N54

Red_Bean_Bun · 01-01-2013, 11:57 AM

Searched with no results - Anyone knows why there is a hole (has screw threads) there filled with some oil ?

Its just right at the pressure switch .....

kfrazie1 · 01-01-2013, 02:54 PM

Not sure why there is oil in it but I believe that is a threaded hole for the tow hook to be inserted and used as an engine lift point.

Red_Bean_Bun · 01-01-2013, 03:12 PM

Thanks !

tinnsoldaten · 01-20-2013, 05:17 PM

yup true that....

07lilredwagon · 01-20-2013, 09:17 PM

looks like a little oil may have gotten in there when the car had an oil change or was topped off...

JP

Sherj · 01-20-2013, 09:26 PM

Your oil filter housing gasket might be leaking thus seeping into that screw hole. The purpose of that screw hole is unknown it would seem, maybe someone else can enlightened us with its purpose.

GMWNashville · 01-20-2013, 10:06 PM

It's used to thread a ring into which is used to support the engine so you could say lower the subframe..it holds the engine up.

01-01-2013, 11:57 AM	#1
Red_Bean_Bun Captain 63 Rep 944 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Montreal iTrader: (4)	N54 - Why is there a "hole" ? Searched with no results - Anyone knows why there is a hole (has screw threads) there filled with some oil ? Its just right at the pressure switch ..... Attached Images
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01-01-2013, 02:54 PM	#2
kfrazie1 Lieutenant 65 Rep 553 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NY iTrader: (4)	Not sure why there is oil in it but I believe that is a threaded hole for the tow hook to be inserted and used as an engine lift point. __________________ Montego Blue E90 335i 7" VRSF IC \| OFT Tune \| DCI \| RB PCV \| Secondary CAT Delete & CYBA 3.75" Tips \| M3 Front \| Mtech Rear \| CSL Trunk \| 219M \| KW V1 \| AA CP
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Red_Bean_Bun Captain 63 Rep 944 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Montreal iTrader: (4)	Thanks !
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tinnsoldaten Captain 38 Rep 715 Posts Drives: e92 335i coupe Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bergen iTrader: (1)	yup true that.... __________________ Vargas S2 turbos\|VAC S3 Cylinder head\|RR DPs\|RR MPs\|Supersprint X pipe\|Remus Quad Sport mufflers\|aFe Stage 2 Si with scoops\|Forge DVs\|ER CP\|BMS meth elbow\|Aquamist HFS-4\|Walbro 450 E85 LPFP\|AA FMIC\|BMS OCC\|MHD\|P3 Boost Gauge\|Ohlins Road & Track + camberplates\|M3 sways F/R+ Ground control endlinks\|Vorsteiner v303 19"\|Michelin PS2 sport\|Quaife LSD\|Vorsteiner V35 CF hood\|CF CLS trunk\|Duke Dynamics quad diffusor
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07lilredwagon Captain 45 Rep 679 Posts Drives: 07 328 wagon Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	looks like a little oil may have gotten in there when the car had an oil change or was topped off... JP
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01-20-2013, 09:26 PM	#6
Sherj Private First Class 15 Rep 191 Posts Drives: E92 335i coupe Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: CNJ iTrader: (3)	Your oil filter housing gasket might be leaking thus seeping into that screw hole. The purpose of that screw hole is unknown it would seem, maybe someone else can enlightened us with its purpose. __________________ If all else fails pull the handbrake.
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GMWNashville Colonel 172 Rep 2,373 Posts Drives: 19 G05, 16 F80, 10 E70x5D Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (2)	It's used to thread a ring into which is used to support the engine so you could say lower the subframe..it holds the engine up.
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