I've dropped a pan and just replaced the mains and rods in the car.. Used to call it a 50 dollar rebuild. (Of course Chevy V8 bearings are cheap) ,,, and the pan is easier to get off the engine in the car. But it will pick the oil pressure up.. Never tried it on a Bimmer.. Cheers Dave __________________ Dave - PDX 1995 318ti - Active Black and Tan. 2005 330xi - Mtech 1 - 6spd - Orient Blue/Black |