oil leak on my 328i from the oil filter to engine location

[2000_328i]

I have a oil leak where the oil filter unit meets the engine as best i can tell. I have been looking for a DIY for this, but it must be rare. All help appreciated!

[2000_328i]

I find it hard to believe that 52 people have read this thread and no one has encountered a similar issue. I tore it all apart today and ordered the new gasket. The old one was really brittle (and broke into several pieces upon careful removal). I am confident that this is where the leak was coming from due to all the oil in that area. I will know next week when I put it all back together. With all the parts removed, I was finally able to clean the area so I can see if it does leak anywhere. The removal was rather easy if anyone wants to know.
later

[kyleabaker]

Best of luck. I'd offer advice if I had experienced the problem myself, but I've not. Hope this is the cure for your troubles!

Cheers,
kyleabaker

[2000_328i]

Well, for those still viewing this thread, my gasket replacement did not fix my oil leak. I should have listened to the BMW tech at the dealer that said in 20 years, that may have happened once or twice.
I will end up taking it in I guess.

[bjward]

Hi, I had simalar problem with my 318I E46 2000 large oil leak around oil filter housing replaced the two oil filter housing orings and this fixed leak.

[kyleabaker]

You should replace the oil filter o-rings every time you replace the filter. Infact, the filter should always come with new o-rings. I'm not sure how they would go bad if they are changed everytime the filter is changed.

@2000_328i
Here is the suggested oil filter for your car.
BavAuto.com: Oil Filter - With Seal Rings for 2000 328i