2004 545i ... leak with pics
05-12-2009, 12:48 PM
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168 for the plug (and maybe a washer too)?! 
that must be some plug..
looks to me like its tranny fluid, and based on the color it needs changing IMO (how many miles you got?)
good luck with repair
that must be some plug..
looks to me like its tranny fluid, and based on the color it needs changing IMO (how many miles you got?)
good luck with repair
05-12-2009, 12:54 PM
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168 for a plug and 200 to get screwed (in) wow
wow
05-12-2009, 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Susp3nc3' post='876476' date='May 12 2009, 01:36 PM
Car is in the shop...got quoted 168 for parts and 200 for labor...
said it was just a plug of some sort. I will put up the details later if anyone cares lol
said it was just a plug of some sort. I will put up the details later if anyone cares lol
Dealer or independent shop?
05-12-2009, 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by 5_Is_Alive' post='876496' date='May 12 2009, 02:59 PM
Dealer or independent shop?
05-12-2009, 02:02 PM
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11-28-2009, 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Susp3nc3' post='875481' date='May 11 2009, 07:30 PM
Hey,
I just got a 04' 545...left it at home for 2-3 days and then noticed a saturation on the ground. Here are pics...
Is that ATF? I saw some drips forming but there is the cover down there so no telling where it is coming from...
any info would be great
I just got a 04' 545...left it at home for 2-3 days and then noticed a saturation on the ground. Here are pics...
Is that ATF? I saw some drips forming but there is the cover down there so no telling where it is coming from...
any info would be great
11-28-2009, 11:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Dago545' post='1064152' date='Nov 28 2009, 04:55 PM
What plug was it? I am having the same problem but cant see exactly where it is coming from its not the valve cover gasket and it has my garage looking like the exon valdes made a stop
11-30-2009, 11:09 AM
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I had the same problem with my 04 545i over the thanksgiving holidays, I found a oil spot on the driveway. I took the car to the bmw dealership. My SA called me back and told me it was an oil leak and steering fluid leak.(wow) Thanksfully it was covered under CPO. I am still wondering what caused the leak and what was replaced to fix the problem. I am asuming they let me know when I pick my car up.
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Originally Posted by ScorpioBMW1' post='1064374' date='Nov 29 2009, 12:11 AM
that's a tranny leak for sure. transmission pan gasket and sleeve.....common issue with 545s
common issue with the 4.4 engines. The stupid oil pan is a hard plastic that can crack overtime for many reasons. Heat, bottoming out, or the seal can go. My suggestion, replace the oil pan, gasket and change the oil while at it
I got the oil pan, gasket and oil filter from RM European for LINKY $153 for everything.
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Originally Posted by Susp3nc3' post='876476' date='May 12 2009, 03:36 PM
Car is in the shop...got quoted 168 for parts and 200 for labor...
said it was just a plug of some sort. I will put up the details later if anyone cares lol
said it was just a plug of some sort. I will put up the details later if anyone cares lol
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