Oil Leak ... help !

[Andy Walks]

Hi All,

 

My 2012 R1200RT has recently been serviced (main dealer) & seems to have sprung a slight oil leak from a plug I can't identify (please see photo, not my engine but same plug which is red ringed).

 

Looks like it's in the side of the sump, any ideas / suggestions / solutions gratefully received !

 

Andy W

[dirtrider]

1 hour ago, Andy Walks said:

Hi All,

 

My 2012 R1200RT has recently been serviced (main dealer) & seems to have sprung a slight oil leak from a plug I can't identify (please see photo, not my engine but same plug which is red ringed).

 

Looks like it's in the side of the sump, any ideas / suggestions / solutions gratefully received !

 

Andy W

 

 

 

Evening Andy

 

Looks like your oil pressure regulator plug is leaking. There is a sealing ring under the plug head.

 

Maybe try tightening the plug (caution don't overtighten) , if that doesn't stop the leak then you will probably have to replace the sealing (caution there is a spring & piston under that plug).

[Pappy35]

According to the BMW repair manual the torque for the oil pressure relief valve is 42 newton-meters (31 ft-lbs). Don't go beyond that as you really don't want to strip the case (remember it's just aluminum and that would really ruin your day). 

[Andy Walks]

Thanks very much for the advice, now tightened to 42NM (moved slightly) so I will wait & see if this cures it, & order a new sealing ring just in-case !

 

Thanks again for your help    Andy W