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Re: Oil level window

Posted: Thu Nov 22, 2018 10:00 am
by bandytales



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Buck wrote: Surely if the seal is at the back of the cast you want to make sure that the window seal is not damaged when it is pressed in?

The seal is not just on the internal face, it is all around the side, so that face should be squeaky clean. Unless your Dremel has a polishing mop on it, I would not let it anywhere near the bike. The speed those things can remove material is frightening.

Re: Oil level window

Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2018 8:44 am
by Buck
Tried to put the new seal in with a 30mm socket and rubber hammer. Half way in and the glass cracked. I have seen other members that have gone through several seals before getting one fully home so decided to get the bike picked up and let the dealer do it. It will obviously cost me an arm and a leg but I just have not got the right tools!  :beee:

Re: Oil level window

Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2018 9:38 am
by bandytales
Buck wrote: Tried to put the new seal in with a 30mm socket and rubber hammer. Half way in and the glass cracked. I have seen other members that have gone through several seals before getting one fully home so decided to get the bike picked up and let the dealer do it. It will obviously cost me an arm and a leg but I just have not got the right tools!  :beee:

Bum. that's a shame.
What lubricant did you use? Did you heat the housing up before attempting to insert it?

Re: Oil level window

Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2018 8:25 am
by Buck
No did not heat it up, (didn't think of it) left a smear of oil on inner surface and gently tapped with a rubber hammer.

Re: Oil level window

Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2018 10:21 am
by bandytales
Buck wrote: No did not heat it up, (didn't think of it) left a smear of oil on inner surface and gently tapped with a rubber hammer.

I know it's too late now, but didn't you see my post from the BMW manual on how to insert it using only brake cleaner?

Re: Oil level window

Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2018 9:54 am
by Buck
Sorry must have missed it! I should get a call from the dealer this week. Just so I am forewarned it went up there with the oil drained, side casings off and old seal out. I have asked them to press a new seal in then I suppose they will want to fill it up with fresh oil to check it. I  can't see it taking more than a couple of hours with the right tools. Has anyone had this done before, and has any comparative costs?

Re: Oil level window

Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2018 12:49 pm
by ds99
i think that's going to be a £150 bill at least

Re: Oil level window

Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2018 11:05 am
by Buck
I would be quite happy with that! But knowing our local dealer i think it will be a lot more. I may be pleasantly suprised. Will post when I find out.

Re: Oil level window

Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2018 3:03 pm
by ds99
so what happened in the end?

Re: Oil level window

Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2018 8:59 am
by Buck
The bike has been up the local BMW dealer for three weeks now! Went up last week and they said there mechanic had been sick. Must phone them today and see what is going on.  >:(

Re: Oil level window

Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2018 9:16 am
by milleplod
Buck wrote: The bike has been up the local BMW dealer for three weeks now! Went up last week and they said there mechanic had been sick. Must phone them today and see what is going on.  >:(
Just the one mechanic?......at a dealer.....??!  :eek:
Pete

Re: Oil level window

Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2018 6:23 pm
by Buck
Yep, not good. Just got the bike back. Took over three weeks and they charged me £157 and it looks like it was left outside at least once. Won't be going back there. Busy taking all the panels off now to give it a good clean and wire in a new GPS.

Re: Oil level window

Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2018 9:30 pm
by LAF
Well it is good to see you got it back.
All but 200 dollars and three weeks is a lot of money and a lot of time.


Re: Oil level window

Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2018 12:52 am
by Buck
Glad to get her back! Better in my garage than theirs. Now just put her back together and polish her up. Then wait for some good weather to get back out on the road. Best bike i have ever owned.