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

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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

Raks16 · 12-15-2019, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Turbod

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

I thought of this but unfortunately the cost of pure turbo in South Africa is quite high.

N55lif3 · 12-16-2019, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Turbod

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

Wondering how you managed to achieve 3.6s 0-60 and an 11.7s 1/4 with a rwd n55 stock turbo

NRigs · 12-17-2019, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by n55rei

Wondering how you managed to achieve 3.6s 0-60 and an 11.7s 1/4 with a rwd n55 stock turbo

Pretty sure he had PS2

bbnks2 · 12-18-2019, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by n55rei

Wondering how you managed to achieve 3.6s 0-60 and an 11.7s 1/4 with a rwd n55 stock turbo

Quite a few people have ran high 11's with pwg N55's. EWG N55's have gotten down to low 11's. PS2's are down to mid-high 10's now.

anjuna · 12-18-2019, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by n55rei

Wondering how you managed to achieve 3.6s 0-60 and an 11.7s 1/4 with a rwd n55 stock turbo

To be fair, he stated the cost of pure turbo is high.

This doesn't necessarily mean he is on stock.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raks16

I thought of this but unfortunately the cost of pure turbo in South Africa is quite high.

11-30-2019, 05:36 AM	#1
Raks16 New Member 2 Rep 7 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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