How To: Replace your 335i Oil Pan Gasket (At Home!) 

I had replaced few of these and learned few tricks. It's easier to disconnect the steering rack from the subframe than disconnect the steering column from the rack. Before putting up the oil pan, use couple zip ties to tie the gasket to the pan so it does not move around. You can cut them off after hand started couple of bolts. Do not use the old bolts; use new bolts. Aluminum bolts after been stretched, they break easily. Since the subframe dropped, if you haven't done so, it's the best time to replace the engine mounts and water pump / thermostat. From experience, engine mounts and water pump likely to go bad before 100k miles. For xdrive car, it requires to remove two front axles and front differential. It's also the best time to replace two O-rings and two seals.

Really nice work on your video. I/We did this job recently and built my own support using a 2X6 board as the main support. Short pieces of 2X6 in the fender slots on both sides. Notched the upright pieces on either end to secure the main support. Toe screw them together. Lag bolt through the tow hook into the wood. Worked great. You just gotta make sure it's all nice and tight. I'm older now and crawling around on the garage floor ain't as easy as it used to be. Now I get some of you youngsters to help with a steak dinner as payment. They learn and I get the job done a lot cheaper. I still have to get dirty some but I enjoy passing along some of my "Can Do" spirit so they aren't so intimidated by such jobs.

Great tutorial, adding the bolt head sizes to the video was a nice touch.

Geesus, that’s a lot of work just for an oil pan. I’m dreading this. I have oil spots on the floor. I hope it’s just the oil pan gasket and not the rear main. Thanks for the awesome video!

My Brain: You just jack it up, remove maybe a plastic splash shield and the oil pan should be at the bottom and you just unbolt it, attach new one, right? BMW: Start by jacking the car up and remove the wheels of course.. because everything done on a BMW requires this. Then you'll need 6 different sized Torx bits, multiple special pullers and brackets, remove 8 parts, 3 sub assemblies and 1 sub frame... THEN the job begins.

Wow the image quality of that video is amazing. Of course the content and skills are equally brilliant too. Congrats!

5:12 I don't care what anyone says, that's skill lmao.

How many hours . Truthfully now . 8-12? Maybe more ?

Priceless detailed video, thank you for making it!

thanks bro, my water pump and oil pan gasket and oil housing gasket all went out at once. I’m definitely gonna use this video instead of paying for a shop.

I wondered how my car had so many stripped bolts heads lol, now I see why.

wow thats alot of work

Wow I just rather burn my BMW 😂😬

are you going to replace the motor mounts? since you have everything torn apart would that qualify at a 'while you are in there' job?

You don’t have to pop the steering linkage it doesn’t give barely anymore room anyways.

Watched the video 3 times, I think I'm ready to do this myself, thank you for the DIY guide!!

Awesome show 👏.. I had this done ✔ on my wife's 2010 535i at the dealer.

Guy sounds like Harry from 3rd rock from the sun 😎😁

Man your work is priceless! Thanks so much . 😉

Did connecting your shift linkage back go in easy or was it a pita

Having a hard time lining the engine bolts up during reinstall.

Any difference doing this to an automatic F30 with an N55?

Quick question: after replacing the oil pan gasket, are there any issues that may come After? I replaced my oil pan gasket three days ago but I noticed my steering wheel buttons are not working and there is a squeaky noise coming from the middle of the steering wheel. Also, the engine temperature warning light came out today? Any thoughts or suggestions Thank you in advance.

AMAZING CONTENT DUDE! Wow!

hello there I want to replace the oil pan gasket on 2011 740i n54 is there anything different than what you have done?

Is it really necessary to remove the wheels for this process?

You can hold the gasket on with electrical ties, three will do it, then when you have fitted the sump place a few bolts in without tightening them, then cut and remove the ties.

Where you able to figure out where the "3/8" labeled plastic piece you found in the oil pan came from?

Can the gasket be changed by lifting the engine a couple of inches instead of dropping the sub-frame?

Would there be any difference to a n55 f30 ? Or you think it should be similar to get the oil pan out ?

What tow hook are you using?

Man I am way way past due my pan is leaking pretty nicely.. is this possible on jack stands? Will I have enough clearance for everything?

Nice work Would you happen to have a link for the tow hook and the engine support bar looks like the ones for sale at harborfreight correct Thanks

great video bro very helpful im subin

I just used this video as reference to change my gasket... I regret not taking it to the shop cuz that's life I'm never getting back lol. I'm kinda burnt working on my car tbh but I love driving it.

Does the control arm clip that covers one of the 18mm bolts just pop off?

Is it really that hard to do this job as a beginner. I dont have a relationship with any good mechanics that wont rip me of on the labor.

