Hi Guys,
I'm new to this forum and this is my 1st post. We had this BMW for around 5 years and enjoyed it. Now it belongs to my son.
It started developing a leak at the back of the engine and dripping on the exhaust causing a lot of smoke. It looks like the leak is coming from the black plastic cover next to the vacuum pump at the back of the engine. I don't know what this plastic cover's function is and how to remove this to check for seals. I have search the internet for any info on this, but came up empty handed.
I only see the leak from the right side including the bolt on this cover. It looks like water, to thick for oil, but I'm not sure. It does not leak at the start, only around 10min plus on idle or driving.
See pic of my sons car and an online pic as reference for the black plastic cover with the 4 bolts holding it below:
Any help would be appreciated.
Maybe this post should be under maintenance. Please move this if this is in wrong forum group.
Regards,
Jacques