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Hello guys,

First off, great thread a lot of useful information in here. I have been compiling a list of supplies needed to do the job, I was browsing some other forums just to be on the safe side, and came across some items and wondered if I do indeed need them in completion of this job. The items are axle seals, screw plug , sealing sleeve and Banjo bolts o-ring I am not sure what these items even refer if I do indeed them. Can anyone confirm this information and that I do indeed those parts or not? any answers would be greatly appreciated I am tackling this job soon and want to have all the bases covered, some additional information my car is a X3 3.0i built in 2005 with a M54 engine. Any guidance on the matter what be great, I just want to make sure that I will have a complete list of supplies so I can complete the job within a reasonable time. Thanks guys and again great thread.
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My dealer quoted $1837 for the oil pan gasket and main seal. My oil consumption is a quart every 2000 miles. So I figure I'll be able to drive another 400,000 miles before I'd hit breakeven on the gasket change! As long as there's no drips or smoke, I'll live with the seepage.

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Just got mine back from service. LF axle and VC gasket (third one is 2 years)... They found oil pan seeping too. Price w/ labor - $1949. Check my service history in my sig and look at the invoice from BMW of Columbia.
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Ouch!

For 2013 and 2014 has been tough for me too (Repairs)
* VC Gasket
* Oil Filter Gasket
* PS Steering Suction Hose
* PS Hose (Radiator Return line) leaking to Coolant Hose (Cooling System Water Hose)
* Basic Module 3 // The most expensive part that I have paid for!
* Door Carrier

Now: Side mirror gears busted / motor optional

I keep telling myself, this is cheaper than a constant monthly payment or lease.

After all this, hopefully my SUV will be back to a stable state for the next 50k miles ( I can only hope )

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Just got mine back from service. LF axle and VC gasket (third one is 2 years)... They found oil pan seeping too. Price w/ labor - $1949. Check my service history in my sig and look at the invoice from BMW of Columbia.
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Old 04-10-2014, 10:28 PM
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Ouch!

For 2013 and 2014 has been tough for me too (Repairs)
* VC Gasket
* Oil Filter Gasket
* PS Steering Suction Hose
* PS Hose (Radiator Return line) leaking to Coolant Hose (Cooling System Water Hose)
* Door Carrier
Our repairs seem awfully similar. Although I had to do the complete filter housing, because when they replaced the gasket they damaged a valve or something.
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Mine where one time only ( again, one can only hope!)
Hopefully I won't see them again in the next 50k miles

I went with the hard core approach (preventive maintenance) phase, having the mind set of while I am in there, replace this+replace that... But I got tired!

Now I just go with -> #1 when the part fail permanently.......#2 "clear" and "heavy sign" imminent failure...

I am by the book for the recommended maintenance/care .... my reference BAVAUTO maintenance schedule

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Our repairs seem awfully similar. Although I had to do the complete filter housing, because when they replaced the gasket they damaged a valve or something.
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Old 04-11-2014, 01:28 AM
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Good luck! I've paid more for maintenance and service than I paid for the car. I'm debating whether I need to cut my losses and sell it. But damn, I love my X.
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Just got mine back from service. LF axle and VC gasket (third one is 2 years)... They found oil pan seeping too. Price w/ labor - $1949. Check my service history in my sig and look at the invoice from BMW of Columbia.
Three VC gaskets in 2 years is not normal at all. Sounds like it is not being done properly or there is some other realated component causing a problem. I replaced my first one at 245,000 miles.

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Are you sure they are replacing the 15 grommet seals as well when doing the VC Gasket? I'd look at it on your invoice.

If they haven't, I guarantee that's the reason it's leaked 3 times in 2 years, those 15 grommet seals NEED TO BE DONE each time the VCG is replaced or it will leak.
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Ha! Another old thread, but I realized I never came back to update...

I finally caved in and paid $$$ to have the oil pan gasket replaced. That was definitely the culprit. That was back in February... It is now October and I have yet to see a single drop of oil.

However, ever since they did that work, I am having other issues with the vehicle. Anyway, at least the leak is finally gone... LOL
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