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Wolfsbain

12-09-2017 08:54 AM

Yup, it's behind the Alt. Bracket!

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Originally Posted by X5only (Post 1123094)

Are you absolutely sure the leak is from the bracket? Mine turned out to be from the upper timing gasket. The oil drips pooled around the alternator bracket. I changed the bracket gasket and I still had oil leaks. Replaced the timing gasket and all was well.

Very Sure! There is sooo much oil right where BMW put that ridiculous hole behind the bracket. The alternator and surrounding area is soaked with oil. I also have a Valve cover leak at the half moon on the passenger side, but that is insignificant to the bracket gasket. And I refuse to work on it until late spring/early summer. I don't do cold weather since it's going to take me at least two to three days to do it. I figure I will need more time to clean all the oil off of the parts.

Wolfsbain

12-09-2017 08:57 AM

Like I kind of eluded to before, personally I will clear my whole weekend to do this job. 1 day to tear down and 1 day to put it back together. But, I'm one man, with a floor jack and stands, hand tools, and an engine support bar.[/QUOTE]

For sure, I'm like you! Since I won't be doing the work until the weather is warm/hot, I guess I should get an engine support bar.

Wolfsbain

12-09-2017 09:05 AM

I forgot to mention, I did read from someone on either this forum or another, but one guy welded the holes so that it wouldn't be a problem anymore. I'm thinking of doing this!

rocksteadyX5

12-09-2017 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Wolfsbain (Post 1123212)

For sure, I'm like you! Since I won't be doing the work until the weather is warm/hot, I guess I should get an engine support bar.[/QUOTE]

Can I assume that if you are just changing the Alternator you don't have to go through all that mess?

Wolfsbain

12-09-2017 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by rocksteadyX5 (Post 1123215)

For sure, I'm like you! Since I won't be doing the work until the weather is warm/hot, I guess I should get an engine support bar.

Can I assume that if you are just changing the Alternator you don't have to go through all that mess?[/QUOTE]

I wouldn't think so, since the alternator removal is one of the first things you have to pull off before diving into this type of job.

gaffinfool

12-09-2017 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by rocksteadyX5 (Post 1123215)

For sure, I'm like you! Since I won't be doing the work until the weather is warm/hot, I guess I should get an engine support bar.

Can I assume that if you are just changing the Alternator you don't have to go through all that mess?[/QUOTE]

no... BUT... there have been rumors on these boards that just messing with the alternator can cause this leak to become apparent. I've been lucky, but I've heard..

gaffinfool

12-09-2017 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Wolfsbain (Post 1123213)

I forgot to mention, I did read from someone on either this forum or another, but one guy welded the holes so that it wouldn't be a problem anymore. I'm thinking of doing this!

I guess that's one way to solve it!!!

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