Front driver side leak

[Damado93]

I was happy because I thought I fixed my oil filter housing leak... fast forward 2 weeks and I'm just doing weekly checks, and boom... I see a small puddle of very thin oil... either brake fluid or something similar? Definitely not engine oil, or coolant...

I removed that liner and it just leads to nowhere..

Anyone have ideas where to start?

All input appreciated.. thank you

[SAMM3Y]

You done a brake job lately? Or been to the track? Probably brake fluid..

[Damado93]

Originally Posted by SAMM3Y

You done a brake job lately? Or been to the track? Probably brake fluid..

No brake job nor any hard driving!

No brake fluid light or any warning lights either.. very strange... I wonder if it's from the brake master cylinder

[mapster37]

can you specify where the puddle is you are looking at?
picture looks pretty dry to me

[Damado93]

Originally Posted by mapster37

can you specify where the puddle is you are looking at?
picture looks pretty dry to me

It seems to be puddling where the bolt is(red square)

It is leaking near the subframe area(red circle)

[SAMM3Y]

Pull the drivers side cover in the engine bay have a look, under the cabin air filter

[Damado93]

Originally Posted by SAMM3Y

Pull the drivers side cover in the engine bay have a look, under the cabin air filter

Reservoir seems dusty and dry

Front driver brake line is clear of fluid as well

[mapster37]

i would remove all the screws , take off that plastic cover and have a look

[Damado93]

Originally Posted by mapster37

i would remove all the screws , take off that plastic cover and have a look

That's the first thing I did and it just led up to no where... I took out the air box and noticed a wet streak.. it's possibly from the power steering

Hard to tell in the photos.. but I'll take off the plate tomorrow morning and we'll see..

Thanks everyone for your input

[Damado93]

Seem to have found it... leak at the rack and pinion..
Just great... anyone know what it is?

[mapster37]

i would start by replacing the o-rings for each of those lines. clean it off real good and then re-check it

[Damado93]

Originally Posted by mapster37

i would start by replacing the o-rings for each of those lines. clean it off real good and then re-check it

Tried looking all over the web for o-ring part numbers, you happen to know them?

[white_4door]

mine are leaking too, bmw doesnt have them separate but havent had time to look around for them, was just going to take them out and match them up at work if i can

[mapster37]

looks like you are going to have to remove them carefully, then do some leg work to match them up. try to see if you can find a place that rebuilds them for more info

[Damado93]

Originally Posted by white_4door

mine are leaking too, bmw doesnt have them separate but havent had time to look around for them, was just going to take them out and match them up at work if i can

let me know what you find out, thanks

Originally Posted by mapster37

looks like you are going to have to remove them carefully, then do some leg work to match them up. try to see if you can find a place that rebuilds them for more info

yeah.. I am gathering all the info, I'll need to replace some bolts and what not.. hopefully it's not that bad... thanks

[Damado93]

I believe it's the actual rack itself


I changed the 2 o-rings in the valves without taking the rack off.. and unfortunately it's still leaking


I may just order the new rack from rackdoctor..

[SAMM3Y]

Originally Posted by Damado93

I believe it's the actual rack itself


I changed the 2 o-rings in the valves without taking the rack off.. and unfortunately it's still leaking


I may just order the new rack from rackdoctor..

Probably your best bet.. I rebuilt a rack once for a different car.. never again.

[Damado93]

Originally Posted by SAMM3Y

Probably your best bet.. I rebuilt a rack once for a different car.. never again.

Lmao... I've done it all.. just never messed with steering... it shouldn't be too hard of a task.. at least I'll know that peace of mind Having a new rack, along with the other maintenance I've done..

[pbonsalb]

How many miles on the leaking rack?

[Damado93]

Originally Posted by pbonsalb

How many miles on the leaking rack?

103k miles

[Damado93]

Wasn't so hard I was stressing it to be... took me about an hour and a half of taking my time.. no harsh mess.. easily came out..

Now to pack it up, and ship it to rackdoctor...

If anyone is hesitant of doing this, it is not as hard as it is...

[nurburgracer]

I think I have a similar problem. How much did it cost to fix? Did they say what went wrong?