Motorsport Engines - Incorrect Oil Drain Plugs
89bmw02Group 11 Engine
Bulletin Number 11 03 89 (1822) Page 1 of 1
Woodcliff Lake, NJ February 1989 Technical Dept.
SUBJECT: Engine Oil Drain Plug
MODELS: All with Motorsport Engines (S-14, S-38)
Situation: A small number of Motorsport engines have been equipped with incorrect engine oil drain plugs.
While this does not affect the reliability of the engines, thread damage can occur when retightening.
Remedy: When performing the engine oil service, inspect the length of the engine oil drain plug. If required, replace the drain plug with the correct version.
Parts
Information: Drain plug thread length:
9 mm - wrong drain plug
18 mm = correct drain plug
The correct drain plug can be ordered under P/N 11 13 1 273 093.
Note: Always use a new sealing crush washer (P/N 07 11 9 963 130).
Tightening Torque:
M12 x 1.5 with 17 mm head - 30 to 35 N-m (22 to 25 ft.lbs.)
M12 x 1.5 with 19 mm head - 59 to 64 N-m (43 to 46 ft.lbs.)
For more drain plug information See S.I. 11 06 84 (892).
Warranty
Status: Part reimbursable under the terms of the BMW New Car Limited
Warranty of 3 Years/36,000 Miles.
Defect code: 11 13 02 77 00