Reply With QuoteDefinitely for the motor...not tranny.
So people with M60, am I looking at the wrong pan here?
Big, Big Time Poster
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?
1995 540i6 - for sale $5,500
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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.
BMW E34 1992 525i Touring
RIP Touring...probably never going to drive you again...
Big, Big Time Poster
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.
Originally Posted by 632 Regal
Grand Master
+1
Tranny drain plug is recessed and requires a very large (17mm as I recall) Allen wrench to take out. The tranny drain plug is huge...
Cosmos Black/Black 1995 540iA M-Sport
BMW Individual Exclusive Edition, 1 of 65 total, 9/25/95 Build
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?
Last edited by express_wagon; 08-25-2008 at 08:11 PM.
1995 540i6 - for sale $5,500
Bump for latest question right before this post.
1995 540i6 - for sale $5,500
Grand Master
I dont know why everyone's flapping about you getting 'the wrong pan' when your profile says it's a 540i/6 manual...
Yes, there's a crush washer, bmw part 07 11 9 963 151 visible on the above diagram as #3
Grand Master
I don't recall that his profile always said he had a manual. Think it used to just say 1995 540.
Cosmos Black/Black 1995 540iA M-Sport
BMW Individual Exclusive Edition, 1 of 65 total, 9/25/95 Build
Sorry guys, I did change it to "6" + mileage yesterday.
But thanks for answering my latest question anyways...appreciate the diagram and part #.
1995 540i6 - for sale $5,500
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