AD Engineering Low Temp Oil Thermostat

[Socket]

Originally Posted by froop

Batch 2 has just arrived! Unfortunately I won't be able to ship them out today so it will have to wait until next Tuesday before I can ship them interstate. Anyone in Sydney can probably make arrangements to pick up the thermostats from me over the weekend or next week. Just contact me via email, FB, mobile etc.

Is the order for Melb being shipped this week Froop??

[froop]

Hey everyone! All interstate thermostats have been posted out yesterday or today.

[Socket]

Originally Posted by froop

Hey everyone! All interstate thermostats have been posted out yesterday or today.

Yay good one Froop

[Eddie135]

Originally Posted by Socket

Yay good one Froop

Where do we pick up from Melbourne

[vtl]

Just an update, I had a bit of an oil leak from the thermostat housing. One of the bolts on the oil filter housing (the E12 bolt) needs to be removed so the thermostat cap can be removed. I snugged up the bolt by feel and intended on looking up the torque spec on ISTA. Unfortunately the torque spec wasn't on ISTA and the housing wasn't leaking so I left it alone.

Fast forward to this week where I had a low oil warning and figured it was just normal N54 oil consumption. Topped it up. Today I did an oil change and noticed some oil on the underbody tray. Bit of a mess on the front of the engine from an oil leak from the housing. To get a ball park figure of the correct torque, I set the torque wrench and tested one of the other bolts of the oil filter housing. Didn't budge at 25Nm so I used that spec on the other bolt. Turned a good half turn so it was definitely loose.

Bit annoying for me but good info for people who want to install the thermostats.

Originally Posted by Eddie135

Where do we pick up from Melbourne

Melbourne members can pick up their thermostats from me

[totti84]

Originally Posted by vtl

Just an update, I had a bit of an oil leak from the thermostat housing. One of the bolts on the oil filter housing (the E12 bolt) needs to be removed so the thermostat cap can be removed. I snugged up the bolt by feel and intended on looking up the torque spec on ISTA. Unfortunately the torque spec wasn't on ISTA and the housing wasn't leaking so I left it alone.

Fast forward to this week where I had a low oil warning and figured it was just normal N54 oil consumption. Topped it up. Today I did an oil change and noticed some oil on the underbody tray. Bit of a mess on the front of the engine from an oil leak from the housing. To get a ball park figure of the correct torque, I set the torque wrench and tested one of the other bolts of the oil filter housing. Didn't budge at 25Nm so I used that spec on the other bolt. Turned a good half turn so it was definitely loose.

Bit annoying for me but good info for people who want to install the thermostats.

Melbourne members can pick up their thermostats from me

Thanks for the heads up, I better check mine this weekend!

[titium]

Also check your accessory belt and pulleys for signs of oil and change them if there is.

I was with froop when his belt/pulleys decided to shit themselves coming down the main straight lap one of the day at Wakefield. There wasn't much left of the belt put it that way....

[froop]

Originally Posted by vtl

Just an update, I had a bit of an oil leak from the thermostat housing. One of the bolts on the oil filter housing (the E12 bolt) needs to be removed so the thermostat cap can be removed. I snugged up the bolt by feel and intended on looking up the torque spec on ISTA. Unfortunately the torque spec wasn't on ISTA and the housing wasn't leaking so I left it alone.

Fast forward to this week where I had a low oil warning and figured it was just normal N54 oil consumption. Topped it up. Today I did an oil change and noticed some oil on the underbody tray. Bit of a mess on the front of the engine from an oil leak from the housing. To get a ball park figure of the correct torque, I set the torque wrench and tested one of the other bolts of the oil filter housing. Didn't budge at 25Nm so I used that spec on the other bolt. Turned a good half turn so it was definitely loose.

Bit annoying for me but good info for people who want to install the thermostats.



Melbourne members can pick up their thermostats from me

Definitely good info about the torque rating. I think these leaks are likely related to the movement of the gaskets and rings during installation. If torqued correctly and everything is in good condition it should be an issue.

For me, unfortunately my oil cooler hose O-rings must have been on their way out and when moving them out of the way for the install it caused them to leak. I was told that my OFHG wasn't leaking, but I had it all changed at the same time anyway.

I'm holding off on installing the thermostat on my E88 as it's at more than 150,000 kms and I'm pretty sure there's slight seepage from the OFHG so when I get that done I'll install the thermostat at the same time.

Otherwise, for everyone else, if you're not currently getting any leaking, just make sure the thermostat housing bolt is done up tight enough like Vincent has said and try to avoid pushing the oil cooler hoses around too much.

[vtl]

Received the package for the 2nd batch for Melbourne just now. Can organize a time to pick up at my place. I will also be attending this meet here on the 10th of April:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1232403

If you are attending the drive day it'll make my life a lot easier than organizing 9 different times for pick up

[froop]

There are a couple extra thermostats due to some people having older cars where it doesn't fit. Send me a PM if you're interested in one!

[vtl]

If it doesn't fit your year model of car just buy part number 11427573212

Number #9
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=11_3971

Can buy from here
http://www.schmiedmann.com/displaypr...73212&pty=used

Or here
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-BMW-E...cAAOSwq5lTpD0B

Or wait for a used housing to pop up on ebay

[vtl]

Just an update with my oil leak, doing up the bolt to torque didn't fix it, its still leaking. Will need a new gasket to fix it. Hopefully my closest dealer has a gasket in stock.

[Superdaws]

Originally Posted by vtl

Received the package for the 2nd batch for Melbourne just now. Can organize a time to pick up at my place. I will also be attending this meet here on the 10th of April:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1232403

If you are attending the drive day it'll make my life a lot easier than organizing 9 different times for pick up

Can we work something out for those that can't go on the 10th?

[vtl]

Originally Posted by Superdaws

Can we work something out for those that can't go on the 10th?

Shoot me a PM and we can work out a time for you to collect it on a weeknight mate.

[Fuji]

Originally Posted by vtl

Just an update with my oil leak, doing up the bolt to torque didn't fix it, its still leaking. Will need a new gasket to fix it. Hopefully my closest dealer has a gasket in stock.

Hey Vince, did you ever sort out this leak? I thought you couldn't purchase this particular gasket separately? Doesn't appear to be a separate part on RealOEM

[Gencheezzy]

Originally Posted by froop

Thanks again for the PMs. The list has been updated. Still awaiting emails, names from a few more.

Andy hasn't been as diligent with his replies over the past 24-48 hours unfortunately. I have requested that he invoice me so that I can pay in full for the first 10 and then I will send out emails to request payment from everyone. Hopefully he'll get back to me soon.

is there anyway I can still get one of these?

[Eddie135]

Originally Posted by Gencheezzy

is there anyway I can still get one of these?

I have a spare one in stock.

[Gencheezzy]

Originally Posted by Eddie135

I have a spare one in stock.

Decided im going to run an external thermostat a 205F improved racing Tstat

[gmagnus7]

Originally Posted by Eddie135

I have a spare one in stock.

How much with shipping to Canada @ P0H 1H0?

[vtl]

You guys realise this is the Australian forum?

[gmagnus7]

Originally Posted by vtl

You guys realise this is the Australian forum?

Yep just saw that now, lels.