Cam seals
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tommo320i
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I'm looking at buying a 325 and the chappy says that the cam seal weeps a little oil. apperently its a common problem, any thoughts?......
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Martinaston
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If the guy pointed it out what didn't he point out ?
As for the seal just ignore it unless it's a river.
Get it fixed next time the timing belt is done.
As for the seal just ignore it unless it's a river.
Get it fixed next time the timing belt is done.
There is NO nucleus.
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koos
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done mine when i did the cambelt, seal goes into a little housing which bolts onto the head and is sealed by a o'ring, about Ԛ£7 for the 2 from BMW.
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rickk
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It is a common problem... and nothing much to worry about.
Just replace it when you get do the belt..
Just replace it when you get do the belt..