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      12-01-2015, 09:57 AM   #1
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filter gasket housing

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I have a 2012 X3 35i and noticed a leak around the filter gasket, dealer said 1k to replace it, am i getting screwed here? or is this a big job?

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      12-01-2015, 12:07 PM   #2
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Hi All,

I have a 2012 X3 35i and noticed a leak around the filter gasket, dealer said 1k to replace it, am i getting screwed here? or is this a big job?

Thank you
if they are talking about replacing the oil filter housing, which would surprise me because there should be very little that can go wrong there and I have never heard of them failing, then you could be in the ball park given dealer rates. However, if its just the oil filter gasket, it gets changed everytime you change the oil so it should be like 50 cents.
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      12-01-2015, 12:14 PM   #3
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if they are talking about replacing the oil filter housing, which would surprise me because there should be very little that can go wrong there and I have never heard of them failing, then you could be in the ball park given dealer rates. However, if its just the oil filter gasket, it gets changed everytime you change the oil so it should be like 50 cents.
The quote says "filter housing gasket", which is about $20 part, but the labor is couple of hours (4-5hrs), so im guessing this would be about right considering its a BMW dealer. I am at 51k miles which is 1k mile over the warranty, i am trying to push them to see if they can cover it.
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2011 X3 35i now at 62K miles had the leaking oil filter housing replaced under warranty at 44K miles. Took a week to get the part.
A week later the belt tensioner pulley bearing failed, loud screeching noise. Tech said that oil leaking from the oil filter housing compromised the lubricant in the pulley bearing and caused the failure.
All repaired under warranty, no charge.
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2011 X3 35i now at 62K miles had the leaking oil filter housing replaced under warranty at 44K miles. Took a week to get the part.
A week later the belt tensioner pulley bearing failed, loud screeching noise. Tech said that oil leaking from the oil filter housing compromised the lubricant in the pulley bearing and caused the failure.
All repaired under warranty, no charge.
hmm, so it looks like the filter housing gasket dies around 40-50k miles on these cars. I will have them check the belt tensioner pulley bearing to make sure its not on the way out..
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I'm told that it's often an issue with the 35i engine. I've had mine done, out of warranty. I remember the cost as being a bit less than that, but I get a 15% BMWCCA discount from my dealer.

I wish that I had known to look for it while I was still in warranty.
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      12-02-2015, 09:56 AM   #7
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Damnit! Was hoping the leak was from the O ring. I am going to do an oil change myself & change O ring to see if this would stop the leaking but from what I'm reading on this post looks to me The filter gasket housing is the issue! FML!
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      12-02-2015, 12:37 PM   #8
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Have not experienced this issue on my 2014 335i and I'm at 46k miles.
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I'm told that it's often an issue with the 35i engine. I've had mine done, out of warranty. I remember the cost as being a bit less than that, but I get a 15% BMWCCA discount from my dealer.

I wish that I had known to look for it while I was still in warranty.

Right, i think it was leaking for a while as i see oil around the area of the filter housing.
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dealer is willing to work out a deal with me $300 for the filter housing gasket replacement which is a good deal.
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49512 miles experienced the same fate. while cleaning the car I noticed oil residue on the front of the engine. I cleaned the engine in attempt to isolate the source, and took it to the dealer. Dealer replaced the filter housing under warranty. Would advise folks to be on the lookout for excess oil around the engine bay especially those above 40k miles.
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Would advise folks to be on the lookout for excess oil around the engine bay especially those above 40k miles.
"Around the engine bay" is key, in this case on the engine block below the oil filter. You're unlikely to find anything on the driveway under your X3, as the aerodynamic panels underneath the engine will catch just about everything. I think it's unlikely that you're going to find a "wet spot" under your X3 from any type of fluid leak.
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hmm, so it looks like the filter housing gasket dies around 40-50k miles on these cars. I will have them check the belt tensioner pulley bearing to make sure its not on the way out..
Common issue on many BMWs. I've replaced this in my 08 335i and in a 03 X5 3.0i. Usually all before 75k miles.
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I had the same issue
But when I got the quote from my dealer
It said there were 2 gaskets
So I bought the parts and decided to tackle it myself, since the dealer wanted $1200!

The gasket between the housing and the engine is very time consuming to replace
Since there is one bolt that will require you to remove the intake manifolds
So I said screw it, will just replace the front gasket
That's the one between the housing and the oil cooler
That was much easier
But you will lose some oil, and some coolant in the process
After I finished the work, I topped up both fluids
And sprayed a lot of degreaser, and cleaned the entire area to see if I still had the leak
4 months later, area is still clean
So in my case it was the front gasket, not the expensive to replace rear gasket

Worth a shot to try that one first
Part was like $20
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anyone know the part # for the oil gasket?
11-42-8-637-820 or
11-42-8-637-821
or just do both?
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anyone know the part # for the oil gasket?
11-42-8-637-820 or
11-42-8-637-821
or just do both?
821 oil filter housing gasket. 820 oil cooler gasket.

Just do both
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821 oil filter housing gasket. 820 oil cooler gasket.

Just do both
got it, makes sense. thanks for help again.
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The smaller (oil cooler) gasket is the easier one
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      06-30-2018, 09:54 AM   #19
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Same happened to me, 70K miles. Dealer charged around $900 for it.
At least i was able to replace my belt tensioner and save some money
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