'13 F10 528i Oil Pan Leak due to possible past maintenance?

Gabe · 04-11-2024, 03:16 PM

I recently got quoted $1,700 for an Oil Pan recplacement on my BMW. It’s been leaking oil for awhile. First time I brought it in to my private mechanic, they could not find the leak. That was roughly 1 1/2 months ago.

Brought it in yesterday, and got that quote. My question is, could this be due to the recent “massive” Timing Chain repair I had done October 20th 2023? I started noticing the leaking roughly in early December of the same year, so around a month or so after the job was done. Any chance this fix should be done under warranty from the earlier repair job?

Thanks in advance for any comments or opinions.

StradaRedlands · 04-13-2024, 08:56 PM

Yep, OPG needs to come off to do a N20 timing chain and guide.
The bottom sprocket can only be accessed from underneath.

It shouldn't be leaking from the OPG if it was repaired properly.

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Gabe New Member 6 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 528i Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: Arkansas iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW 528i [0.00]	'13 F10 528i Oil Pan Leak due to possible past maintenance? I recently got quoted $1,700 for an Oil Pan recplacement on my BMW. It’s been leaking oil for awhile. First time I brought it in to my private mechanic, they could not find the leak. That was roughly 1 1/2 months ago. Brought it in yesterday, and got that quote. My question is, could this be due to the recent “massive” Timing Chain repair I had done October 20th 2023? I started noticing the leaking roughly in early December of the same year, so around a month or so after the job was done. Any chance this fix should be done under warranty from the earlier repair job? Thanks in advance for any comments or opinions.
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StradaRedlands Brigadier General 4951 Rep 3,016 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i MT Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: SoCal iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 BMW 330i [8.21] 2009 BMW 328i Touri ... [7.90] 2013 BMW X5 35i [7.63] 2011 BMW 528i [8.75] 2006 Mazda3 [5.50]	Yep, OPG needs to come off to do a N20 timing chain and guide. The bottom sprocket can only be accessed from underneath. It shouldn't be leaking from the OPG if it was repaired properly. Last edited by StradaRedlands; 04-13-2024 at 10:39 PM..
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