oil leak problem !!!!

[higgs]

HELLO . . newbie here , ive recently bought a mint 325i sport ( which i thought it was ) and got it checked over the weekend , problem is shes leaking oil in the engine at the front drivers side . wondering anyone have this problem and would it an arm and leg to fix , my mechanic reconned

[slideways]

check the pipes going from the oil filter housing to the oil cooler. you'll see them leave the engine and head for the front of the car. from what i have gathered oil leaks seem to be a problem with these cars...

[Simon]

Very common leak here, as mentioned, where the oil filter housing is situated, o-ring has probably perished or gone brittle, there's a repair kit available from the dealers, easy job to do too!

[koos]

hi there, i got a 320, and it was pissing oil, the cam shaft seal and o'ring were leaking and running down the r/h side of the block, almost to the firewall. Got to take the camshaft pulley off though, steam cleam it and take it for a spin.