Oil Pump Nut

Vrrooom · Tue, Jul-31-2007, 07:27:54 PM

So... speaking to the STIG, if you haven't done it, DO IT!! Apparently it's a big flaw in our motors and can cause the worst fears to come true.

Anyone actually done it themselves or have an idea of a step by step on how to get to it? Post up and be informed!

Cheeze · Tue, Jul-31-2007, 07:29:03 PM

You have to drop the oil pan to get to it which is a RPITA. I had mine done at a shop, but yes HUGE problem on our cars.

Vrrooom · Tue, Jul-31-2007, 07:30:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phil97m3Blue

You have to drop the oil pan to get to it which is a RPITA. I had mine done at a shop, but yes HUGE problem on our cars.

You just have it welded? Loctite? Whats the point of this bolt?

DwebMasta · Tue, Jul-31-2007, 07:38:07 PM

is this only an issue if you track your car?

what is the labor for droppin the oil pan on these e36? droppin the oil pan in my e30 wasn that much fun... and book time was like 8 hours or somethin i think.

baltimoreM3 · Tue, Jul-31-2007, 07:39:39 PM

Lets beat this horse some more...great thread

Oogie_M · Tue, Jul-31-2007, 07:56:25 PM

5 page OPN thread:
http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=165750

There are several step by step procedures on the web floating around, just need to be patient and search. There was a PDF download from Shade Tree BMW but the link looks dead for now.

The job was quoted at about 7-8 hours from two race shops in CA, about $90 dollars/hr for labor.

**Porshapwr** · Tue, Jul-31-2007, 08:13:20 PM

:2dedhorse

Search on this

nrubenstein · Tue, Jul-31-2007, 08:32:40 PM

Unbolt the front subframe and let it hang there. You may or may not need to unbolt the PS rack. Undo all the bolts holding the oil pan on. Remove nut. Replace nut with safety-wired one (available from Bimmerworld), using loctite red. Bolt it back up.

It's annoying to do, but doesn't take anywhere near 7-8 hours.

MacDaddy · Wed, Aug-01-2007, 01:02:01 AM

untill you fix it just remember: when in a spin, put your foot in!

LOL
its actually suppose to be both feet in (clutch and brake)

fitchesbass · Wed, Aug-01-2007, 05:44:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vrrooom

You just have it welded? Loctite? Whats the point of this bolt?

umm to hold on the oil pump..

Tue, Jul-31-2007, 07:27:54 PM	#1
Vrrooom /// /\/\ 3nthusiast Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 193 Reputation: 0 Location: Germantown	Oil Pump Nut So... speaking to the STIG, if you haven't done it, DO IT!! Apparently it's a big flaw in our motors and can cause the worst fears to come true. Anyone actually done it themselves or have an idea of a step by step on how to get to it? Post up and be informed!

Tue, Jul-31-2007, 07:38:07 PM	#4
DwebMasta Unregistered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 829 Reputation: 0 Location: Vancouver, BC	is this only an issue if you track your car? what is the labor for droppin the oil pan on these e36? droppin the oil pan in my e30 wasn that much fun... and book time was like 8 hours or somethin i think. __________________ *2002 BMW M3*

Tue, Jul-31-2007, 07:39:39 PM	#5
baltimoreM3 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Age: 36 Posts: 1,528 Reputation: 0 Location: Nashville	Lets beat this horse some more...great thread __________________ Mine: 1999 M3 Coupe Fern Green,Dinan Stage 3 Suspension,X-brace,AA-Tower Brace,AA CAI,AA Gen 3,AA Performance Software,S.S. Brakelines,UUC Red/TME,VDOs... Hers: 2006 X5 3.0 Black Sapphire, Xenons, Leather

Tue, Jul-31-2007, 07:56:25 PM	#6
Oogie_M o_O Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 311 Reputation: 0 Location: Everywhere	5 page OPN thread: http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=165750 There are several step by step procedures on the web floating around, just need to be patient and search. There was a PDF download from Shade Tree BMW but the link looks dead for now. The job was quoted at about 7-8 hours from two race shops in CA, about $90 dollars/hr for labor. __________________

Tue, Jul-31-2007, 08:32:40 PM	#8
nrubenstein ******* Join Date: Dec 2003 Age: 31 Posts: 7,354 Reputation: 0 Location: Washington, DC	Unbolt the front subframe and let it hang there. You may or may not need to unbolt the PS rack. Undo all the bolts holding the oil pan on. Remove nut. Replace nut with safety-wired one (available from Bimmerworld), using loctite red. Bolt it back up. It's annoying to do, but doesn't take anywhere near 7-8 hours. __________________ 2006 GMC Sierra 2500HD 4WD Duramax LBZ/Allison 2002 BMW M3 Alpinweiß/Black - JBL MS-62C, IDQ-12v3, JBL MS-8 1999 323i KP/GTS2 Alpinweiß - Hood-in-the-windshield mod 1990 325is Brilliantrot/Tan - GC/Bilstein, Sway 1989 325is Alpinweiß/Black - S50B30, GC/Koni, Sways, BBS RX, Hybrid C61-2, Sundown SA-12, JBL MS-8 1989 M3 Alpinweiß/Black - S50B32. 321hp. Hers: 1996 Porsche 911 Turbo Black/Black Hers: 1988 325iX Coupe Diamondschwartz/Black 5spd - Korman lengthened front driveshaft, Cam, Bilstein, H&R Sport, snow chains.

Tue, Jul-31-2007, 07:29:03 PM	#2
Cheeze Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 13,095 Reputation: 0 Location: In my mind	You have to drop the oil pan to get to it which is a RPITA. I had mine done at a shop, but yes HUGE problem on our cars.

Tue, Jul-31-2007, 08:13:20 PM	#7
Porshapwr Hello. Is it me your looking for? Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 47,932 Blog Entries: 1 In the garage: '99 BMW M3 Reputation: 107 Location: Your mind	:2dedhorse Search on this

Wed, Aug-01-2007, 01:02:01 AM	#9
MacDaddy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 40 Reputation: 0 Location: Surrey	untill you fix it just remember: when in a spin, put your foot in! LOL its actually suppose to be both feet in (clutch and brake)

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