e34 95 525i oil leak behind oil filter cup housing

Oct 10, 2008 4 Replies

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.


Was the end plugs o ring the problem. Did u manage to resolve Let me know, I think I have the same problem Malcolm @ south africa

I believe I have the same issue, the suspense is killing me. Please someone update this!

A post from 20 years back about an oil leak. Likely a bad gasket, maybe a damaged filter cup surface.

--scott

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