#ZedShed Z3M - Save or not to save!

[Lee]

Good info regarding the wire in the sensor, didn’t know that’s how it operates.

Rear spring pads are in and has 10mm each side. You sure it don’t have a top pad, that would leave it metal on metal.

Would have liked some more time to investigate the oil leak, you could very likely be right. There was so much silicone around the sump though.

 

[Pingu]

Good info regarding the wire in the sensor, didn’t know that’s how it operates.

Rear spring pads are in and has 10mm each side. You sure it don’t have a top pad, that would leave it metal on metal.

Would have liked some more time to investigate the oil leak, you could very likely be right. There was so much silicone around the sump though.

Sorry, you are right - there is an upper pad, but it is different. There's something not right with yours, as it shouldn't bend down like yours does.

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If my memory serves, the pads are just like the RealOEM images - the top one has a little cap shape to it, and the bottom one has the top of the cap cut off.

Looking at the image for a second time, I think the problem (if there is one,- which I now doubt) would be solved by rotating the spring.

 

[bertiejaffa]

I'll bet the oil at the rear of the engine is NOT from the rear main, but from the constant pressure valve.

Gary - you beat me to it ! I was just going to tag you.!!

Basically my first M had a little oil leak and my garage couldn't figure out wher it was coming from and then Pingu mentioned this little sensor to me and it turned out to be exactly what he suggested.