Need help from a BMW Tech.

pjpockets · Post by **pjpockets** » Sat Sep 23, 2006 8:01 pm

What is the fix for oil coming from the A Arm pivot shaft through the bearing and out the cover?

riceburner · Post by **riceburner** » Sat Sep 23, 2006 9:07 pm

Shaft drive seal, either at the Final drive box, or the gearbox.

Your dealer should know that a) this is a known issue, and b) it's a warranty repair, no questions asked.

If your dealer fails on these two points, find a better dealer.

pjpockets · Post by **pjpockets** » Sun Sep 24, 2006 2:34 pm

My earler post was not accurate. Please excuse me. Can anyone answer the problem of this weird oil leak?

chris · Post by **chris** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 4:05 am

Can you post a picture of it, not sure what you're referring to here. Do you mean the wishbone mounting points?

pjpockets · Post by **pjpockets** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 7:40 am

Yes I do. The leak is at the pivot pin nut on the right side above the cylinder behind the black cap.

riceburner · Post by **riceburner** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 7:43 am

pjpockets wrote:Yes I do. The leak is at the pivot pin nut on the right side above the cylinder behind the black cap.

OH, you mean at the front suspension??

That'll be engine oil, I'd take it to a dealer.

The front "wishbone/swingarm" is mounted directly into the engine cases.

pjpockets · Post by **pjpockets** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 7:44 pm

Well Duhhhh!!!!!!!!!! Of course Im going to take it to a dealer. I just thought I would ask if anyone else has had a similar problem. This seems like a rare one. Thanks guys. Mike.