Oil Filter Housing Gasket Leak Repair recommendations

jh_f30 · 11-28-2018, 01:14 PM

I did mine earlier this year, but I've noticed another oil leak. Not sure if it's from the housing, VCG, oil pan gasket, or somewhere else, but I figure at my next oil change, I'll try redoing the OFHG to see how the aftermarket gaskets I used held up. Still have about 3-4K miles til my next change. Until then, I'll just keep an eye on oil levels and try to keep things clean in the engine bay.

Will do belt, tensioner, and pulley at the same time while I'm in there.

Diegov209 · 11-28-2018, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by jh_f30

I did mine earlier this year, but I've noticed another oil leak. Not sure if it's from the housing, VCG, oil pan gasket, or somewhere else, but I figure at my next oil change, I'll try redoing the OFHG to see how the aftermarket gaskets I used held up. Still have about 3-4K miles til my next change. Until then, I'll just keep an eye on oil levels and try to keep things clean in the engine bay.

Will do belt, tensioner, and pulley at the same time while I'm in there.

Hey bro have you done your tranny oil change Im going to do that with my thermostat my oil filter gaskets and do a coolant change also are you planning on doing your diff any time soon .-. need to get brakes to lol I have most of the things besides brakes/brake fluid .-.

jh_f30 · 11-28-2018, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Diegov209

Hey bro have you done your tranny oil change Im going to do that with my thermostat my oil filter gaskets and do a coolant change also are you planning on doing your diff any time soon .-. need to get brakes to lol I have most of the things besides brakes/brake fluid .-.

Haven't done ATF yet, not sure I will, if anything, a partial drain & fill with new pan/filter. If/when I do that, I'll probably do the diff fluid at the same time while I'm under there.

I'm actually looking into investing in a pressure bleeder kit for brakes. If sspade ends up hosting a "shop day" and I have it by then, I can bring it along.

Diegov209 · 11-28-2018, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by jh_f30

Haven't done ATF yet, not sure I will, if anything, a partial drain & fill with new pan/filter. If/when I do that, I'll probably do the diff fluid at the same time while I'm under there.

I'm actually looking into investing in a pressure bleeder kit for brakes. If sspade ends up hosting a "shop day" and I have it by then, I can bring it along.

He's actually going to be working on his car this friday buuuuuutttt I only have my thermostat as of now other parts are on their way .-. I need new brakes forsure though lol

jh_f30 · 11-28-2018, 02:16 PM

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He's actually going to be working on his car this friday buuuuuutttt I only have my thermostat as of now other parts are on their way .-. I need new brakes forsure though lol

What on your brakes do you need done? Just pads? Pads and rotors? Fluid flush? BBK upgrade?

sspade · 11-28-2018, 02:21 PM

Im definitely hosting shop day fellas...

Three bays ready to roll. More ramps/stands would be very helpful so we can work on the cars together.

I have the following planned:

OFHG x2
Serp belt/tensioner
Tranny filter/fluid change
Diff fluid change

We can get together almost anytime. All I need is a few days notice.

Also worth note: I literally have three spare bedrooms sitting empty if it came down to it, I dont mind if people crash since theres a few miles between us all.

^the above offer is open to anyone reading this.

Diegov209 · 11-28-2018, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by jh_f30

What on your brakes do you need done? Just pads? Pads and rotors? Fluid flush? BBK upgrade?

Basically yeah brakes, brake fluid flush I want to get R1 concepts though the geomet series .

Diegov209 · 11-28-2018, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by sspade

Im definitely hosting shop day fellas...

Three bays ready to roll. More ramps/stands would be very helpful so we can work on the cars together.

I have the following planned:

OFHG x2
Serp belt/tensioner
Tranny filter/fluid change
Diff fluid change

We can get together almost anytime. All I need is a few days notice.

Also worth note: I literally have three spare bedrooms sitting empty if it came down to it, I dont mind if people crash since theres a few miles between us all.

^the above offer is open to anyone reading this.

My man lol forsure bro ill definetely let you know lol we should set a date soon I was plannig after we go to the drag strip

and once my parts come in to lol

jh_f30 · 11-28-2018, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by sspade

Im definitely hosting shop day fellas...

Three bays ready to roll. More ramps/stands would be very helpful so we can work on the cars together.

I have the following planned:

OFHG x2
Serp belt/tensioner
Tranny filter/fluid change
Diff fluid change

We can get together almost anytime. All I need is a few days notice.

Also worth note: I literally have three spare bedrooms sitting empty if it came down to it, I dont mind if people crash since theres a few miles between us all.

^the above offer is open to anyone reading this.

If we set something up, I have a set of ramps and 4 jack stands, along with a cordless power ratchet and a toolbox full of random tools I use. You should invest in some QuickJacks.

sspade · 11-28-2018, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by jh_f30

Quote:

Originally Posted by sspade

Im definitely hosting shop day fellas...

Three bays ready to roll. More ramps/stands would be very helpful so we can work on the cars together.

I have the following planned:

OFHG x2
Serp belt/tensioner
Tranny filter/fluid change
Diff fluid change

We can get together almost anytime. All I need is a few days notice.

Also worth note: I literally have three spare bedrooms sitting empty if it came down to it, I dont mind if people crash since theres a few miles between us all.

^the above offer is open to anyone reading this.

If we set something up, I have a set of ramps and 4 jack stands, along with a cordless power ratchet and a toolbox full of random tools I use. You should invest in some QuickJacks.

I wish!

Someday... when I actually own a home again...

Im going to invest in something like that.

Unfortunately, that wont be in California

sspade · 11-28-2018, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by jh_f30

Quote:

Originally Posted by sspade

Im definitely hosting shop day fellas...

Three bays ready to roll. More ramps/stands would be very helpful so we can work on the cars together.

I have the following planned:

OFHG x2
Serp belt/tensioner
Tranny filter/fluid change
Diff fluid change

We can get together almost anytime. All I need is a few days notice.

Also worth note: I literally have three spare bedrooms sitting empty if it came down to it, I dont mind if people crash since theres a few miles between us all.

^the above offer is open to anyone reading this.

If we set something up, I have a set of ramps and 4 jack stands, along with a cordless power ratchet and a toolbox full of random tools I use. You should invest in some QuickJacks.

I wish!

Someday... when I actually own a home again...

Im going to invest in something like that.

Unfortunately, that wont be in California

ey2001 · 12-25-2018, 10:48 AM

Do you have to take the intake manifold for the last bolt? No way around it with u joints?

jh_f30 · 12-25-2018, 10:54 AM

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Do you have to take the intake manifold for the last bolt? No way around it with u joints?

You don't have to take it off completely. Just loosened enough to move it a bit. The rearmost torx bolt on the housing is completely inaccessible otherwise.

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sspade Major General 2465 Rep 5,457 Posts Drives: F30 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Stevenson, WA iTrader: (3) Garage List 2016 BMW 320i [7.87] 2014 BMW 328i [6.83]	Im definitely hosting shop day fellas... Three bays ready to roll. More ramps/stands would be very helpful so we can work on the cars together. I have the following planned: OFHG x2 Serp belt/tensioner Tranny filter/fluid change Diff fluid change We can get together almost anytime. All I need is a few days notice. Also worth note: I literally have three spare bedrooms sitting empty if it came down to it, I dont mind if people crash since theres a few miles between us all. ^the above offer is open to anyone reading this.
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ey2001 Captain 310 Rep 716 Posts Drives: F10 535i 6spd Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: la iTrader: (0)	Do you have to take the intake manifold for the last bolt? No way around it with u joints?
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