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Likely oil leaks on M20 Engine?
Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 12:29 pm
by carson218
Got a slight oil leak on my 325i cabby....puddles in garage are getting substantial....not had it up on ramp or axle stands but been unable to see where it is coming from...any suggestions of prime suspects and how to fix?
Re: Likely oil leaks on M20 Engine?
Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 12:49 pm
by Jon_Bmw
Sadly it could be coming from all sorts of places on an m20.
Best to get it steam cleaned then you'll be able to see where it is coming from a lot easier. I would have thought sump gasket or a hairline crack in the sump to get the puddles you are describing.
Re: Likely oil leaks on M20 Engine?
Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 1:05 pm
by GDBN
Could well be the oil control valve gasket.
Repair kit is cheap and available through zimmerbimmer.
Here's a link with all you need.
http://e30.bmwdiy.info/oil-leak/index.html
Easy enough to check if this is where your leak originates.
G