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| E46 General discussion and technical help for 1999-2004 3 series cars. |
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09-03-2007, 03:57 PM
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1999 323I right wheel oil leak
hi i have a problem with my 1999-2000 323i , i have oil marks and some oil droplets dropping form the driver side front wheel, the oil seems to have splattered all over the inside of the fender, as if it was spread by the wheel, (pic could b made available) any one have any idea what this is? coudl it be brake oil? Engine oil? please help me out  Post questions or anything ill give u feedback asap. |
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09-03-2007, 04:11 PM
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thats really interesting, if it was an XI i would say maybe your CV-shaft, but then you leave me clueless
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09-03-2007, 04:31 PM
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ok well i cleaned it off im going to take it for a ride to see if the oil issue persisits. |
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09-03-2007, 07:00 PM
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Could it be coming from your strut?
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09-04-2007, 05:23 PM
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could it be the power steering? |
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09-04-2007, 05:40 PM
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Did you run over a oil bottle? Or hit a puddle of it?
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09-04-2007, 06:35 PM
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im nto leaving that hypothesis out the question but i checked the oil guage for the power steering and the oil is pretty low? could it be i found a power steering leak? |
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09-04-2007, 06:48 PM
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^^^If so, it's gonna be red, and you probably know what ATF smells like.
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09-04-2007, 08:16 PM
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Yes it seems to be red atf oil, it is probably the powersteering, anyone knwo how much this repair might cost, expensive, normal, cheap? also is it the type of repair that requires dealer mechanics? |
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09-04-2007, 09:08 PM
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you didnt notice the lack of power steering?
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09-04-2007, 09:22 PM
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where is it leaking from? if it is leaking from the resevoir its relatively easy to fix. any other leaks will require new crush washers for the banjo bolts in the pump. hopefully its not you high pressure hoses that are leaking, they are pricey
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09-04-2007, 09:22 PM
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When mine started leaking, I barely noticed the low power steering. |
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