I'm currently doing an oil change and freshening up some gaskets and realized that I have the e34 oil level sender taking up space in my oil sump. My car doesn't have an idiot oil level light (318is), so I'm considering taking a cutting wheel to the sender and slightly increasing the capacity of the sump. Has anyone else done this? I'm concerned that I might create another leak by chopping off the sender.
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god damnit todd, there is a factory plate that covers that. go buy it -
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I **think** it's as easy to swap overhead consoles as to cut that piece. At least if you left the sender wiring intact. Or get the blockoff plate that lets you run temp sender. Perfect location.
Cutting that sender would only get you a 1/2 cup oil more - why bother?
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that sensor is for women in the first place that are not car people and don't know how to check oilComment
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My engine oil light came on the other day, turns out I was over a quart low on oil. Oops I guess I forgot to check it. :-)
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It's good to have it there just in case. Specially if you track or autocross the car.Your signature picture has been removed since it contained the Photobucket "upgrade your account" image.
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as mentioned above, I don't have a full check panel.Originally posted by joshh View Post
I guess I'll keep it in place until I can delete it the correct way.
btw Trent: I had NO cam sensor gasket, and the hex bolt holding it in was finger tight! If that's my leak, I owe you beer for your troublesSan Diego BMW repair -> Jake @ www.littlecarshop.com Great guy :up:Comment
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I'll admit, that Turner piece is nice!Originally posted by LINUS View PostSan Diego BMW repair -> Jake @ www.littlecarshop.com Great guy :up:Comment
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Originally posted by trent View Post
I don't disagree at all. I just left it as I could use it and simply pop a few new holes in the pan, one to drive the factory M3 oil temp sender, and one for the VDO redundant in my center console. I just like to use all the factory stuff I incorperate, and add whatever else I like too.
You saw my skidplate based on your design, all I did was backweld some 1/2" alum where I wanted to run senders, pop a couple holes and thread it. Took 10 mins tops. I'll post a pic when my ghay Photobucket lets me.
But for those who pay for stuff to get welded, my approach would be a few bucks.
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you didn't have an can sensor o-ring at ALL????? I rule! hahahaOriginally posted by BimmerToad View PostComment
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PLease. I check after every session. The oil light doesn't tell you if there is metal in your oil.Originally posted by joshh View PostComment
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I removed mine and fabbed up an aluminum cover plate to delete it
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^^^^but theres a factory one....why fab one up?Comment
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