Oil leak (oil filter housing)

[tomski]

I have just had a good look at my 325 tourer and with the car running I can see oil dripping from the oil filter housing at the front. Does anyone know what I can do to fix this
Thanks, Andrew

[UmarK]

Hi, i had the same problem with my 325i convertible, my dad changed the oil filter relief valve but the leak remained, it turned out the leak was from the oil pressure switch so it might worth changing both of these. The valve is about six quid from the dealers and the switch is about 9 quid from GSF. I dont have the part numbers to hand, but can get them for you in a couple of days.

Thanks,
Umar.

[tomski]

Thanks for that mate, do you know where the oil switch is fitted. On mine I can see where the oil is coming from right in front of the oil filter there is a big bolt about 19mm I would say, and its dripping from there
Andrew

[UmarK]

Hi mate, i've asked my dad as he changed it for me, the oil pressure switch is by the oil filter housing its a 24mm bolt with a wire coming out of it. Not sure about the 19mm bolt. Hope this helps.

Umar.

[tomski]

Thanks, I will have a look in the morning
Andrew

[Templ8e30]

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do ... g=11&fg=30

You'll probably need part number 5, a common leak comes from the valve assembly and BMW now supply the repair kit for it(number 7).

Cheers,

Iain T

[tomski]

Thanks for that mate, does look like the bit I need
Cheers, Andrew