<E36 M3> LTW oil pan

["Vadim Dubinsky" <dubinsky@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I'm looking to quiet the hydraulic lifters in my '97 M3, which get all rowdy
after a spirited run.

One way to do that, is to overfill the oil by 0.5-1.0 qt, which is what I've
been doing so far.  But the better way, correct me if I'm wrong, is to
replace the oil pan with a LTW one.  Which brings me to the following
questions.

Where's the best place to get one?  Do I need additional items like a
gasket?  How difficult is the job for a DIY?  I imagine all I have to do is
drain the oil, unscrew the pan and screw in a replacement.  Right?  What's
the recommended torque on these screws?

TIA,

Vadim

P.S. Can anyone tell me if this problem also plagues M5s?  Is there a
solution?

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