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Originally Posted by Mr Gasser
BS on the front seal, seems like the OFHG, which is a job to fix but def doable for any DIYer.
Not sure how the belt can enter the front main seal? Is that a Harry Potter thing?
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Originally Posted by Marc08EX
I'm curious to how the belt would enter the engine as well.
Didn't think that an oil leak from the oil filter housing could cause such a catastrophic failure. Better check my oil filter housing for leaks periodically then.
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It's definitely a thing. Tons of documented cases on this very forum. More on N54Tech and E90Post.
Get those oil filter housings leaks fixed fellas. After belt is sucked through the front main seal, it gets much more expensive than a cheap gasket and a few hours labor. Infact, blast the intake valves at the same time and make a day of it!
Original problem could have also been caused by a loose power steering pulley bolt, as well documented by Jake.
http://my1series.com/2015/03/23/bmw-...e-belt-issues/