SO 46

Noticed fresh engine oil just below intake manifold near the oil filter
After do some readings, I have found out this is because of worn gasket

So, I have started to read on how to do the replacement and it was fairly easy


Oily area on yellow circle, picture from Google


Remove airbox
Remove power steering reservoir tank and alternator to get into the oil filter housing

Remove the worn gasket
Comparison, new and old gasket... and the price

Nothing much to say
It is straight forward installation and made specifically for BMW E46

The best part is, it has everything ready
- USB MP3, AVI, MP4
- GPS
- CD/DVD
- iPod
- Reverse rear view camera
- TV
- etc etc
 I watched YouTube on how to do this ;)

 After











Remove headlight







Nippon Paint Pylox - Titanium


Lens polishing
sadly, not quite clear :)

DIY: Painting your exterior trim (without removing)
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ghlight=window

DIY: Paint Your Interior Trim
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=798917

DIY: Replacing Door Hinge/Door Brake
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=351613

DIY: Painted Kidney Grille
http://www.bmw-m.net/techproc/grill.htm

DIY : Secondary Air Pump & Valve
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr...ht=diy+seafoam

DIY: Stay Genuine And Enjoy Shorter Shifts
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr...rt+shifter+diy

DIY: CDV Delete
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr...hlight=diy+cdv

DIY: Change fuel injectors on a E46 325
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr...do+it+yourself

DIY: Oil Change
http://www.my330i.com/lof.php#H

DIY: Factory Alarm Kit
http://www.my330i.com/mod8.php

DIY: BMW AUX AUDIO INPUT KIT
http://www.my330i.com/mod26.php

DIY: 12V Auxiliary Power / Secondary Cig. Lighter Under $10!!
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=791932

DIY: Grilles, Windshield Wiper Tank, Custom USB charger
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr...967&highlight=

DIY: Refinish/Restore Curb Rashed wheels
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr...071&highlight=

DIY: Sedan Rear Bumper Removal/Installation
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=358017

DIY: CF Roof Install
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=483306

DIY: Fender Rolling
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=598528

DIY: Complete M3 OEM Mirror Retrofit for the E46 Sedan
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=675377

DIY: E46 M3 mirrors retrofit onto E46 sedans/wagons instructions
http://www.rogueengineering.com/Merc..._Code=E46M3MIR

DIY: Convertible Top Interior Trim Flap Repair
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=520323

DIY: Dash Removal / Replace
http://forum.E46Fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=628898

DIY: OEM illuminated gear knob installation
http://www.argyrides.eu/bmw/accessor...knob/shift.htm

DIY: Cluster LCD replacement
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=670689

DIY: Shift Style alcantara Shift Boot / Ebrake Boot install
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=786558
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=751751

DIY: CCV, DISA, ICV, Oil Separator
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=643639

DIY: Brake Rotors and Pads
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=410638

DIY: Oil Level Sensor
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=366659

DIY: Front Control Arm Bushing (FCAB)
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=140066

DIY: Front Control Arms
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=421918

DIY: PowerFlex Rear Trailing Arm Bushing RTAB DIY
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=678004

DIY: Replacing Rear Differential Bushings Mounts
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=521636

DIY: 5 to 6 Speed Swap
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=574363

DIY: neil1138's 5 Speed Swap - Great information on the parts and process of the swap
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=659314

DIY: Power Steering Pump
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=575499

DIY: UUC Under Drive Pulley Install
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=483472

DIY: EMP Stewart Water Pump + Expansion Tank + Deflector Pullies + Coolant Flush
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=634490

DIY: Differential Swap
http://bokchoys.com/differential/diy_diff.htm

DIY: 02 Simulator install
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=654222

DIY: Installing Adjustable Lower Control Arms
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=675565

DIY: Intake boot replacement
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=754766

DIY:Angle Eye Install
http://www.fastm.com/m3/angeleyes.html

DIY: Corner / Parking Light Delete
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=278132

DIY: Corner / Parking Light Delete - without risking damage
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=694015

DIY: Taking your headlight apart (excludes facelift coupes)
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=609558

DIY: Headlight removal for facelifted coupe
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=639475

DIY: Changing Xenon Bulbs on 04+ coupe
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr...66#post8288566

DIY: Changing Xenon Bulbs on all e46 models (except 04-06 coupes)
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=609544

DIY: Installing LED interior lights
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=640683

DIY: Parrot Bluetooth using Connects2
http://www.bokchoys.com/differential..._bluetooth.htm

DIY: OEM Navigation Retrofit Guide
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=203145

DIY: Build Your Own Paddle Shift Kit
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=56234

DIY: Build Your Own Paddle Shift Kit - For an X5
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=63211

DIY: BMW 16:9 Widescreen NAV Retrofit
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=121982

DIY: Carputer
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=409009

DIY: Inspection II walk through
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=109846

DIY: Fuel Filter
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=265683

DIY: Oil and Engine Service Light Reset for 99-00 e46 - OBD I
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=145270

DIY: Post-Cat O2 Sensors + Pre-Cat O2 Sensors
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=293116

DIY: Camshaft Sensor
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr...ghlight=sensor
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr...ghlight=sensor
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr...sensor+exhaust

DIY: ATF Flush
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=438667

DIY: Coolant Flush
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr...ht=coolant+DIY

DIY: Belt Replacement
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=522832

