N52 E70 X5 Oil Pan Gasket Cost 2023

[richardb]

Who's had a dealer or indie replace their oil pan gasket recently? Wondering what kind of prices you're paying for this big job. Thanks!

N52/N55 pricing probably similar

[andrewwynn]

Repair pal it's my go-to for price estimates. Ouch. I think like e53 the CV axles go though the pan so it's a brutal labor hit.

On e53 there's a trick to cut the gasket to install without total disassembly prob similar trick with e70 but most shops won't do shortcuts.

[Zulu95]

Had an indy do it earlier this year for $2K. Really big job for a $100 gasket. Axle through the oilpan complicates matters no end. GM owners also know about this.

[richardb]

Nothing better than doing DIY on these to save ourselves thousands of dollars. But this is one job I think is better handled by a professional with a lift.

[Attacking Mid]

Hmmm.... since I did this myself on my wife's X3, I guess I'm in line for another bicycle or a couple new firearms!

AM.

[richardb]

I took a look at our estimates from a while back for the oil pan gasket job.

Our local BMW dealership estimates while getting inspected:

April 2022: $4,150.16

September 2021: $3,722.00

[Daytonawim]

I saw at some video’s from DIY, and I now my way around a car, but this is realy a hell of a job. I think I mine would leak a would go to a BMW special repair shop, the mostly have lower labor costs.

I also read a lot about it, but a almost never read something about checking the bearings from the crank and pistons. I would be something I would check.

[andrewwynn]

I'm at 170,000 miles changing the VC today. When it comes to the OPG I plan to change the rod bearings at the same time. Adds like 3 hours.

[Happy]

Originally Posted by andrewwynn

When it comes to the OPG I plan to change the rod bearings at the same time. Adds like 3 hours.

Yep! Changing my rod bearings resulted the OPG replacement. That’s the way to do it. Two birds, one stone.


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[andrewwynn]

After the crazy thread where the oil pan had micro fractures I will consider replacing the pan when I do the rod bearings.

Changing the VC and plugs and boost solenoid today.