Correct Oil Drain Tube Stack-Up

[GaryE30]

Just wondering what the stack-up drawing is supposed to look like for the oil return tube from the head/intake to the block/pan.

It calls for 2 O-rings, 2 Washers, 1 Spring, and 1 Tube

I was working on my car and didn't pay attention to the order. The diagram is on realoem, but it only shows 1 of each but calls for 2.

Thanks

http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/7809/oildrainmy1.png

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=1113&mospid=47309&btnr=11_0119&hg=11&fg=10

[kenika65]

think about it... The orings are the last to go on, then the washers, then the spring goes on the bottom! and just in case you didn't understand a washer and o-ring on each side of the tube....

[GaryE30]

think about it... The orings are the last to go on, then the washers, then the spring goes on the bottom! and just in case you didn't understand a washer and o-ring on each side of the tube....

Yeah, I assumed that was the correct order but wanted some confirmation. Also, mine didn't have a top washer for some reason. I've got all new parts now so that's great!

[kenika65]

I dont believe I had a top washer either, but I did silicone both o-rings for safe measure...

[GaryE30]

Sounds good... I'll see how this set-up works.

[txtorquemade]

Bump to verify. On the bottom of the tube it goes on in this order: spring/washer/oring. On the top there is just one oring, no spring or washer.

Correct? This is what I just did. Seems correct.

Someone verify? Im about to bolt up my intake mani!! Dont want to do it again.

Thanks

[StereoInstaller1]

Do it dry, or with a little oil on the O ring to help it sit right.

No washer on the top, just the O ring. Spring, washer and O ring on the bottom.

I use 2 burly zip ties to compress the spring while installing, then cut the zip ties.