99 z3 2.8l roadster

[Sijray21]

Another nap time update. Changed the oil filter housing gasket and while I was there the oil temp sensor, oil pressure sensor, vanos feed line, and bolts/washers. The existing gasket was likely the original and was brittle as hell. Now I'll be looking for any other oil leaks; hopefully none from the pan, but we'll see...

The Vanos Feed line caused me a little frustration because it seemed to be symmetrical. It wasn't and it took me a couple tries to get it oriented correctly to get the line to fit properly. I had to take pictures of the bolts of the oil filter housing since they were 3 different sizes for 6 bolts. Overall the work wasn't too bad. If i needed to do it again it should go by a lot quicker. I was surprised how easy the alternator was to get in and out. The cooling duct for the alternator was filled with leaves and twigs, so i'm not sure if that was ever removed before.

Also found the cooling duct for the alternator clogged with leaves and other debris.