I just rescued my first bmw tackling a/c problems.
hvac guy diagnosed leak in cabin (smell detecktor) replace evaporator and valve. $65 diagnosis with freon refill.
quote $650 for work and parts...doing it myself.
opened access #7 to evaporator star screws btw.
and this is the reason of my post its full of white goop like paste sealant of some sort any ideas? thank you.