Z4 E86 3.0Si - Oil Filter Housing Gasket

[AAJS]

Hi all,
I'm trying to replace the oil filter housing gaskets on my Z4 E86, but the cover/shroud on the oil cooler is not coming off as it is fouling with the structural member. Is there a way that I can take this off and remove both the cooler and the oil filter housing to clean, replace the gaskets and re-install?

Thanks in advance.

 

[bigwinn]

It’s a sod to get off

I usually use a plastic pry tool there is no easy way apart from leverage from the upper rear side of the oil cooler

 

[Micke]

You have to first remove the oil filter housing bolts, then you can move the whole assembly and remove the plastic cover to access the other gasket.

 

[AAJS]

You have to first remove the oil filter housing bolts, then you can move the whole assembly and remove the plastic cover to access the other gasket.

Ahh.. great will give this a try.. thank you!

 

[Meds]

Once out, I then Dremel'ed some of the underside off the cover.
You can fit it back on easily (and remove it again)

 

[AAJS]

Once out, I then Dremel'ed some of the underside off the cover.
You can fit it back on easily (and remove it again)

Thanks for the tip

 

[damocell]

If you delicately, and in just the right place, smash it with a hammer, it'll defo come off. Then you can throw it away

 

[AAJS]

If you delicately, and in just the right place, smash it with a hammer, it'll defo come off. Then you can throw it away