Sure looks like a transmission pan to me. Does the OP want the crankcase drain plug or the transmission drain plug?
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Sure looks like a transmission pan to me. Does the OP want the crankcase drain plug or the transmission drain plug?
Definitely for the motor...not tranny.
So people with M60, am I looking at the wrong pan here?
That should be the right pan...I can see a drive belt in the picture. Dont forget, car is rear-wheel drive...so that means the engine comes closest to the front, then transmission.
Front wheel drive cars can sometimes get tricky.
No, it was a 3/93 530 with an automatic. The plug was on the right side (facing away from the car) about where there is the bulge on the side as you can see in the image, where it is sort of tiered. Don't ask me why it was different, I'm sure it is just one of those things.
You are definitely looking at the right drain plug. The transmission drain plug is back further and requires a bit larger wrench to get out.
I appreciate everyone's help. Thank you.
Another question, does the drain bolt have a crush washer/gasket? If so, any place I can buy one besides the dealer?
Bump for latest question right before this post.
I dont know why everyone's flapping about you getting 'the wrong pan' when your profile says it's a 540i/6 manual...
http://static.bmwfans.info/images/epc/MTE2NTNfcA==.png
Yes, there's a crush washer, bmw part 07 11 9 963 151 visible on the above diagram as #3
Sorry guys, I did change it to "6" + mileage yesterday.
But thanks for answering my latest question anyways...appreciate the diagram and part #.