first impressions.. my new ( to me) ti

[spidertri]

Originally Posted by projekt EPiK

stopped by my old work after physical therapy a little bit agao. put the ti on the lift to check out the oil leak. lookis like it may be just the crank seal in the front. i'll probably change the oil pan also just to be safe, but no dropping the tranny for the rear main seal now!

front ball joints boots are cracking and outer tie rod boots are split, but no play yet in either. anybody ever buy from these guys?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-E...Q5fAccessories
pretty complete kit.. cheap.

Check the oil filter housing gasket and bush, it's the most common leak and drips all over the front of the engine. Makes itself look like the pan gasket and front crank are leaking too.

[projekt EPiK]

good info, i'm heading out in a minute to pull the car apart. the seal should be in at the local parts store anytime now. thanks.

[atlanta318ti]

Originally Posted by projekt EPiK

stopped by my old work after physical therapy a little bit agao. put the ti on the lift to check out the oil leak. lookis like it may be just the crank seal in the front. i'll probably change the oil pan also just to be safe, but no dropping the tranny for the rear main seal now!

front ball joints boots are cracking and outer tie rod boots are split, but no play yet in either. anybody ever buy from these guys?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-E...Q5fAccessories
pretty complete kit.. cheap.

I think my front seal is the source of a leak I have too.

[projekt EPiK]

i posted in another thread, but it was the oil filter housing bushing and gasket. less than 12.00 and took me 2 hrs to fix..including powerwashing all the grease and grime off. not a drop lost since.