front crankshaft seal leak
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From: Boston
My Ride: '06 530i, '07 C280 4matic, '98 ML320
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From: Denver, USA
My Ride: 2006 BMW 530xi 6MT
Model Year: 2006
Engine: N52
No oil leaks of any kind yet. Except my lower control arm bushings leaked out and I still haven't changed them. My garage floor is epoxy painted, so I don't miss any fluid that makes it out of the underbody shield. Some weeping on the bottom of the engine, but what you would expect for a 10 year old car. Still on my original clutch, although I only have mid-60K miles. I'm thinking that when the time comes for a new clutch, I'll replace the clutch, flywheel and rear main seal. Was planning on replacing my MT gear oil and transfer case fluid this summer. Maybe differential too. Probably also power steering fluid. Car is due for brake fluid anyway.
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From: Denver, USA
My Ride: 2006 BMW 530xi 6MT
Model Year: 2006
Engine: N52
Here is the article I came across once upon a time:
Question on Crankshaft Pulley Replacement - Pelican Parts Technical BBS
Question on Crankshaft Pulley Replacement - Pelican Parts Technical BBS
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From: Houston, TX
My Ride: 2006 530i, Jet Black, Tan, Premium, Steptronic
Would you please give us a link to the one that works?
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From: san carlos, ca
My Ride: 2006 530xi touring
Model Year: 2006
Engine: 3 liter
This page BMW Tools - any tool for Service and Repair of BMW, do a search of the page on Crankshaft Seal.
the Bentley manual calls for the same tool for both N52 and N54 engine. Worked on mine.
the Bentley manual calls for the same tool for both N52 and N54 engine. Worked on mine.
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