m52 oil pan removal

[e-dirtym52]

I was wondering if there are any tricks or what you have to do to remove the oil pan. Someone said remove the trans but I'm just making sure. Thanks

[!kid]

unbolt engine mounts
use an engine hoist to lift engine
remove all oil pan bolts
remove oil pan.

sounds simple but doesn't always work out that way hahaha

[e-dirtym52]

Alright thanks a lot. I'm guessing a car lift would make this a much easier process

[Axxe]

If you have a G260 (E30 325i/iS trans) you will need to pull it out to access the rear bolts.

[!kid]

If you have a G260 (E30 325i/iS trans) you will need to pull it out to access the rear bolts.

unless holes were made in the bellhousing to reach the bolts.

[e-dirtym52]

Yea I have a 260 but I need to replace it anyways so it's coming out already. Next weekend I'm getting her up on a lift and replacing my trans and pan gasket

[cormier]

Sounds like fun eh? Make sure you have a good impact and long ass extensions with flex joints for re top bell housing bolts. Breaker bar works sometimes too.

[e-dirtym52]

Yea I only have the driver side in cause the passenger side is impossible to get to