OFHG brand?

Converted1 · 01-14-2019, 05:54 PM

Hey everyone, about to start gathering the parts to do the OFHG on my 09 N54 47K. There is a very light coat of oil on the surrounding areas, so I know by spring I should have this done. I’ve read a few DIYs, looks pretty straight forward. I’m going to do both gaskets, swap out the coolant and accessory belt while I’m doing it(it’s never been done on my car, I know shame on me)

My question is regarding the brand of gaskets. I see BMW OEM and Mahle which is usually OEM quality. Is there any reason I should opt for the bmw part?

dsocold · 01-14-2019, 08:40 PM

it will be easy but dont disconnect any coolant hoses. I had removed mine just to clean stuff better and the gaskets wouldnt fit back on because they change in size and cant be reused even the oil cooler o rings need to be replaced

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Converted1 Wolfsburg to Munich 75 Rep 294 Posts Drives: 2009 135i Convertible M-Sport Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Westchester Co. NY iTrader: (1)	OFHG brand? Hey everyone, about to start gathering the parts to do the OFHG on my 09 N54 47K. There is a very light coat of oil on the surrounding areas, so I know by spring I should have this done. I’ve read a few DIYs, looks pretty straight forward. I’m going to do both gaskets, swap out the coolant and accessory belt while I’m doing it(it’s never been done on my car, I know shame on me) My question is regarding the brand of gaskets. I see BMW OEM and Mahle which is usually OEM quality. Is there any reason I should opt for the bmw part?
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dsocold Captain 198 Rep 684 Posts Drives: f06 640i GC. E82 N54 135i Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: new york iTrader: (0)	it will be easy but dont disconnect any coolant hoses. I had removed mine just to clean stuff better and the gaskets wouldnt fit back on because they change in size and cant be reused even the oil cooler o rings need to be replaced
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