Dreaded Red Boost Hose Leak/Seat Issue

mammoo6 · 08-03-2013, 04:26 PM

Hello guys,

Recently purchased a 335d after upgrading from a 118d (had to wait till I turned 21 for insurance

)

Noticed this morning that there was a small pool of oil on the slabs (under trays been removed) On closer inspection looks like its dripping from the red boost hose.
I've looked through all the paper work, and as far as I can see the breathers not been replaced (56 plate)
Is it worth while replacing the breather first to see of this rectifies the problem or should I just do the boost hose at the same time??

I've also noticed that the passenger seat when moving forward, is only moving on the left hand side (causing it to move at an angle).
I've checked the rail and there's nothing blocking it. Any ideas what it could be??

Cheers

Matthew

mammoo6 · 08-04-2013, 11:00 PM

Bump

mistryn · 08-05-2013, 06:28 AM

red boost pipe has been documented in the past - in breif yes it helps to change the breather pipe even if you have later vortex type(which is "lifetime) as this helps engine breathe. first port of call is to change the seals on the boost pipe, about £9 each and will reuqire 2. if that doesnt solve it then change the pipe (but is £££)

not sure about the seat

mammoo6 · 08-05-2013, 06:57 AM

Cheers Mistryn, I'll get over to BMW today and get them ordered and see how we get on

mistryn · 08-05-2013, 07:08 AM

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=281232

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=639210

forgot to paste links

08-03-2013, 04:26 PM	#1
mammoo6 Private First Class 12 Rep 131 Posts Drives: Silver 335d SE Coupe Autovogue Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	Dreaded Red Boost Hose Leak/Seat Issue Hello guys, Recently purchased a 335d after upgrading from a 118d (had to wait till I turned 21 for insurance ) Noticed this morning that there was a small pool of oil on the slabs (under trays been removed) On closer inspection looks like its dripping from the red boost hose. I've looked through all the paper work, and as far as I can see the breathers not been replaced (56 plate) Is it worth while replacing the breather first to see of this rectifies the problem or should I just do the boost hose at the same time?? I've also noticed that the passenger seat when moving forward, is only moving on the left hand side (causing it to move at an angle). I've checked the rail and there's nothing blocking it. Any ideas what it could be?? Cheers Matthew
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mammoo6 Private First Class 12 Rep 131 Posts Drives: Silver 335d SE Coupe Autovogue Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	Bump
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08-05-2013, 06:28 AM	#3
mistryn Colonel 147 Rep 2,048 Posts Drives: BMW 335D Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mids iTrader: (8)	red boost pipe has been documented in the past - in breif yes it helps to change the breather pipe even if you have later vortex type(which is "lifetime) as this helps engine breathe. first port of call is to change the seals on the boost pipe, about £9 each and will reuqire 2. if that doesnt solve it then change the pipe (but is £££) not sure about the seat
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08-05-2013, 06:57 AM	#4
mammoo6 Private First Class 12 Rep 131 Posts Drives: Silver 335d SE Coupe Autovogue Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	Cheers Mistryn, I'll get over to BMW today and get them ordered and see how we get on
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08-05-2013, 07:08 AM	#5
mistryn Colonel 147 Rep 2,048 Posts Drives: BMW 335D Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mids iTrader: (8)	http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=281232 http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=639210 forgot to paste links
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