Update: FINALLY found the issue -- chunk of hard plastic stuck in the check valve leading to the oil pressure switch and another between the oil pump...
If you don't see much going on externally, I do recall seeing articles on a valley pan gasket issue. Also, check out e38.org -- it's a great site...
I have not yet entirely eliminated the possibility that the low pressure condition is due to worn crank bearings (engine noises do not indicate such...
What in particular is happening? Any leakage? Sweet smell? Location? Have you looked through the TIS documentation?
Unfortunately I just had my camera phone as I was doing this at my parents' place (hooray for my dad having every tool known to man), but I'll work...
Thanks a bunch for the replies. You are correct; I was referring to any and all bearings along the crank -- though I'm praying that I don't have to...
Silly question, but any idea if it is possible to change the bearings from below these cars with most of the engine intact? (i.e. keep from pulling...
Help!!! Very low oil pressure on '02 E66/745Li I reach out for help to those of you most knowledgeable about the N62 engines. Several weeks ago I...
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