Oil filter housing and coolant leaks
#1
Oil filter housing and coolant leaks
Did an oil change today. While moving the coolant reservoir out of the way to get the oil filter housing, some coolant leaked out the hose joints and dripped into oil filter housing. (I've removed the cap and old oil filter at this point)
I did my best to soak up the coolant with shop paper towels, but I'm not sure any got in the engine. What the hell was BMW thinking with this design? This problem seems unavoidable, even in a shop with pros working on it.
What kind of damage can a bit of coolant in the engine cause? How can I prevent this in the future?
I did my best to soak up the coolant with shop paper towels, but I'm not sure any got in the engine. What the hell was BMW thinking with this design? This problem seems unavoidable, even in a shop with pros working on it.
What kind of damage can a bit of coolant in the engine cause? How can I prevent this in the future?
#2
It happens when you move the line some coolant comes out on older lines, Looks like the gasket inside the connection or the play in the connection itself. When you set it back in place and it still leaks , the the line needs replaced.
Mentioned here in the DIY oil change process
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...l-video-3.html
N14 Engine Coolant Line R56-R59 Cooper S 2007-2010 / JCW 2009-2012 11537567849
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/11537567849/
N18 Engine Coolant Line R56-R59 / R60 R61 2011+ JCW 2013+ 11537600674
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/11537600674/
Don't know if that elbow end will fit both N14 and N18 from the N18 kit ?
Mentioned here in the DIY oil change process
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...l-video-3.html
N14 Engine Coolant Line R56-R59 Cooper S 2007-2010 / JCW 2009-2012 11537567849
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/11537567849/
N18 Engine Coolant Line R56-R59 / R60 R61 2011+ JCW 2013+ 11537600674
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/11537600674/
Don't know if that elbow end will fit both N14 and N18 from the N18 kit ?
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Last edited by ECSTuning; 02-26-2016 at 06:38 AM.
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#3
It might just burn off. Just for a precaution, might be a good idea to run it for 20 minutes and then change the oil. Not sure what Mini you have, but take a look at these tech articles here for help on any future DIY work.
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Most people twist the tank just at the right point that the connection of those two lets off the gasket and you get a couple drips If you put it back into place and it still drips after the the re-install of the tank from the oil change then you have an issues.
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#7
When I perform my oil change I usually get a few dips of coolant when moving the reservoir, after I use a bungee cord to hold reservoir it no longer drips once stationary. This doesn't sound like it's a big problem as many others have done this time and again without any coolant flowing out of the reservoir, freak accident. Your part seems like it needs replacement.
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It happens when you move the line some coolant comes out on older lines, Looks like the gasket inside the connection or the play in the connection itself. When you set it back in place and it still leaks , the the line needs replaced.
Mentioned here in the DIY oil change process
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...l-video-3.html
N14 Engine Coolant Line R56-R59 Cooper S 2007-2010 / JCW 2009-2012 11537567849
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/11537567849/
N18 Engine Coolant Line R56-R59 / R60 R61 2011+ JCW 2013+ 11537600674
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/11537600674/
Don't know if that elbow end will fit both N14 and N18 from the N18 kit ?
Mentioned here in the DIY oil change process
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...l-video-3.html
N14 Engine Coolant Line R56-R59 Cooper S 2007-2010 / JCW 2009-2012 11537567849
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/11537567849/
N18 Engine Coolant Line R56-R59 / R60 R61 2011+ JCW 2013+ 11537600674
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/11537600674/
Don't know if that elbow end will fit both N14 and N18 from the N18 kit ?
#10
+1 Thanks for the update, had a couple people said they did this , but did not post back up.
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#11
Did you consider a slightly longer section of hose and a hose clamp?
#12
No leak worked!!!!
I have an r56 2010s with the dreaded oil filter/cooler leak. Was told by 2 dealers $1000 to fix. Decided a pint of oil a week was a better installment plan on this problem after having had the "death rattle" last year and needing a $2500 timing chain repair (was blessed mine only jumped 3 teeth and died on the side of the road meaning only the chain and tensioner's needed replacement---not the head). So, everything was ok, and was able to live with the slight oil leak, until I moved to Florida, where its always hot, every red light is a 5 minute wait and the oil leak -for those who are unaware- is the worst you can have in that it drips onto the exhaust and causes a total embarrassing smokeshow at every traffic light.
