Rod Bearings - while I’m in there...

[JamesSJ1]

You should have said:

”Yes, replace the front subframe bushings along with the muffler bearings!”

Love it! Just call me lazy...figured I'd ask the question to the know-it-alls here before I went into realoem and looked it over. ;-). I'll order some headlight fluid while I'm at it.

[ATB88]

The newer oil return line is a really nice piece and a good safety upgrade. I've done it to both my 2001 and 2002.

BMW switched from rubber line on a barb to braided stainless and AN. The new line is 11157832781. The barb is threaded into the pan, so you can just replace it with a metric to AN adapter from Pegasus or wherever (I forget the sizes.) Don't forget a crush washer.

Edit:
I really like my Turner FCABs on my HPDE rig. Extremely direct, and I overmaintain that car, so I don't mind greasing them. On my street car, I use Rogue's street poly offering. Both are a lot better than stock, and FWIW I don't use poly anywhere else in my cars.

Great work on your subframe reinforcement!

Is anybody able to verify the size of the metric to AN adapter needed to install the upgraded oil return line? Would really love to be able to do this while I'm doing rod bearings!

[bigjae46]

Is anybody able to verify the size of the metric to AN adapter needed to install the upgraded oil return line? Would really love to be able to do this while I'm doing rod bearings!

I think it is M12 to AN6 but don't blame me if I'm wrong lol

[ATB88]

I think it is M12 to AN6 but don't blame me if I'm wrong lol

Thanks I'll try it! Ordered this one from Pegasus: link

turns out there's also an OE BMW fitting, but it's like $75 lol

[Ryan_R]

The metric side is the same size and thread pitch as the oil drain plug.

[ethan]

Thanks I'll try it! Ordered this one from Pegasus: link

turns out there's also an OE BMW fitting, but it's like $75 lol

I use this fitting. Works great.