[sparkycj]

Can AnyOne help please !

i have a 1998 s reg e39 523sei

havent used for a while as got van ! (stupid excuse i know)

anyways back to problem i have an oil leak but unusually its near the radiator, but on the other side of engine to the oil filter !

does this car have an oil cooler if so where is it and how do i check it !!

any links etc will be gratefully read thanks guys

craig

 

[Ronnie]

Your car should have a autobox cooler like this http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=DD42&mospid=47539&btnr=17_0106&hg=17&fg=05

You sure it's not from there?

 

[sparkycj]

unfortunately it is yes !!

as engine oil levels are fine

and oil coming out near to radiator housing at front, i didn't know it had an auto box oil cooler however.

just an idea but how the heck do i get at it to see what exactly is leaking ie (hopefully)just apipe burst or worse whole lot gone kybosh !

and many thanks for shedding light on this subject
Craig

 

[Ronnie]

You may be able to see it from underneath if you get the car jacked up, Of hand I can't recall. Too many party drinks tonight

 

[sparkycj]

can't fault you with the drinks....hic

i am going to get the old haynes manual out and have a butchers later today after lads footy.

i will try taking some photos of it !! and cheers