Bmw turbo oil leak Clearly the small turbo is bad and needs replacing, but: Q1. I can get to the front bolt however the back one will be a challenge. I noticed the stains on the alternator a while back but they always looked dry. Jan 23, 2016 · I just noticed that the oil line that goes to small turbo (the one that makes a bend right under the intake tube) is soaked in oil. I don't know much about the BMW turbocharger setup specifically, but generally speaking, turbochargers are cooled using engine oil that is fed into the unit through feed and return lines. Aug 17, 2021 · Removed the clean air pipe from the engine to expose the turbo: another small bit of oil spilled out of the intake side of the turbo and onto the steering rack. this time the turbo lines have failed aft XBimmers | BMW X3 Forum • BMW X3 and X4 Forums | F25 (2011 - 2017) | F26 (2014 - 2017) • Second Generation BMW X3 (F25) General Forum • Turbo Leaking Oil from Faulty Engine Oil Sensor Sep 18, 2019 · After researching I decided it was likely oil leaking into the turbo/s. Is it possible to replace this oil supply line WITHOUT Mar 3, 2019 · E70-X5-35D: Engine M57 Hello everyone, I thought I was done with the oil leak by the flywheel that was caused by a swivel flap by injector 6 (@Sunny/@Doug thanks for your help on the other thread). Also there seems to be too much play in the turbine shaft, compared to the large turbo. If an oil leak is observed at the turbo oil return line connection, inspect the asbestos-free gasket. e. Oil leak from turbo area I swapped downpipes recently and when I removed the skid plate there was a little bit of oil weeping and it appears that it is coming from the front side of the turbo. Has anyone one seen one leaking before? Jan 17, 2021 · If you do have any leaks they usually appear as cooked oil on a turbo housing, or a wet oil pan gasket or valve cover gasket. Feb 21, 2022 · This bulletin applies to BMW 2, 3, 4 and 5 series vehicles with turbocharged B46/48 engines. I swapped downpipes recently and when I removed the skid plate there was a little bit of oil weeping and it appears that it is coming from the front side of the turbo. Looking for somebody with experience with this fix to answer a couple of questions for me. Jun 7, 2017 · We took car in for oil change at 65,000 miles and was told we have a turbo feed line oil leak. estimate for replacing is $450 and were told do not take any trips until replaced. Now I see an oil leak by the turbocharger. we are going on a 3000 mile trip next week and not sure Jul 22, 2023 · On todays episode of my home garage we once again are dealing with a leak from the turbo area of our 2014 BMW 328i. Use a telescopic mirror with an LED light and place it behind the valve cover near the firewall & tell us what you see. It may have been installed flipped upside down with the raised bead surface facing toward the turbo. it looks fresh looking like oil. I'm trying to understand if maybe I was sloppy in the last oil change and spilled some or if it's actually leaking. The BMW Indy which looks after the car said that the first 'go to' cause would be leaking turbo oil seals, so I removed the IC and found that the boost pipe from the turbo was wet with oil. Also, change out your PCV valve & purge valve/ hose. Sep 25, 2021 · My 330d started using oil around 1,000 ago (ish), as much as 500ml per tank of fuel (400-500 miles). Sep 15, 2021 · I can think of several possible sources for this leak: 1) Valve cover gasket 2) Engine oil pan gasket 3) Engine rear main seal 4) Trans input shaft seal 5) Trans Input housing cover O-ring. Sep 30, 2017 · Hi all, I think I have an oil leak around my turbo on my F20 116i 56k. A leak that is bad enough on compressor side would result in an even bigger leak down the line (intercooler pipes, intake manifold, etc). Any tips are appreciated. The green o-ring on the turbo looked OK. . This area is the most common area for the valve cover to leak on an N54. Is there an o-ring or gasket at the turbo I should replace to see if it reduces or eliminates the leaking and gunk buildup? May 18, 2018 · Generally, a leak on turbine side that is bad enough to leak past housing would result in bad smoke out of tailpipe. there is no oil on garage floor and oil level is always full. Do not remove the transmission from the vehicle. 11. If engine oil is found in this area then the root cause of the engine oil leak resides in the components on top of the engine i. I just replaced the valve cover gasket just a few days ago, as it WAS leaking some - I found small pools of oil in the "valley" between the cams. Total mileage is just shy of 100k. turbocharger oil lines, turbo charger, etc. I took it out the other day and gave it some welly and as soon as I got home, checked and saw the area was clearly wet. The leak is right were the return line bolts to the bottom of the turbo. BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum > E90 / E92 / E93 3-series Powertrain and Drivetrain Discussions > N54 Turbo Engine / Drivetrain / Exhaust Modifications - 335i > 2007 335i - Turbo oil line leaking - Other issues - Advice? My X5 35d has a small oil leak from the top turbo oil return line. could be gunk from Oct 1, 2020 · An oil leak ? It depends. Its a small amount but it is present and has collected on the inside of the plate. I removed the small (high pressure) turbo and it was "full" of oil & a lot of the turbine blades are damaged (see photos). There are no patches Sep 24, 2021 · Hello, I'm looking to replace the oil supply pipe for the turbo in my N20 as it's started to leak recently and give the dreaded white smoke. Further basic diagnosis will be needed to find the root cause this engine oil leak. I am also unsure of how much the pipe will move once unbolted from the bracket at the bottom. gbh upjpk nuwi vdfglf etmyee nqsmaku dfzfu ldcqa vcvynu uyijtzc maqh mtz moryr btf bhjxw