diesel leak

R80TER · 03-07-2010, 02:27 AM

dudes, i have a diesel puddle in front of the rear drivers side wheel, i have had all of the tray off underneath and cant find anything. it doesnt do it all the time, so i am starting to think i may have a blocked vent pipe or something where i probably over fill the car maybe? anyone seen similar or know where else to check?? its not leaking very much at all, but its bugging me and fcukin up my driveway... thanks guys!

matt@stratford · 03-07-2010, 03:02 AM

Does it only happen after you fill up? Mine did the same, the dealer first replaced the filler pipe then the filler pipe and tank together - all under warranty luckily

Matt

JonD · 03-07-2010, 04:33 AM

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Originally Posted by matt@stratford

Does it only happen after you fill up? Mine did the same, the dealer first replaced the filler pipe then the filler pipe and tank together - all under warranty luckily

Matt

+1 Yes mine did the same.

R80TER · 03-08-2010, 02:58 AM

Hmm out of warranty, so anyone any ideas how i get to the filler pipe etc? through the wheel arch?? i am really hoping its a bad seal on a joint or something, dont fancy replacing the fuel tank!!

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...95&hg=16&fg=05

JonD · 03-08-2010, 06:09 AM

No idea as I've not looked at it in detail myself, I'd guess you access it by removing the wheel arch liner.

R80TER · 03-08-2010, 07:32 AM

thanks jon, will have an investigate!

pjs · 03-08-2010, 07:48 AM

Had this on my 330d.

Cracked pipe between filler cap and tank.

Days work at a dealer to drop rear subframe, take the tank out, and replace pipe.

Cheeky dealer tried to charge me for MY tank of diesel I lost when they refilled

I fear this will be a costly job for you.

Alternatively, dont fill past half way and p/x at a BMW dealer for your next car.

R80TER · 03-08-2010, 08:27 AM

FECK, thanks for the input pjs.... you could have told me it was an easy job though dude!!

JonD · 03-08-2010, 09:36 AM

Call the dealer, explain to them the part as discribed by PJS and get them to give you a quote, let us know how you get on.

pjs · 03-09-2010, 01:06 PM

any news?

R80TER · 03-09-2010, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by pjs

any news?

not had time to call dealer yet, not expecting much from them TBH, they will want to see it, they will want to rip it apart then charge me the earth...

will get it on my mates ramps asap and feedback after!

03-07-2010, 02:27 AM	#1
R80TER Lieutenant 26 Rep 564 Posts Drives: e90 320D ED Join Date: May 2009 Location: Royal Berkshire iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 E90 330D M Sport [10.00]	diesel leak dudes, i have a diesel puddle in front of the rear drivers side wheel, i have had all of the tray off underneath and cant find anything. it doesnt do it all the time, so i am starting to think i may have a blocked vent pipe or something where i probably over fill the car maybe? anyone seen similar or know where else to check?? its not leaking very much at all, but its bugging me and fcukin up my driveway... thanks guys! __________________ Its all about the mpg!
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03-07-2010, 03:02 AM	#2
matt@stratford First Lieutenant 44 Rep 386 Posts Drives: F36 440i GC M Sport Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Weston Subedge iTrader: (0)	Does it only happen after you fill up? Mine did the same, the dealer first replaced the filler pipe then the filler pipe and tank together - all under warranty luckily Matt
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03-08-2010, 02:58 AM	#4
R80TER Lieutenant 26 Rep 564 Posts Drives: e90 320D ED Join Date: May 2009 Location: Royal Berkshire iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 E90 330D M Sport [10.00]	Hmm out of warranty, so anyone any ideas how i get to the filler pipe etc? through the wheel arch?? i am really hoping its a bad seal on a joint or something, dont fancy replacing the fuel tank!! http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...95&hg=16&fg=05 __________________ Its all about the mpg!
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03-08-2010, 06:09 AM	#5
JonD Major 205 Rep 1,152 Posts Drives: 1 Series Coupe, M Sport Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	No idea as I've not looked at it in detail myself, I'd guess you access it by removing the wheel arch liner.
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R80TER Lieutenant 26 Rep 564 Posts Drives: e90 320D ED Join Date: May 2009 Location: Royal Berkshire iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 E90 330D M Sport [10.00]	thanks jon, will have an investigate! __________________ Its all about the mpg!
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03-08-2010, 07:48 AM	#7
pjs Colonel 274 Rep 2,774 Posts Drives: i8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NORTH iTrader: (1)	Had this on my 330d. Cracked pipe between filler cap and tank. Days work at a dealer to drop rear subframe, take the tank out, and replace pipe. Cheeky dealer tried to charge me for MY tank of diesel I lost when they refilled I fear this will be a costly job for you. Alternatively, dont fill past half way and p/x at a BMW dealer for your next car.
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R80TER Lieutenant 26 Rep 564 Posts Drives: e90 320D ED Join Date: May 2009 Location: Royal Berkshire iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 E90 330D M Sport [10.00]	FECK, thanks for the input pjs.... you could have told me it was an easy job though dude!! __________________ Its all about the mpg!
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03-08-2010, 09:36 AM	#9
JonD Major 205 Rep 1,152 Posts Drives: 1 Series Coupe, M Sport Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Call the dealer, explain to them the part as discribed by PJS and get them to give you a quote, let us know how you get on.
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pjs Colonel 274 Rep 2,774 Posts Drives: i8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NORTH iTrader: (1)	any news?
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