Thanks, I guess my big question now is should I order the full BMW kit with the seal already correctly placed in the retainer, or just go for the seal again. (I don't want the car to be down several days if I tear back into, inspect and then order parts).

On one hand, using web searches, I haven't found anyone that had a subsequent leak when using the full kit, and I can't imagine that my 117k mile motor is unique with it's light grooving on the crank. Surely, BMW would address this in TIS if were a common issue.

But, on the other hand, if somehow my situation is unique (crankshaft grooving), I don't want to 'adjust' the factory-approved kit. I guess I'm no worse off if I have to move the seal further into the retainer, though, than if I had bought just the seal.

Gotta get that order in before my fcp euro coupon expires tonight

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