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Old October 10th 08, 12:14 PM posted to alt.autos.bmw
Bob Smitter
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Default e34 95 525i oil leak behind oil filter cup housing

> wrote:

> the1995 e34 525i has a serious oil leak coming from behind the oil
> filter cup. I have to use a mirror to view it; but its leaking from
> lower rear of the oil cup. There is a circular indentation or cutout
> with something that looks like a bolt with a rounded off head and kept
> in by a clip.... thats where the oil is coming from. I was wondering
> if this can be taken apart and fixed without taking the cup off the
> engine [which looks to be a big job]. And if so; what is the best form
> of attack and what do I need to get from the dealer.


I know of no repair short of replacing the oil filter housing. This
is not a cheap assembly and is a dealer-only item. I would not
buy a used one because there's too much work involved only
to find that one leaks as well.


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