I am now in the process of rebuilding my engine block. Shooting videos to show the process (for those who might be interested). Will add links to YouTube channel once completed (should take over a month).
The long story short…
Had oil leaks problem (bad, very bad).
Corrected a few:
- Recently changed oil filter housing seal (few months ago)
- Oil cooler flange seal at oil filter housing
- Valve cover seal
- Cylinder head gasket was done about 4 years ago
All those fixes helped. But others were still to be done. I remember how big of a job it was to take out engine and transmission. Somehow, I was trying to avoid going there again…
Initial thoughts: I have to replace crankshaft seals (both) and oil pan gasket. Since these are great amount of work, I have decided to check engine compression. All cylinders are within a 5 psi window, between 110 - 115 psi. Engine compression test should be above 10 bars (145 psi).
So, in the end, I'd rather taking engine out, rebuild the block. I'll have it in hand to fix seals and gasket issues.
I have open a Youtube Channel “Quebec DIY” to cover the entire process.
If you are interested in following the complete project on videos, just subscribe and you’ll get posted as new videos are released.
Videos start with numbers (in the order that tasks were performed).
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrf...VKDUi-w/videos
Engine Removal (WITHOUT REMOVING FRONT END OF YOUR CAR) is covered through 17 videos.
01 Underhood Shield Removal (Actual Youtube name: 01 BMW 135i N54 E82 - Engine Removal - Underhodd shield Removal)
02 Gas Pressure Relief (Actual Youtube name: 01 BMW 135i N54 E82 - Engine Removal - Gas Pressure Relief)
03 Air Cabin Filter and Engine Cover Removal
04 Intake Air Duct Removal
05 Radiator Fan Removal
06 Intercooler Removal
07 Throttle Body Air Pipe Removal
08 Vacuum Accumulators Removal
09 Water Pump Removal
10 Radiator and Thermostat Removal
11 Vacuum Valve Bracket Removal
12 Pre-Catalyst Removal
13 Belt, Accessories 1st step, Intake, Starter Removal
14 Exhaust, Heat Shield, Drive Shaft Removal
15 Transmission Removal
16 Accessories 2nd Step, Wiring, Fuel Line Removal
17 Engine Removal Final
Engine overhaul will follow.
Here is the link to 3 play lists for engine removal.
BMW 135i (N54) Engine Removal DIY 1/3
BMW 135i (N54) Engine Removal DIY 2/3
BMW 135i (N54) Engine Removal DIY 3/3