[TMP]

This was spotted a few weeks ago when it was serviced, they cleaned it up and asked me to come back in 500 miles. Of course the leak is there:




The dealer said: "Diagnosed as breather required, also requires replacement boost pipe seal. Will require oil top up."

Couple of q's:

Whats the breather?

Think I read recently that they had this repalced under BMW ext warranty already? The dealer is checking if the seal is covered, as it could be a scheduled servicable item (and if so its excluded). I really dont think it is, as surley it would have been repalced in the 4 years the car is old??

[mistryn]

The breather pipe is the one that runs along the oil filler cap and down into where the red pipe meets - I will try to find pics

[mistryn]

Have a look here
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=595716

[TMP]

Thanks mate...just a bit surprised as to why this needs replacing as well.

Did you do yours.

[mistryn]

No I didnt replace mine, I had a quick look and it was dry. However as per jimmy's advice I used a jubilee clip to secure the breather pipe in place

[TMP]

just a thought as I saw your thread about the leak had come back. Maybe its standard practive for the dealer to replace together

[TMP]

Dealer confirmed this is all under ext warrant...

[mistryn]

TMP - do you have BMW extended warranty or AUC warranty?

[rG-tom]

What dealer do you use mate?

[TMP]

Originally Posted by mistryn

TMP - do you have BMW extended warranty or AUC warranty?

It's the BMW extended as my cars is now 4 years old. Was thinking about cancelling it last year didn't need to use it at all...guess it will cover the cost this time.

Originally Posted by rG-tom

What dealer do you use mate?

Blue Bell in Wilmslow mate oh and Darren Wood for everything else that isn't mandated by the BMW ext warranty!