHGs. The leak did not stop. It is definitely from the oil filter cap. That being said, I replaced the oil filter with the o-ring provided from wix about 5k ago and its back again. This time I noticed the sucking jet hose (made from pvc type material) was cracked (not related I imagine) and the idler/tensioner was shaking a lot when the car was on. with oil all over the belt, alternator, intake box and generally all over the place, I have decided to replace the idler/tensioner, serpentine belt, oil filter cap (during oil/filter change) and the cracked line. Hopefully you don't need to change the OFHGs, but its not hard at all. Definitely check the oil filter cap and oring though.
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