Axel seal leak

tremendo · 03-21-2016, 02:32 PM

Brought my new M4 Convertible in for it's 1st service today (1200 mile), all excited to drive it out with less limitations, and they found an axle seal leak in the back left. So I got a loaner and may have to wait for the part they're trying to overnight. I'd rather they find a leak now, then have a problem later. Anybody ever have or hear of this?

pikkagtr · 03-21-2016, 03:00 PM

It happens
No mfg is ever perfect and parts do come defective from the factory
At least they caught it early and no dmg was done

DocWeatherington · 03-21-2016, 04:35 PM

Please keep us updated

04RC51 · 03-21-2016, 05:00 PM

Shit happens, no big deal.

Xtabi · 03-21-2016, 05:23 PM

Thanks for sharing I'll keep my eyes open for the same issue.

Glad to see your dealer spotted it and proactively fixed it.

tremendo · 03-24-2016, 11:50 PM

Car has been fixed since Wednesday early and awaiting my pick up. It was a semi serious process to repair, but glad they caught it. I'm off near Las Vegas recording a CD, I get back Saturday night so I can't get it until Monday. I've been anxiously awaiting driving it after its 1200 service.

tremendo · 03-28-2016, 02:25 PM

Got car, all good. Not a common problem, but no biggie since it was caught during service. Kudos to those guys.

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tremendo Private First Class 41 Rep 114 Posts Drives: 2016 M4 Convertible Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	Axel seal leak Brought my new M4 Convertible in for it's 1st service today (1200 mile), all excited to drive it out with less limitations, and they found an axle seal leak in the back left. So I got a loaner and may have to wait for the part they're trying to overnight. I'd rather they find a leak now, then have a problem later. Anybody ever have or hear of this? Last edited by tremendo; 03-21-2016 at 02:48 PM..
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pikkagtr Go Spurs Go 3924 Rep 2,878 Posts Drives: 2022 GR Zupra Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (-1)	It happens No mfg is ever perfect and parts do come defective from the factory At least they caught it early and no dmg was done
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Xtabi Colonel 1719 Rep 2,135 Posts Drives: 2016 M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0)	Thanks for sharing I'll keep my eyes open for the same issue. Glad to see your dealer spotted it and proactively fixed it. __________________ 2016 F80 \| MG/SO \| DCT \| Adaptive M Suspension \| 19" Black 437M Wheels \| CF Roof \| CF Trim
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tremendo Private First Class 41 Rep 114 Posts Drives: 2016 M4 Convertible Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	Car has been fixed since Wednesday early and awaiting my pick up. It was a semi serious process to repair, but glad they caught it. I'm off near Las Vegas recording a CD, I get back Saturday night so I can't get it until Monday. I've been anxiously awaiting driving it after its 1200 service.
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03-28-2016, 02:25 PM	#7
tremendo Private First Class 41 Rep 114 Posts Drives: 2016 M4 Convertible Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	Got car, all good. Not a common problem, but no biggie since it was caught during service. Kudos to those guys.
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