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Thread: Front Main Seal

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    Default Front Main Seal

    Any words of wisdom as I change my front main seal on the M30?
    I've done an M20 and other motors before but my Exon Valdese situation is to the point I can't take it any longer.
    Radiator in or radiator out?

    1990 535im 421,000 miles, 1987 325is, 1989 325is, 1990 m3, 1991 318is, 2001 X5 3.0

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    Maybe you take it out, more space and no danger that you damage the radiator when you might slip with the tools.
    Also check here what they recommend https://www.bmwtechinfo.com/repair/main/

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    Thanks for the link.
    I might pressure wash the front end of the motor first.

    1990 535im 421,000 miles, 1987 325is, 1989 325is, 1990 m3, 1991 318is, 2001 X5 3.0

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    Dont hit the condensor or radiator, you'll bend the fins over.
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