540-6 valve covers leaking (archive)

I recently noticed some oil leakage around my valve covers on my '97 540-6. I checked oil and levels were OK, but it scares me to think that this is happening.

Car is off warranty. What else should I check? Can I replace valve cover gaskets myself, or should I have BMW service $$$$$.

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Re: 540-6 valve covers leaking Paul 19:14 12/17/2000 (0)
Re: 540-6 valve covers leaking RevHigh 18:40 12/17/2000 (6)
- Re: 540-6 valve covers leaking Fly2LoW 19:39 12/17/2000 (5)
  - No puns intended I pressume? |-} RevHigh 19:52 12/17/2000 (4)
    - Did you get my attachment yet? Fly2LoW 19:56 12/17/2000 (3)
      - that was my work email..I'll get it manana. RevHigh 19:57 12/17/2000 (2)
        
        Re: that was my work email..I'll get it manana. Fly2LoW 20:01 12/17/2000 (1)
        
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