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Re: Oil leak - 1989 325i - help! (archive)
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Posted by Fransisco on August 05, 2001 at 20:35:54:

In Reply to: Oil leak - 1989 325i - help! posted by Mike on August 05, 2001 at 18:38:30:


I have an oil leak on the passenger side of my 1989 325i. This is a pretty good leak! It is not the oil cooler adapter or the oil pressure switch. It appears (as far as I can see) to be between the head & block at the front of the engine (number 1). Any idea what this could be? I've already checked the valve cover gasket & the rubber plugs & they are OK. Cam seal maybe? Anyone had a problem with head gasket leaking at this spot (hope its not the head gasket)? Is it possible to re-torque the head bolts, and if so, what would the procedure be?

Thanks
Mike

Mike,

sounds like the head gasket but dont lose hope just yet,...how long have u has the car for? and has it ever overheated with you driving? how HOT had the car been running before you spotted the leak? it is possible that the previous owner has neglected the cars cooling system before he has sold it to you.
However,i agree with the other dude and advise you to take the bm to a mechanic to get it professionally checked out and confirm the problem.

All the best,

Fransisco

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