Excellent job! Attention to detail was amazing. Congrats for not breaking the radiator nipple and various sundry plastic parts including the shroud and expansion tank fittings!

@msbrunell

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment. Yes keeping those brittle plastic parts intact is a bit stressful, and not always successful.

One of the best DIY videos I have ever watched. Not an easy job but but made easier by the excelent detail provided. Now to fix the leak from the sump gasket. Also very challenging.

One of the best videos I've seen. And not a word spoken! Lol fantastic job showing the details.

Wow..well done with perfection. It's nice to see videos like this , makes all of our DIY jobs easier too. Saves us a lot of money by doing this ourselves and just taking your time is all we need to do . Thanks for sharing this , very greatly appreciated.

how can one down-vote this video? its perfection

I am in the process of overhauling the cooling system in my 525i. I also thought about doing the ofhg, but wasn't certain what was entailed. I found this awesome video! Many thanks!

Perfect! I have finally diagnosed this to be most likely oil leak location as I cannot see anywhere else leaking….. looks like I may need a good day set aside for it though and good weather here in UK 😂😂🙌🏻🙌🏻 kudos to you for a fine example of diy video compared to anything else I have seen before 🙏🏻

Thank you for such brilliant Instructions and a brilliant video, I couldn't have done it without you. Just the reinstallation of the fan was tricky but completed it over 2 afternoons. Now to remove and do the CCV.

Awesome instructional video. The best I have seen, and with a 2001 530i , I have seen alot. And the best?,,,,not one "hey guys"

Excellent Video, very well done !!

Hands down!! One of the BEST videos out there on this task I did the oil housing on my e46 a few months ago and was surprised that it was not that difficult, but I knew on my e39 it was going to be a LITTLE more complex. This video has eased my trepidation somewhat as I am girding myself to tackle this project in a few weeks. Kudos again for a job well done.

@msbrunell

Жыл бұрын

Glad it helps. Not a hard job but getting help putting the fan back on made it easier.

Thank you for taking the time to produce this excellent tutorial video. My next project. Somewhat familiar as I recently replaced my radiator and pulleys/belts. Didn't think of the oil housing gasket at the time as it wasn't leaking but should have done a preventive replacement since I was already in there. Lessons learned.

@eaglerider94

Жыл бұрын

I've since replaced the oil housing gasket and it was a bit hardened and flattened out in some places.

Really helpful. Thank you very much for helping me fix my car

Your fine video led me successfully through the process on my 2000 e39 with 115k miles.. Couple of comments to DIYers: In doing the work I inadvertently created a new leak which was from the line from the steering fluid reservoir to the steering pump. The leak was at the pump joint. This was caused simply by moving the reservoir out of the way when doing the work. Also, it turned out that my original leak was from the vanos oil line, rather than the housing gasket. I changed the gasket anyway and found it to be still flexible and leak free. Surprised me. Many thanks for the video

@msbrunell

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that this video was helpful. The line under my steering fluid reservoir has been dribbling for years...I fix it and it stops...then will eventually continue dribbling. Needs attention again.

@ironmantooltime

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe it had been changed previously

@johnjannis1504

3 жыл бұрын

@@ironmantooltime Nope. I bought the car new. Never touched it before. My wife's 2008 328i has 105k on it and thOFHG is not leaking either.

@ironmantooltime

3 жыл бұрын

@@johnjannis1504 interesting cheers

@Peter-pv8xx

Жыл бұрын

@@johnjannis1504 Wow! You already owned a BMW then went and bought another one, I'm not sure what to think, i can only surmise thst you are a diehard masochist, lol.

had this done to my e39 523i just wanted to see process, great vid

Very helpful ! Thanks for making this video :) I'm about to tackle this project on my 2003 Z4. I think it's a slightly different set up with the accessories, so I'll make a video to document the process...Stay tuned.

you did a great job

Excellent step-by-step video! This helped me out a lot.

Perfecto maestro !!

Nice video explain everything 👍

Thanks man!! Well done!!

excellent video

Nice job

Awesome!

Great video and detailed, but would have appreciated the Factory Torque Specs for the Oil Filter Housing unit. Otherwise, EXCELLENT VIDEO!

@msbrunell

11 ай бұрын

Did you turn on CC? It should have that data.

Awesome job!! Did anyone decide to apply sealant around the gasket?

Do this repair. If you have an E39, chances are that you will need to do it. I did mine and my engine bay has never been cleaner. And, yes, it is a pain but doable.

Do you have to drain the coolant and powersteering to do this?

@msbrunell

3 жыл бұрын

No you do not.

Too many ads... But very good video, thanks 👍

@msbrunell

3 жыл бұрын

I didn't realize there were mid-roll ads. Those should now be gone.

@ironmantooltime

3 жыл бұрын

@@msbrunell nice job man 🙏👌👍

Is it possible to remove p.steering resevoir, air box, alternator, without touching the fan clutch and shroud? I just hate the idea of touching the fan and shroud, even though I have a replacement fan to go in, as the current one is cracked at the edges. Is it essential to remove the shroud and fan, to get access for the rest of the job? Am also having a hard time knowing how new or old the current vanos oil line needs replacement. Is it generally best to replace the oil line and the ofhg in the one job?

@msbrunell

Жыл бұрын

A lot could be done without removing the fan and shroud. I recently replaced the alternator without removing them, although getting clearance for one of the bolts was tricky if I recall correctly. I am not sure about the doing the entire ofhg job without removing the fan/shroud. Maybe someone out there has done it. My vanos oil line was rather stiff and I figured it should be changed. I agree that removing the fan/shroud is no fun, with various brittle bits to deal with. But it is a good skill to have if you plan further work on the front of the engine or the radiator. If your fan is currently cracked I would attempt it.

@antiochiaadtaurum3786

Жыл бұрын

@@msbrunell okay, thanks for your reply, I should tackle the shroud on that basis, the fan does need replacement, and I have a replacement one to put on. There just seems to be a lot to it, coolant needs to be drained, oil needs to be drained, it's a lot to take on

@antiochiaadtaurum3786

Жыл бұрын

or maybe you don't have to drain neither coolant nor oil? I think I'll give this a shot today

@msbrunell

Жыл бұрын

@@antiochiaadtaurum3786 No need to drain coolant or oil.

@delbertbrannon4734

8 ай бұрын

On BMW both are self draining look at your garage floor lol. Seriously tho, only a few drops of coolant get out when the crossover hose is removed from the reservoir at top of radiator. Just make sure rhe coolant system is depressurized first!

This might be a stupid question but do you have to drain the oil prior to starting

@msbrunell

Жыл бұрын

No

Did you put the gasket round side down and flat side up?

@msbrunell

3 жыл бұрын

Can't really tell from the video (and I can't remember). It only goes on one way though.

@Codeman785

3 жыл бұрын

@@msbrunell eek that makes me feel sick I did round side down cause I figured flat side up is more surface area and better sealing

@moski5629

2 жыл бұрын

@@Codeman785 you did it the right way

Do I need to apply a sealant (rtv)?

@msbrunell

2 жыл бұрын

No

@GuciTheBulldog1

Ай бұрын

Skyliner, Did u end up applying sealant or no ? I'm thinking to but unsure if I should or not.. waiting on all parts to arrive

I have to say these cars are just plain stupid when comes to. Maintaince. What a joke.

@polakowm905

2 жыл бұрын

Up vote for a great video though!

@msbrunell

Жыл бұрын

Aftermarket parts, however, are pretty inexpensive.