2013 E70 35i oil leak woes......wah wah wah

[GWOCwinston]

2013 e70 35i, N55 motor, 75k - running MHD stage 2, catless DP, BMS intake. Car has run rock solid and now I'm starting to see a lot of oil leaking. For sure its the OFG and VCG. Replaced them and now its starting to look like the oil pan gasket. Anyone have experiencing replacing this? Looks to be a hard job.

Here is a small list of maintenance items since ive had the car at 50k. Anything else I should be aware of that's "common" failure?

55k - tires all 4
60k-water pump replacement and thermostat
65K - plugs , transfer case fluid flush , front axel replacement + airbag (recall)
70k - new brake pads and rotors all 4
75k (current) - OFG & VCG & belts

[Naz24]

Oil Pan Gasket is a real PITA. I believe the entire front suspension and axle needs to be dropped. Unless youre a pro, i'd be careful.

I'd check with an indy

[SerdarAlemdar]

Originally Posted by GWOCwinston

2013 e70 35i, N55 motor, 75k - running MHD stage 2, catless DP, BMS intake. Car has run rock solid and now I'm starting to see a lot of oil leaking. For sure its the OFG and VCG. Replaced them and now its starting to look like the oil pan gasket. Anyone have experiencing replacing this? Looks to be a hard job.

Here is a small list of maintenance items since ive had the car at 50k. Anything else I should be aware of that's "common" failure?

55k - tires all 4
60k-water pump replacement and thermostat
65K - plugs , transfer case fluid flush , front axel replacement + airbag (recall)
70k - new brake pads and rotors all 4
75k (current) - OFG & VCG & belts

Hi just wondering where you got performance upgrades done what sort power gain have you got out of it and a rough cost. Sorry for questions new to forum and looking at performance options

[GWOCwinston]

Originally Posted by Naz24

Oil Pan Gasket is a real PITA. I believe the entire front suspension and axle needs to be dropped. Unless youre a pro, i'd be careful.

I'd check with an indy

Thanks for the suggestion. I am having my indy do the job. replacing all the gaskets - OFG -VCG - OP - flush brake fluid - flush coolant. Not cheap, but the car has been somewhat problem free and I'd like to get another 25-30k out of her before I get rid of it.

[NoQuarter]

Originally Posted by GWOCwinston

Thanks for the suggestion. I am having my indy do the job. replacing all the gaskets - OFG -VCG - OP - flush brake fluid - flush coolant. Not cheap, but the car has been somewhat problem free and I'd like to get another 25-30k out of her before I get rid of it.

Unless they are gushing oil, none of those will prevent you from getting another 25,000 miles out of it. if that was my plan, no way I would pay the expense of paying someone to do all that work. Probably $3k of work there and no one will care when sell it (at least not enough to pay extra for it)

[GWOCwinston]

Originally Posted by NoQuarter

Unless they are gushing oil, none of those will prevent you from getting another 25,000 miles out of it. if that was my plan, no way I would pay the expense of paying someone to do all that work. Probably $3k of work there and no one will care when sell it (at least not enough to pay extra for it)

I agree. however it was gushing oil real bad. Leaving oil stains in my parking garage and driveway. I also noticed the oil level dropping every week. I can do the top end gaskets myself. However, since I was bringing it in for the oil pan. I just had the Indy do it. I'm paying just under 3k for the work. It is what it is but at least I wont be leaking oil anymore.

[Nexo]

Originally Posted by GWOCwinston

I agree. however it was gushing oil real bad. Leaving oil stains in my parking garage and driveway. I also noticed the oil level dropping every week. I can do the top end gaskets myself. However, since I was bringing it in for the oil pan. I just had the Indy do it. I'm paying just under 3k for the work. It is what it is but at least I wont be leaking oil anymore.

I have a similar setup. VSR D/P - intake - MHD flash - KW v3 coilovers. I'm beginning to notice some oil near the back of the motor. i didn't do the valve cover so the original PCV is in place and I just hit 70k miles. Did you hear the tell tail hi pitched whine? or the chirping sound?

[Hal88]

I have the same X5 and the same oil pan gasket, dealer quoted me $2500, indy shop $1000, however it only leaks when I don't drive it for about a week since I have a commuter car for work. If the leaks are not too bad you can postpone until it gets really bad. And yes it is a big job and u need a pro to do it.

[racermp]

Do the ofhg, that's the one leaving oil on driveway and the deadliest. The rest can wait.

Hahah sorry missread. Yeah oil pan is a pain, especially on a 4wd N55. See if an Indy can do it for u.

[GWOCwinston]

Originally Posted by Nexo

I have a similar setup. VSR D/P - intake - MHD flash - KW v3 coilovers. I'm beginning to notice some oil near the back of the motor. i didn't do the valve cover so the original PCV is in place and I just hit 70k miles. Did you hear the tell tail hi pitched whine? or the chirping sound?

No sounds from the car really. Just massive oil leaks. car drives like a dream too! The big tell tale sign was that I cleaned the engine bay and under as best as I could, then I had the car sit at idle for an hour. Went back under the engine and oil was spewing out of everywhere. More specifically the oil pan. I went ahead and bit the bullet and just brought it to my indy.

[GWOCwinston]

Originally Posted by racermp

Do the ofhg, that's the one leaving oil on driveway and the deadliest. The rest can wait.

Hahah sorry missread. Yeah oil pan is a pain, especially on a 4wd N55. See if an Indy can do it for u.

Agree, oil pan sucks on the N55 with AWD. I looked at doing it myself and decided not too. BIG JOB. Having my indy do all the work and a bit more on the side. Truck has been problem free since I've owned it and I can justify the maintenance cost if it can get me another 30k. My only worry is the turbo, hope it lasts for a long time as the bolts are rusted on there pretty good from winter driving up to Tahoe.

[Nexo]

Originally Posted by GWOCwinston

No sounds from the car really. Just massive oil leaks. car drives like a dream too! The big tell tale sign was that I cleaned the engine bay and under as best as I could, then I had the car sit at idle for an hour. Went back under the engine and oil was spewing out of everywhere. More specifically the oil pan. I went ahead and bit the bullet and just brought it to my indy.

do you mind me asking what was the cost and what state do you live in I'm in New York City. I have a leak in rear main seal but I have not verified that 100% and I have yet to replace the valve cover so I'm not sure what condition my PCV valve is it that's why I asked if you have the whistling or chirping