Gasket leak?

EBM235 · 02-21-2016, 12:12 AM

Looks like there is a small leak from the transmission. the part in the pic attached is coated in some type of oil so seems like it's a small leak from the gasket. Anyone confirm the part is in fact part of the transmission? anyone had this issue? will be taking to the dealer this week. Will report back once fixed.

overcoil · 02-21-2016, 05:39 AM

I'm not seeing a pic -but really curious to see the leak

EBM235 · 02-21-2016, 10:49 AM

Trying to upload pic again. Having some issues lately with the app with pics

overcoil · 02-21-2016, 04:12 PM

I'm looking at this on on my 5S iPhone and don't see the leak. I can't tell if the finned trans pan is wet from the pics.
If you use a finger to swipe a sample does it smell like trans fluid ( different then engine oil )?

An oil leak from a bad rear main seal it lose oil drain plug, when driving at highway speed might drift it's oil down the underside.

Curious what dealer says, have you measured your engine oil level ?

M235ill · 02-22-2016, 06:36 PM

Did you ever figure it out? Mine is also coated with oil/grease but its not dripping.

EBM235 · 02-27-2016, 02:55 PM

Still haven't had a chance to take to the dealer. mine isn't dripping either, just coated with a film. Hopefully will get to take it this week.

EBM235 · 04-27-2016, 04:35 PM

Sorry for the delay in the response to this thread. Just found out that the reason for the leak is due to some piping that feeds in to the transmission. Dealer said it is not a common issue and that it may take some time to source the parts. They advised not to drive the car. if the pipes were to get loose and come out completely , all transmission fluid would leak out. Glad it didn't happen in the 2 months it took me to take it in. For others that have a similar situation, I'd take it to the dealer ASAP.

EBM235 · 04-27-2016, 09:41 PM

Pic of the service report

Mywifes335 · 04-27-2016, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by EBM235

Pic of the service report

Damn. How long have you had your car and do you drive it hard?

EBM235 · 04-27-2016, 09:47 PM

Had the car since September of 2014. Do occasional spirited drives but noting too crazy.

Mywifes335 · 04-27-2016, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by EBM235

Had the car since September of 2014. Do occasional spirited drives but noting too crazy.

Is the car modded? I pretty much floor it at least once each time I drive mine. Cuz it's fun.

EBM235 · 04-28-2016, 12:19 AM

It's slightly modded. Just a stage 1 (RC Ultimate) and AWE exhaust.

omega145 · 04-28-2016, 07:08 AM

Dealer didn't give you any problems because of the mods? How long are they talking? Have never heard "don't drive it, may take a while"...

EBM235 · 04-28-2016, 10:18 AM

The stage 1 was removed when taken in. No issues with the exhaust. They said it was going to take a while as they didn't have the parts. Got a call late yesterday saying they were able to get the parts, so got the car back the same day I gave it in.

omega145 · 04-28-2016, 10:42 AM

What parts were replaced?

EBM235 · 04-28-2016, 11:24 AM

Transmission cooler lines from the transmission to the heat exchanger

02-21-2016, 12:12 AM	#1
EBM235 First Lieutenant 89 Rep 309 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: SoCal iTrader: (2)	Gasket leak? Looks like there is a small leak from the transmission. the part in the pic attached is coated in some type of oil so seems like it's a small leak from the gasket. Anyone confirm the part is in fact part of the transmission? anyone had this issue? will be taking to the dealer this week. Will report back once fixed.
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02-21-2016, 05:39 AM	#2
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02-21-2016, 04:12 PM	#4
overcoil Major General 3074 Rep 5,577 Posts Drives: M235i 6spd Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Mid-Atlantic iTrader: (0)	I'm looking at this on on my 5S iPhone and don't see the leak. I can't tell if the finned trans pan is wet from the pics. If you use a finger to swipe a sample does it smell like trans fluid ( different then engine oil )? An oil leak from a bad rear main seal it lose oil drain plug, when driving at highway speed might drift it's oil down the underside. Curious what dealer says, have you measured your engine oil level ?
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02-22-2016, 06:36 PM	#5
M235ill New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Did you ever figure it out? Mine is also coated with oil/grease but its not dripping.
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02-27-2016, 02:55 PM	#6
EBM235 First Lieutenant 89 Rep 309 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: SoCal iTrader: (2)	Still haven't had a chance to take to the dealer. mine isn't dripping either, just coated with a film. Hopefully will get to take it this week.
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04-27-2016, 04:35 PM	#7
EBM235 First Lieutenant 89 Rep 309 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: SoCal iTrader: (2)	Sorry for the delay in the response to this thread. Just found out that the reason for the leak is due to some piping that feeds in to the transmission. Dealer said it is not a common issue and that it may take some time to source the parts. They advised not to drive the car. if the pipes were to get loose and come out completely , all transmission fluid would leak out. Glad it didn't happen in the 2 months it took me to take it in. For others that have a similar situation, I'd take it to the dealer ASAP.
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04-27-2016, 09:47 PM	#10
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04-28-2016, 12:19 AM	#12
EBM235 First Lieutenant 89 Rep 309 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: SoCal iTrader: (2)	It's slightly modded. Just a stage 1 (RC Ultimate) and AWE exhaust.
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04-28-2016, 07:08 AM	#13
omega145 Second Lieutenant 88 Rep 235 Posts Drives: 2016 M235 Xdrive Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (1)	Dealer didn't give you any problems because of the mods? How long are they talking? Have never heard "don't drive it, may take a while"...
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04-28-2016, 10:18 AM	#14
EBM235 First Lieutenant 89 Rep 309 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: SoCal iTrader: (2)	The stage 1 was removed when taken in. No issues with the exhaust. They said it was going to take a while as they didn't have the parts. Got a call late yesterday saying they were able to get the parts, so got the car back the same day I gave it in.
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omega145 Second Lieutenant 88 Rep 235 Posts Drives: 2016 M235 Xdrive Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (1)	What parts were replaced?
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04-28-2016, 11:24 AM	#16
EBM235 First Lieutenant 89 Rep 309 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: SoCal iTrader: (2)	Transmission cooler lines from the transmission to the heat exchanger
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