So I went searching on the web. ...Youtube videos and lots of reading. I decided I would try the $60 silicone seal replenishing additive from Titan. I would still try this as the reviews are convincing and believable. Fully guaranteed, but $60 bucks is still $60 bucks (although less than $1000 for the repair.
During my research, it seemed the products that absolutely DID NOT work, were the "thickening motor honey" type stuff like Lucas and STP, etc. The Titan claimed to be water thin and a reconditioner of the dry seals. Compared to a dry sponge being re-hydrated, then expanding, thus stopping the leak.
So.... I searched a little further for products with a similar claim and found
NO LEAK ENGINE OIL TREATMENT
Had this smokeshow for a year now after using every other BS stopleak i could find.
Driven 50 miles.... LEAK. HAS. STOPPED. not slowed down.... S.T.O.P.P.E.D.
Replacing the gasket is the best solution if you have spare $1000 bills lying around. I dont.
NO LEAK worked!. I'll update if it comes back, but I truly believe after using everything else, that this stuff reconditioned the silicone gasket, and sealed the leak AND stopped my red light embarrassment. Try it if you want....it worked for me!!! :-)
So I went searching on the web. ...Youtube videos and lots of reading. I decided I would try the $60 silicone seal replenishing additive from Titan. I would still try this as the reviews are convincing and believable. Fully guaranteed, but $60 bucks is still $60 bucks (although less than $1000 for the repair.
During my research, it seemed the products that absolutely DID NOT work, were the "thickening motor honey" type stuff like Lucas and STP, etc. The Titan claimed to be water thin and a reconditioner of the dry seals. Compared to a dry sponge being re-hydrated, then expanding, thus stopping the leak.
So.... I searched a little further for products with a similar claim and found
NO LEAK ENGINE OIL TREATMENT
- Mfr. Model # 20401
Had this smokeshow for a year now after using every other BS stopleak i could find.
Driven 50 miles.... LEAK. HAS. STOPPED. not slowed down.... S.T.O.P.P.E.D.
Replacing the gasket is the best solution if you have spare $1000 bills lying around. I dont.
NO LEAK worked!. I'll update if it comes back, but I truly believe after using everything else, that this stuff reconditioned the silicone gasket, and sealed the leak AND stopped my red light embarrassment. Try it if you want....it worked for me!!! :-)
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I
NO LEAK ENGINE OIL TREATMENT
Had this smokeshow for a year now after usin
Driven 50 miles.... LEAK. HAS. STOPPED. not slowed down.... S.T.O.P.P.E.D.
Replacing the gasket is the best solution if you have spare $1000 bills lying around. I dont.
NO LEAK worked!. I'll update if it comes back, but I truly believe after using everything else, that this stuff reconditioned the silicone gasket, and sealed the leak AND stopped my red light embarrassment. Try it if you want....it worked for me!!! :-)
NO LEAK ENGINE OIL TREATMENT
- Mfr. Model # 20401
Had this smokeshow for a year now after usin
Driven 50 miles.... LEAK. HAS. STOPPED. not slowed down.... S.T.O.P.P.E.D.
Replacing the gasket is the best solution if you have spare $1000 bills lying around. I dont.
NO LEAK worked!. I'll update if it comes back, but I truly believe after using everything else, that this stuff reconditioned the silicone gasket, and sealed the leak AND stopped my red light embarrassment. Try it if you want....it worked for me!!! :-)
Congrats, I hope it holds. How many miles on your car?
#14
Thanks. 107k. 2010 S Coupe 6 speed. I hope so too. It's my 3rd, and the first one I ever had the death rattle, and oil cooler leak. Hopefully the turbo oil leak is not around the corner, lol. I'm pleasantly surprised this has worked, and at this point recommend it. BTW i've only driven 50 easy miles since I put it in. It said 200 miles as most all of them do, but it's worked faster. Frankly I'm amazed. I just knew it wouldn't work, but it has. Prtior to this I would dangerously keep my oil level just above minimum because if it was completely full it leaked more. It's at full for the first time in a while and no leak.
#16
Yes, I used stop leak branded stuff in the past a long time ago in my very early car days and it did not work.
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