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oil leak on my 328i from the oil filter to engine location
Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2007 11:15 pm
by 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!
Wow, no one else has seen this issue?
Posted: Sat May 05, 2007 5:41 am
by 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
Posted: Mon May 07, 2007 6:24 am
by 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
Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2007 1:48 am
by 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.
Oil Leak
Posted: Sat Oct 20, 2007 9:26 pm
by 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.
Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2007 2:04 am
by 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