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      01-28-2022, 08:09 PM   #34
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Drives: 2010 135i
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Moraga, CA

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Originally Posted by Cbozz View Post
Ok I did it! I was changing my oil today and decided to take the pan off, I had the pan gasket. I also reused the pan bolts with loctite, I also reused the reinforcement bolts- I’ve taken that shield off a bunch of times always reusing the bolts and never had any issues.

Well after taking it all off I discovered a loose chain- not as loose as in OP video but pretty bad. Mind you I’m at 87k miles now. I ended up tightening the chain and cleaned up the oil pan..
One good tip for when you’re putting the pan back on with the gasket:
Instead of using the gasket tack I used zip ties. Keeps it in perfect position and nothing will move it, no mess and simply cut off and slides out!! Here are some pics and videos!

Before:


And after:

I've tightened mine but not as tight as yours! I thought each side should have 5mm slack! I'll probably need to open it again and retighten it!
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