Oil pan bolts torque spec

wessactor · 04-05-2011, 10:48 AM

I'm replacing the motor oil pan gasket on my 04 330 and need to know what torque specification is on tightening the pan bolts. I did a quick search but couldn't find it. Any help would be appreciated.

NoVaDreier · 04-06-2011, 07:40 AM

M6 8.8 grade - 10 Nm (89 in-lb)
M6 10.9 grade - 12 Nm (106 in-lb)
M8 8.8 grade - 22 Nm (16 ft-lb)

nikoloza · 04-06-2011, 08:23 AM

Hi why are you replacing it? Do you have leaks?
I am asking you becouse I see oil only under my oil pan the top part of engine is dry and I 90% this is oil pan
Can you point me to godd DIY and how hard is it?

Mango · 04-06-2011, 02:25 PM

I believe you need to support the motor from the top, then drop the subframe

wessactor · 04-07-2011, 11:56 AM

Thanks for the specs. I actually replaced the pan because there was a crack in it as a result of collision.

elie12 · 06-07-2012, 08:50 PM

Are these specs will do for 01 325I too?

eerener · 02-05-2013, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoVaDreier

M6 8.8 grade - 10 Nm (89 in-lb)
M6 10.9 grade - 12 Nm (106 in-lb)
M8 8.8 grade - 22 Nm (16 ft-lb)

why there are 3 types of torque, bolts are the same. are these for different models?

markusmarkus · 02-05-2013, 08:43 PM

Please read more closely. Two of specs are for M6 bolts but of two different grades.

04-05-2011, 10:48 AM	#1
wessactor Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: sacramento Posts: 55 My Ride: 04 330i View My Garage	Oil pan bolts torque spec I'm replacing the motor oil pan gasket on my 04 330 and need to know what torque specification is on tightening the pan bolts. I did a quick search but couldn't find it. Any help would be appreciated.

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Mango Grand Superpatriot Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 16,539 My Ride: M54B30 View My Garage	I believe you need to support the motor from the top, then drop the subframe __________________ Cooling \| Maintenance \| Vacuum \| Suspension \| Costs "Be a yardstick of quality. Some people aren't used to an environment where excellence is expected." -Steve Jobs

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04-06-2011, 07:40 AM	#2
NoVaDreier Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Alexandria, Va. Posts: 520 My Ride: 2001 325i View My Garage	M6 8.8 grade - 10 Nm (89 in-lb) M6 10.9 grade - 12 Nm (106 in-lb) M8 8.8 grade - 22 Nm (16 ft-lb)

04-06-2011, 08:23 AM	#3
nikoloza Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Long island NY Posts: 84 My Ride: 325i View My Garage	Hi why are you replacing it? Do you have leaks? I am asking you becouse I see oil only under my oil pan the top part of engine is dry and I 90% this is oil pan Can you point me to godd DIY and how hard is it?

04-07-2011, 11:56 AM	#5
wessactor Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: sacramento Posts: 55 My Ride: 04 330i View My Garage	Thanks for the specs. I actually replaced the pan because there was a crack in it as a result of collision.

06-07-2012, 08:50 PM	#6
elie12 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: CA Posts: 5 My Ride: 2001 Bmw 325i View My Garage	Are these specs will do for 01 325I too?

02-05-2013, 08:43 PM	#8
markusmarkus Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: USA Posts: 341 My Ride: 2001 330Ci View My Garage	Please read more closely. Two of specs are for M6 bolts but of two different grades.