1989 BMW 325 oil pan

1989 BMW 325
163,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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KAYTIEKISS
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my oil pan was busted recently. i bought the oil pan that fits my car and dont have the money to have a mechanic put it on. my father is going to do it for me but is unsure of how to put it on. how do you take off the oil pan ect and put on the new one?
May 18, 2008 at 4:21 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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Either hold the motor in place and drop the subframe or release the motor mount bolts and jack the motor up to gain access to the pan.
May 20, 2008 at 1:04 AM
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