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2002 BMW 325xi Question: What is the most likely cause of an oil leak from the front of my engine.

 

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Poiyox, Easthampton, MA, March 14, 2013, 23:22
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I have already replaced the valve cover gasket. That seemed to help. However, the engine will sometimes run a little rough when I start it and the oil light comes on. If I shut the engine off after a minute and restart it. It will pure like a kitten and the oil light goes off. Could this have anything to do with the VANOS control unit? How do we find the leak? Thanks, Bill Poirier

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    Greg's Orange Auto (8805 Answers) , Orange, CA - (714) 482-6185
    globalhelper March 15, 2013, 06:14
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    seek diag and insp to location of oil leak from your mech

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    Poiyox, March 16, 2013, 14:54
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    I am in the process of working with a mechanic. Should I get a specialist? Thanks, Bill P.

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    rpclements March 15, 2013, 07:47
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    Usually leak on front of motor coming from crankshaft seal.

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    Poiyox, March 16, 2013, 15:02
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    Wow! A crankshaft seal leak on this car is expensive to fix, right? I was hoping it might have been the VANOS solenoid valve or the VANOS Control unit. They seemed to be a little easier to get at according to the repair manual. I will let you know what I find out. In the mean time I have been driving the car. It seems to drive and handle great. Thanks for the advice! Bill P.

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