Sarasota OFH Gasket repair

mo2566 · 05-15-2014, 04:20 PM

Has anybody in the Sarasota area changed the OFH gasket themselves or have a recommendation for a good affordable Indy to help me?

I started to follow the DIY last night. Before removing the manifold/charge pipe to even get to the OFH bottom bolt, I broke the $70 radiator vent hose

It was 1am and I was pissed so I went to bed got up at 5am to put everything back.

I was going to do the valve cleaning at the same time. I can usually handle DIY's like this OK, so I am not happy right now because its not done. The local BMW wants $1k to do this job, no way I am paying that. If I can't find an Indy to do it cheap, I will probably give it another try in a week or so.

I figured I'd see if anyone has any recommendations first. Thank you

AtlantaDude · 05-15-2014, 04:29 PM

I really lucked out actually. This isn't normal. I had my valves cleaned by Carroll Autowerks here in Jax, and they went ahead and replaced the gasket sense they had to remove it anyways. They only charged me parts. If you find a good indy, see if they'll do the same. If they do the job properly, they have to remove the OFH anyways. An honest shop shouldn't charge you for a separate job, that would be just wrong.

mo2566 · 05-15-2014, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Bear From Jax

I really lucked out actually. This isn't normal. I had my valves cleaned by Carroll Autowerks here in Jax, and they went ahead and replaced the gasket sense they had to remove it anyways. They only charged me parts. If you find a good indy, see if they'll do the same. If they do the job properly, they have to remove the OFH anyways. An honest shop shouldn't charge you for a separate job, that would be just wrong.

Thanks, yes that would be nice if I could get them both done like I wanted to do myself.

ATH_M2 · 05-16-2014, 02:03 PM

If you feel like coming to Orlando on Sunday I can do the OFH for a lot less than $1000.

mo2566 · 05-16-2014, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by AndyPac

If you feel like coming to Orlando on Sunday I can do the OFH for a lot less than $1000.

I'll be away this weekend and next week, but thanks I will keep you in mind if I can't get it taken care of locally when I return.

mo2566 · 05-16-2014, 03:12 PM

I got a replacement radiator vent hose, does anyone know if I need to bleed the system again after swapping this out?

mo2566 · 05-23-2014, 03:33 PM

I got back in town and gave it another shot this morning and succeeded (I think) with the ofh gasket. it took awhile as I took my time, but didn't run into any major problems. I didn't do the valve cleaning but will probably wait for a Walnut shell blasting group buy or something in the future. Thanks all for the input.

05-15-2014, 04:20 PM	#1
mo2566 Second Lieutenant 28 Rep 255 Posts Drives: 2022 VW GTI Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SRQ, FL iTrader: (0)	Sarasota OFH Gasket repair - recomendations Has anybody in the Sarasota area changed the OFH gasket themselves or have a recommendation for a good affordable Indy to help me? I started to follow the DIY last night. Before removing the manifold/charge pipe to even get to the OFH bottom bolt, I broke the $70 radiator vent hose It was 1am and I was pissed so I went to bed got up at 5am to put everything back. I was going to do the valve cleaning at the same time. I can usually handle DIY's like this OK, so I am not happy right now because its not done. The local BMW wants $1k to do this job, no way I am paying that. If I can't find an Indy to do it cheap, I will probably give it another try in a week or so. I figured I'd see if anyone has any recommendations first. Thank you
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AtlantaDude Just enjoying my time 127 Rep 855 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW E92 335i - Sold Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	I really lucked out actually. This isn't normal. I had my valves cleaned by Carroll Autowerks here in Jax, and they went ahead and replaced the gasket sense they had to remove it anyways. They only charged me parts. If you find a good indy, see if they'll do the same. If they do the job properly, they have to remove the OFH anyways. An honest shop shouldn't charge you for a separate job, that would be just wrong. __________________ Current - 2022 Rivian R1T, 2021 Ducati Streetfighter V4S, 1969 Chevy C10 Sold - 2018 Tesla Model 3 Performance Sold - 2007 E92 335i If speed is death, then buy a Honda and live forever
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ATH_M2 Banned 50 Rep 270 Posts Drives: LBB M2 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	If you feel like coming to Orlando on Sunday I can do the OFH for a lot less than $1000.
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mo2566 Second Lieutenant 28 Rep 255 Posts Drives: 2022 VW GTI Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SRQ, FL iTrader: (0)	I got a replacement radiator vent hose, does anyone know if I need to bleed the system again after swapping this out?
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05-23-2014, 03:33 PM	#7
mo2566 Second Lieutenant 28 Rep 255 Posts Drives: 2022 VW GTI Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SRQ, FL iTrader: (0)	I got back in town and gave it another shot this morning and succeeded (I think) with the ofh gasket. it took awhile as I took my time, but didn't run into any major problems. I didn't do the valve cleaning but will probably wait for a Walnut shell blasting group buy or something in the future. Thanks all for the input.
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