I got to do this job so bad but just not confident doing in jack stands don’t think I’ll get high enough clearance

Amazing how quick jacks make this do able but crappy 18” jacks it’s a bell of a job

07 e92 335i and doing this job rn at 207,xxx miles, being a manual made it just a tad easier . Ill definitely use zips tie to secure gasket when installing.

do you live in los angeles friend?? can you do that job to my 2009 bmw 335i??

Would it not be easier to just take the engine out? Also, would I be able to replace the twin turbos with this method?

Thanks for the help you provided with this video. The n55 has another trans coolant line hold down other than the 2 under the radiator to the left where it bends 90o. You guys who do this on the ground must have masochistic tendencies because it was a biotch doing it with a lift trying to manipulate the torque wrench while getting at the pan screws. Thanks again

Definitely a tedious job but if they’re quoting 8-12 that’s kind of insane lol

Can you do this with an e60 like the under the car to take engine mounts apart from subframe?

Oh man. The rear left bolt that goes from the bell housing into the oil pan..what a pig to get to...😅

You don’t need to put anything on the gasket sealer for the oil pan?

Thanks for this great video! I've got a 2011 335i with 77K miles. My valve cover gasket and oil pan gasket are leaking and I plan to replace both myself. Regarding the oil pan gasket job, what other items in the "while you're in there" category would you replace, given the age + mileage of my car? Motor + tranny mounts? Water pump? If I didn't go with BMW parts, what brand would you recommend for these parts? I see engine + tranny mount kits at FCP Euro for $200 to $300 and water pumps for around $400.

I need to replace my Oil Pan Gasket. The width of the Engine Support bar from Harbor freight isn't long enough for my 09 - E60 - 535XI. I can't find any alternative support bar! I need one with a width of 64'' Has anyone else ran into this issue? Any Recommendations?

did the radiator and fan assy needs to be removed thanks

I love how you just skip over the belt removal.

Hello, I have a BMW 2009 335 i convertible and it is leaking oil from below the gasket on top of the engine. They are new, the oil is leaking from below and I need to change it. Can you help me to know what it is? Thanks.

Nice tutorial ! Thank you :) Question : isn't it easier to unbolt the steering rack from the subframe ? Doing so, the steering lines and sterring colmun might all stay bolted. To keep in place the oil pan gasket, you can secure it with a couple of zip ties. Once some screws are installed, simply cut the ties ;)

Awesome video, that ground strap is looking a tad green tho lol.

Does this work on the 535i e60 model

when putting on the subframe , how did you get the motor mount bolts to like up? the three bolts for the frame line up but the engine mounts dont

is this a similar process (or same) as the N55?

Does anyone have step by step 328i xdrive oil pan replacement video?

how long would it take to do this job? i gotta do it in my daily 335i however my car has the n55.

How long does the job take

Does this apply the same way to the N55 also?

Yep, need to do it eventually. Think I'll need to do the vcg first though. There are so many connections, bolts and shifted parts and assemblies that I'm not only going to bkmk and watch this and others, and research, but I'll be compiling lists of steps, do a punch in and separate punch out list with every procedure + torque value. I'd like to keep my car, I guess, so will be looking for all the normal wear parts I can, to R&R or else upgrade. Engine mounts, for instance, and probably subframe mounts. And I have a pronounced waste-gate rattle. Maybe it's time to go to upgraded twins? Catted-downpipes? Shoot, there's so much to do to bring my car back to spec or better, wish I had a lift! Jack + stands gets old. I'd even consider building a lift if the right design, within my skillset came along. 2007/e90/335i (*pre-lci/n54)

328i x drive I’m in the same boat . Is there any difference ?

How did you re-tension the belt after removing it? Is it just the case of lining up the belt with the pulley and re-attaching the bolts?

The Bimmer House is rockin'.

Great video and keep up the good work!

Hi, Should you warm up your car in really cold weather?

Going to be giving this a shot tomorrow morning and ill update how it goes, thanks for the guide! mines a manual but I imagine its virtually the same

Will this be the same for n55 rwd?🤔

do you replace the subframe bolts after taking them out?

Great video. Thanks for sharing. Can you please tell me how many hours total it took you to replace the oil pan gasket?

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Any thoughts on using orange silicone (thin layer) on the mating surfaces? Other OEMs do this.....

hey im following your guide for my own n54, i also have the auto trans with the 3 E10 bolts that go into the pan. do you know what torque + angle they take?

Best 335i OPG swap video on RU-vid!!! Thanks for posting.

Buying one in the next couple of months. Brushing up on my knowledge of everything I’ll need to fix. Although this job looks tedious is doesn’t look especially difficult after dropping the subframe everything seems to be right in front of you

Super thorough and detailed! Thank you! Any tips if I want to fully remove the subframe? Are the control arms the only thing holding it up at that point?