Oil filter O-ring seal

[m73]

Back-ordered from BMW....so what is a good alternative? I see Victor Reinz but is is any good?

Also if anyone has a stash of OE ones -- let's talk

Thanks for any help/suggestions.

-Mo

 

[HB Chris]

I would reuse the old one, they come with every filter, was yours damaged?

 

[m73]

I bought a genuine BMW filter which will be for sale in the parts section -- From the picture it looks like the seal is separate.

Thanks

 

[HB Chris]

The filter comes with a seal and several crush washers.

 

[m73]

I haven't opened mine -- its a Mann made in Spain -- which I want to send back or sell here.

I will buy a Mahle OX 51 -- does that one also have the seal included?

Appreciate your insights --

 

[HB Chris]

Yep, both have everything needed. Bottom bolt is OX 51, here is a top bolt OX 41.

 

[m73]

Thank you Chris -- Makes me feel good to get such a fast positive response.

Looks like all I need is to place my order --

- Mo

 

[HB Chris]

Your Mann filter is also a bottom bolt and would work just fine.

 

[m73]

I may just keep it --

 

[stphers]

Just wondering why you don't want to use the Mann filter? I have used both the Mann and Mahle filters over the years and never ran into a problem using either

 

[m73]

I used to buy OE filters for my M10 which was Mahle made in Austria which I preferred. I will use this one which actually looks very robust but the OE BMW part does not have the o-ring included.

So I will be looking for an o-ring and using the Mann filter.

- Mo

 

[stphers]

If your o ring is not damaged or flattened out, you can reuse it at least once more

 

[Honolulu]

more than once, unless it's really buggered. AMHIK

 

[m73]

Thanks guys, this just seems to be one of those parts that I will have to either find or re-use.....reminds me of the joys of classic car ownership -- over complicating a simple task!

 

[Luis A.]

I have the original bottom bolt. I’ve never had a filter come with the o-ring or the crush washer.
If you’re disappointed about a made in Spain filter then don’t buy from BMW...

Here’s the Mahle; made in Austria.

And a little disappointed that the Walloth one only has a thin layer of paper for the seals on the ends. I’ll be fashioning and adhering proper rubber seals.

for the o-rings just buy a bunch of NBR ones in 4x102 size.

 

[m73]

Thanks Luis,

I agree with you that Walloth is a bit light & Mahle vs Mann is the about the same. I just thought the BMW OE would also be Mahle and from Austria but I will give Mann a try as I read good reviews.

As far as o-rings....I really appreciate the heads-up on the link and will try your method. I also have questions regarding all of my electrical and filters for a Csi and may ask you or others for pointers.

Seems like sometimes it is good to buy BMW OE and sometimes better to hunt for other sources or NOS.

Appreciate your info and will be in touch.

-Mo