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Originally Posted by SimiM3
I replaced my trans pan and gasket because I had a leak that I could not isolate. The gasket appears to be the type that can be reused. If it is not leaking, I don't think you have to replace it.
The pressure filter is press fit onto a circular ridge inside the housing. Look at the center of the picture below:
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There is not anything holding the filter in except the pressure from being pressed over that ridge. I tried to grip the filter but ended up using a small screw driver to leverage it out. Once I looked inside, it made sense why it didn't just slip out.
I purchased all my parts from ECS Tuning. I also use realoem to find part numbers and cross reference them with ECS.
realoem:
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/select.do
If you enter the last 7 digits of your VIN it will pull up the correct configuration for your car without having to step through the questions each time.
ECS Tuning:
www.ecstuning.com
bmw o ring part number: 17222245358
ECS o ring: http://www.ecstuning.com/ES38867/
ECS also has a kit that includes the fluid, both filters and both the drain and fill plugs The only part they did not include is the oil cooler o rings, you will need to order 2 o rings:
http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E90-M3-...ion/ES2677651/
Good luck! |
Maybe it will be a tip to someone who wants to reuse the same side filter cap and O ring... I took 2 mm drill bit and drilled a small hole in the lower fetal of the star on the cap, then I put through a thin metal rope that I had in the garage and with the help of pliers gently pulled it out. Decent result, cap and O ring intact and still in good condition. Just necessary to replace the filter. Cap came out just like that smooth and no mess.
