N62 4.8 Oil Thermostat Gasket Leak (2007 X5)

[danosll]

I still managed to do it from the top I used ratcheting etorx wrenchs and left the oil lines attached removed thermostat and lines as complete assembly(couldnt access center torx bolt holding lines too close to servotronic torque sensor) . but i really believe that loosening the 4 rack bolts and moving the rack over will make a world of difference. (not necessary with regular P/S)

[Davidf]

Originally Posted by danosll

I still managed to do it from the top I used ratcheting etorx wrenchs and left the oil lines attached removed thermostat and lines as complete assembly(couldnt access center torx bolt holding lines too close to servotronic torque sensor) . but i really believe that loosening the 4 rack bolts and moving the rack over will make a world of difference. (not necessary with regular P/S)

I found the same interference with the steering rack components and left pipes installed on oil thermostat. Combination of accessing the bolts from the front and wheel well worked best for me. I replaced the female torx bolt holding the oil pipe to the thermostat with a conventional bolt...just because that torx bolt made me mad.

Seems I get to do this again on my sons E60 N62 for the second time. Yessir, one lucky dude.

[Xor]

Originally Posted by Davidf

I found the same interference with the steering rack components and left pipes installed on oil thermostat. Combination of accessing the bolts from the front and wheel well worked best for me. I replaced the female torx bolt holding the oil pipe to the thermostat with a conventional bolt...just because that torx bolt made me mad.

Seems I get to do this again on my sons E60 N62 for the second time. Yessir, one lucky dude.

It's much less room to work in E60. I was watching some youtube videos, and if it's nearly close to 7-series, you may need to drop a subframe

[Davidf]

Originally Posted by Xor

It's much less room to work in E60. I was watching some youtube videos, and if it's nearly close to 7-series, you may need to drop a subframe

I done it before and just need to lift engine and cuss a little. No need to drop subframe.