Stripped Oil Pan Drain Hole!!!

[ECS Tuning]

Which motor does your X have? I can have one of my parts guys find the correct oil pan and gaskets to help you out.

Originally Posted by FSETH

I went to perform the first oil change on my M3 the other day and and found out the previous owner over tightened the drain plug which in turn stripped my oil pan. I can say that I was completely off the mark in my prior post where I said the oil pan should be cheaper than the filter housing. I was quoted from about $500-$650 for the pan itself and $1,200-$1,700 for parts and labor! Needless to say I am going to have my shop try the Timesert first. At $175, it seems like a no-brainer. FWIW, all of the indy-BMW shops I spoke with recommend the Timesert over the Helicoil.

On the M3 I would DIY the oil pan and reuse as many old parts as a can. HERE is a link to a new oil pan for the E46 M3 and HERE is a link to a selection of oil pan gaskets for the M3.


ECS Tuning

[FSETH]

Originally Posted by ECS Tuning

On the M3 I would DIY the oil pan and reuse as many old parts as a can. HERE is a link to a new oil pan for the E46 M3 and HERE is a link to a selection of oil pan gaskets for the M3.


ECS Tuning

Thanks for the links. That is the best price I have seen on a pan yet. I attempt some DIY projects, but I am going to try the Timesert option first. If that doesn't work, I may try to source the pan and have my indy change it out. My M3 is a daily driver, so I don't have the luxury or taking my time on it. DIY is the last option for me in this particular case.