DIY: Blower fan
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=418987

DIY: Rear Wheel Bearing on the Cheap
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=581164

DIY: E46 Front Wheel Bearings
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=610725

DIY: Manual Transmission Fluid Change
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=491209

DIY: Oil Change
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=483444

DIY: Made non-folding, OEM M3 mirrors auto fold
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr...&highlight=diy

DIY: Sub installed in ski pass
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr...ht=sub+install

DIY: How To Remove And Install Cams Without Any Special Tools
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=799650

DIY: Remove Alternator..Auto-Trans..no need to remove fan. Red Battery light
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr...190&highlight=

DIY: Final Stage Resistor - Cabin Fan controller
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr...&highlight=fsr

DIY: ZKW-R lens into Bosch/AL Bi-xenon projector
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=801408

DIY: Parrot Bluetooth using Connects2
http://www.bokchoys.com/differential..._bluetooth.htm

DIY: DIY Flex Disc (Guibo)
http://www.bokchoys.com/differential/diy_guibo.htm

DIY: Differential Swap
http://www.bokchoys.com/differential/diy_diff.htm

Exterior

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Sedan Rear Bumper Removal/Installation
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=358017

CF Roof Install
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=483306

Fender Rolling
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=598528

Complete M3 OEM Mirror Retrofit DIY for the E46 Sedan
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=675377

E46 M3 mirrors retrofit onto E46 sedans/wagons instructions
http://www.rogueengineering.com/Merc..._Code=E46M3MIR

Aerocatch hood pins into a Carbon Fiber hood
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=815415

Side Mirrors Cover Repair
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=812472

OEM M3 Rear Conversion- Sedan
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=824352


Interior

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Convertible Top Interior Trim Flap Repair
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=520323

Dash Removal / Replace
http://forum.E46Fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=628898

OEM illuminated gear knob installation
http://www.argyrides.eu/bmw/accessor...knob/shift.htm

Cluster LCD replacement
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=670689

Shift Style alcantara Shift Boot / Ebrake Boot install
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=786558
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=751751


Suspension/Brakes/Drive train/Engine

---

http://www.beisansystems.com/procedures/vanos_procedure.htm

Secondary Air Pump & Valve
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=788796

CCV, DISA, ICV, Oil Separator
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=643639

Brake Rotors and Pads
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=410638

Oil Level Sensor
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=366659

Front Control Arm Bushing (FCAB)
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=140066

Front Control Arms
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=421918

PowerFlex Rear Trailing Arm Bushing RTAB DIY
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=678004

Replacing Rear Differential Bushings Mounts
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=521636

5 to 6 Speed Swap
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=574363

neil1138's 5 Speed Swap - Great information on the parts and process of the swap
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=659314

Power Steering Pump
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=575499

UUC Under Drive Pulley Install
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=483472

EMP Stewart Water Pump + Expansion Tank + Deflector Pullies + Coolant Flush
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=634490
http://www.bmw330ci.net/maintenance/completecoolant.php

Differential Swap
http://bokchoys.com/differential/diy_diff.htm

02 Simulator install
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=654222

Installing Adjustable Lower Control Arms
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=675565

Intake boot replacement
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=754766


Lighting

---

Angle Eye Install
http://www.fastm.com/m3/angeleyes.html

Corner / Parking Light Delete
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=278132

Corner / Parking Light Delete - without risking damage
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=694015

Taking your headlight apart (excludes facelift coupes)
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=609558

Headlight removal for facelifted coupe
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=639475

Changing Xenon Bulbs on 04+ coupe
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr...66#post8288566

Changing Xenon Bulbs on all e46 models (except 04-06 coupes)
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=609544

Installing LED interior lights
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=640683

Head Light lens refinish
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=586338

Quad Bi-Xenon conversion
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=895209


Electronics/ICE/Stereo

---

Z8 Engine Start Button Install
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=754689

Parrot Bluetooth using Connects2
http://www.bokchoys.com/differential..._bluetooth.htm

OEM Navigation Retrofit Guide
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=203145

Build Your Own Paddle Shift Kit
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=56234

Build Your Own Paddle Shift Kit - For an X5
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=63211

BMW 16:9 Widescreen NAV Retrofit
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=121982

Carputer
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=409009


Maintenance

---

Inspection II walk through
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=109846

Valve Cover Gasket Replacement
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=886063

Spark Plug Replacement
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=886035

Fuel Filter
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=265683

Oil and Engine Service Light Reset for 99-00 e46 - OBD I
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=145270

Post-Cat O2 Sensors + Pre-Cat O2 Sensors
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=293116

Camshaft Sensor
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr...ghlight=sensor
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr...ghlight=sensor
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr...sensor+exhaust

ATF Flush
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=438667

Coolant Flush
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr...ht=coolant+DIY

Belt Replacement
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=522832

Blower fan
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=418987

Rear Wheel Bearing on the Cheap
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=581164

E46 Front Wheel Bearings
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=610725

Manual Transmission Fluid Change
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=491209

Oil Change
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=483444


General/Stuff that didn't fit into any other category

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Window Regulators
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=104035
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=356847

Rim/Wheel Curb Rash Repair
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=556806

A bunch of DIYs
http://bimmerinfo.com/diy/

Airbag light - Seat Belt Pretensioner
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=565806

Final Stage Resistor
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showpos...34&postcount=7

Lock Beep - hear a beep when you lock your E46 BMW without the alarm
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=687303

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