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Originally Posted by Thewolfbmw
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Originally Posted by Auricom
Looks like M Sport rear-axle differential, output shafts. The silver finned portion is the rear cover and the tubing in the last photo is the vent pipe.
Looks like a slow leak, but I'd limit high speed driving and definitely take it to the dealer to confirm.
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Definitely is a M Sport Diff.
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Originally Posted by Thewolfbmw
Sorry about the poor photo orientation. I will follow up next week. Hoping its just something that came loose. I doubt it a coincidence this happened a couple days after I final decided to push it hard and get some 40 - 100 and 60 - 130 times.
I sent my SA the photos this afternoon and said they would have a car ready for me when I can get it in next week.
My SA is truly one of a kind and the only reason I keep buy BMW's.
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Not an uncommon issue with M Differentials, but disheartening on a new and low mileage M50i though good that the issue surfaced early. Hopefully it's just the seals and not gasket (requiring a rebuild or rep).
Keep us posted.