Leak from oil filter housing - correct part?

[bmw9818]

Got a seepage from the oil filter, underneath can feel a circular indentation where oil is dripping out,

had a little look on realoem,,

is it part no 7 in this link, if someone could confirm?

thanks

[Brianmoooore]

Would have helped if you'd actually added the link, but assuming it's a M20B25 engine you're talking about, then kit 7, part# 11 42 9 059 338 is what you need. Fit all the parts - they are slightly different from the originals, and watch for the thermostat element falling out when the cap is off.

[bmw9818]

lol true but yeah -

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

thats the one i was checking, nice one!

also thermostat cap? engine will be on the bench when i sort it... but where exactly/what is that?

[Brianmoooore]

The bits you are buying are the 'thermostat cap'! That's why the filter housing has the hole in it that the cap blanks off.