Inside bellhousing - part under input shaft.

[Sean]

Taking a look in my bell housing today, and it's slightly greasy in there. Took a look around, and there's a round part underneath the input shaft - has a circlip in there and whatnot. Around this spot, it's a little wet with oil. SO, one would assume there's a leak there.

I drained my tranny fluid, and it looks like I'm about 1/3 qt low, only got 1 qt out. Anyone know how to replace this seal?? the circlip for the hole is #22 here: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...45&hg=23&fg=15

I'm debating on whether or not I should worry about it.

[jlevie]

I think the part that you are referring to is plug. I don't think you can get it out with the transmission assembled. You can clean that area and use silicone to seal it.

[Sean]

I think the part that you are referring to is plug. I don't think you can get it out with the transmission assembled. You can clean that area and use silicone to seal it.

Good idea. I'll give that a shot!