Oil leak , turbo oil lines

Raks16 · 11-30-2019, 05:36 AM

Hi All

Recently took my car to the dealer for a holiday inspection and they picked up an oil leak. I was told that it was leaking from the turbo oil feed lines and rear main seal. From what I have been told the leak is still minor but I will have to get repaired relatively soon. Is this this a common issue? The parts are not expensive but it’s $1000 + on labor costs to repair.

How serious can these leaks become ? Shouldn’t I repair them or just monitor oil levels and top up if necessary.

Thank you

Raks16 · 12-02-2019, 05:09 AM

Bump. Anyone experience this issue ?

weehe126 · 12-02-2019, 10:08 AM

Oil feed line is not common. Rear main seal is common. Honestly $1000 in labor doesn't sound bad as they have to drop the trans for the RMS and getting to the oil feed line is a PITA.

Pladi · 12-02-2019, 03:53 PM

This is how dealers make money. Find out for yoyrself first how big of a leak you have or if its jusy weeping.

Raks16 · 12-03-2019, 03:50 AM

Thank you all. I will look to get another workshop to look at and take it from there.

Raks16 · 12-03-2019, 03:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by weehe126

Oil feed line is not common. Rear main seal is common. Honestly $1000 in labor doesn't sound bad as they have to drop the trans for the RMS and getting to the oil feed line is a PITA.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pladi

This is how dealers make money. Find out for yoyrself first how big of a leak you have or if its jusy weeping.

What would be the easiest way for me to do this? Sorry im not super techinical

Kage893 · 12-03-2019, 01:10 PM

Had the o rings on the feed line replaced at 54k. Not sure how badly it was needed since my SA tacked it on when I took it in for CPO work.

Turbod · 12-03-2019, 04:13 PM

I found the easiest way to remove the oil feed line is to swap (upgrade) the turbo

11-30-2019, 05:36 AM	#1
Raks16 New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: Bmw 335i Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Johannesburg, South Africa iTrader: (0)	Oil leak , turbo oil lines Hi All Recently took my car to the dealer for a holiday inspection and they picked up an oil leak. I was told that it was leaking from the turbo oil feed lines and rear main seal. From what I have been told the leak is still minor but I will have to get repaired relatively soon. Is this this a common issue? The parts are not expensive but it’s $1000 + on labor costs to repair. How serious can these leaks become ? Shouldn’t I repair them or just monitor oil levels and top up if necessary. Thank you
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weehe126 Colonel 614 Rep 2,273 Posts Drives: 2011 335i Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: San Antonio iTrader: (1)	Oil feed line is not common. Rear main seal is common. Honestly $1000 in labor doesn't sound bad as they have to drop the trans for the RMS and getting to the oil feed line is a PITA.
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Pladi Lieutenant Colonel 636 Rep 1,880 Posts Drives: 2011 335i xdrive Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Waterloo, ON Canada iTrader: (0)	This is how dealers make money. Find out for yoyrself first how big of a leak you have or if its jusy weeping.
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12-03-2019, 03:50 AM	#5
Raks16 New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: Bmw 335i Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Johannesburg, South Africa iTrader: (0)	Thank you all. I will look to get another workshop to look at and take it from there.
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Kage893 New Member 4 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 335i M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (1)	Had the o rings on the feed line replaced at 54k. Not sure how badly it was needed since my SA tacked it on when I took it in for CPO work.
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Turbod Major 310 Rep 1,099 Posts Drives: 2014 E84 X1 35i M Sport Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Oregon iTrader: (0)	I found the easiest way to remove the oil feed line is to swap (upgrade) the turbo __________________ 2011 E92 335i Auto 0-60 = 3.66 \| 12.0 @ 125MPH JB4 / 11.7 @ 120MPH E30 MHD Sold 2014 E84 X1 35i 0-60 = 4.55 \| 12.75 @ 107MPH 293 AWHP 305 AWTW When stock VRSF Chargepipe \| BMS Intake \| JB4 ISO \| VRSF 7" Intercooler \| ER Turbo Outlet \| XHP Stage 2 \| BMS Methanol Injection \|
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