DIY - Rear Main Seal - Page 2

Nervous · 09-24-2012, 01:03 PM

I drained a half of a gallon of oil before removing my RMS just in case (especially, in my case the front was higher than the rear). I have Fumoto valve installed, so it was easy for me to drain as much as I want.

Imola.ZHP · 10-01-2012, 07:58 AM

^ thanks! I'll just wait and change the oil when I do the job...

peytonracer4 · 10-01-2012, 08:52 AM

Is there a crankshaft seal or anything else in that area that could leak?
Subd for later

genuity · 10-02-2012, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by peytonracer4

Is there a crankshaft seal or anything else in that area that could leak?
Subd for later

Oil pan gasket.

ddaniel1 · 10-02-2012, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by genuity

Oil pan gasket.

Oil pan gasket seconded, I had significant leakage in the rear oil pan area, including up inside where the two recessed bolts are, I figured to do the oil pan gasket first to be sure then the rear main if it still leaked.
So far its been three months and it is dry as a bone, I am stoked that I don't have to pull the transmission. With 250k miles I thought for sure it would be the seal but it wasn't.

325CiMaN · 10-02-2012, 07:57 PM

Bav auto makes a awesome kit for a clutch job this is what it includes, Our kit contains: an alignment tool, clutch disc, pressure plate, throw-out bearing, rear engine seal, pilot bearing, all transmission seals, exhaust gaskets, and a pivot pin. All our clutch components are manufactured by the original equipment supplier to BMW.
I used this kit on my car, changing Trans seals was easy to. I used 2 sheet metal screws on ether side of the seals and pulled on one side then the other and walked it out little by little. I strongly recommend this kit.

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Stinger9 · 01-23-2013, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 325CiMaN

I used this kit on my car, changing Trans seals was easy to. I used 2 sheet metal screws on ether side of the seals and pulled on one side then the other and walked it out little by little.

I trust you mean this for a manual trans?

325CiMaN · 02-05-2013, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Stinger9

I trust you mean this for a manual trans?

Yes on 5 speed manual

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Rezist09 · 02-10-2013, 03:18 AM

What would be a good place to place an order for the rms

Stinger9 · 02-10-2013, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Rezist09

What would be a good place to place an order for the rms

http://www.rmeuropean.com/search.asp...rd=11142249533

Nervous · 02-10-2013, 09:14 AM

A bit more expensive, but much easier to replace the whole cover:
http://www.thebmwpartstore.com/oempa...141438274.html

Even cheaper, but no idea what 'OE supplier' means: http://www.bmaparts.com/item.wws?sku...ER&weight=1.17

fanatic128 · 04-26-2013, 09:22 PM

this thread is horrible! this assumes you have the transmission out for something else.lol do you think if I'm at the point where I can get the trans down I will need help at this point.

Stinger9 · 04-26-2013, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by fanatic128

this thread is horrible!

Excuse! Next time we'll write a thread based on exactly your project and connect to every thread that you need to supplement your skills.

09-24-2012, 01:03 PM	#21
Nervous OEM ///Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: MD, USA Posts: 1,480 My Ride: 01 330CI 6MT ZSP EU3 View My Garage	I drained a half of a gallon of oil before removing my RMS just in case (especially, in my case the front was higher than the rear). I have Fumoto valve installed, so it was easy for me to drain as much as I want. __________________ My auto-6MT swap thread - FINISHED! A/C diagnostics, overhauling and charging DIY DIY: A/C expansion valve replacement DIY: Harness for SMG paddle shift retrofit (for steptronic auto) Oil pan gasket, motor mounts, steering guibo DIY (pics) DIY: Post-cat O2 (oxygen) sensors replacement (w/pics) FIXED: One-touch driver window opening - doesn't work

10-01-2012, 07:58 AM	#22
Imola.ZHP Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Mud Island, TN Posts: 1,158 My Ride: Imola ZHP View My Garage	^ thanks! I'll just wait and change the oil when I do the job... __________________ -- '03 330i ZHP -- Marcus

10-01-2012, 08:52 AM	#23
peytonracer4 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Valparaiso, IN Posts: 4,809 My Ride: '00 328i View My Garage	Is there a crankshaft seal or anything else in that area that could leak? Subd for later __________________ choose to click or forever hold your piece ;) http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr...186&highlight=

02-10-2013, 09:14 AM	#31
Nervous OEM ///Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: MD, USA Posts: 1,480 My Ride: 01 330CI 6MT ZSP EU3 View My Garage	A bit more expensive, but much easier to replace the whole cover: http://www.thebmwpartstore.com/oempa...141438274.html Even cheaper, but no idea what 'OE supplier' means: http://www.bmaparts.com/item.wws?sku...ER&weight=1.17 __________________ My auto-6MT swap thread - FINISHED! A/C diagnostics, overhauling and charging DIY DIY: A/C expansion valve replacement DIY: Harness for SMG paddle shift retrofit (for steptronic auto) Oil pan gasket, motor mounts, steering guibo DIY (pics) DIY: Post-cat O2 (oxygen) sensors replacement (w/pics) FIXED: One-touch driver window opening - doesn't work Last edited by Nervous; 02-10-2013 at 09:16 AM. Reason: Auto-save 1360509414

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10-02-2012, 07:57 PM	#26
325CiMaN Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Napa, California Posts: 380 My Ride: 01 BMW 325ci 3.0L View My Garage	Bav auto makes a awesome kit for a clutch job this is what it includes, Our kit contains: an alignment tool, clutch disc, pressure plate, throw-out bearing, rear engine seal, pilot bearing, all transmission seals, exhaust gaskets, and a pivot pin. All our clutch components are manufactured by the original equipment supplier to BMW. I used this kit on my car, changing Trans seals was easy to. I used 2 sheet metal screws on ether side of the seals and pulled on one side then the other and walked it out little by little. I strongly recommend this kit. Sent from my DROID RAZR using Bimmer App

02-10-2013, 03:18 AM	#29
Rezist09 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Lancaster Posts: 124 My Ride: 330i sedan View My Garage	What would be a good place to place an order for the rms

04-26-2013, 09:22 PM	#32
fanatic128 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: FL Posts: 197 My Ride: 2005 330i View My Garage	this thread is horrible! this assumes you have the transmission out for something else.lol do you think if I'm at the point where I can get the trans down I will need help at this point.