[bmw] Oil leak...

["Douglas M. Max" <DMax@xxxxxxxxx>]

Just noticed dripping oil in my  '92 325i...coming from a bolt on rear
of oil pan.  I'll have to look again, but I believe it's a bolt that's
horizontal and pointing front to rear.

Is there any chance that if I just replace the bolt and tighten it, the
leak will go away?  If it's the oil pan, anyone with DIY instructions
for getting it off and gasket replaced without lifting the engine?  How
long can I live with drip...?

What's a job like this cost at a dealer? And, if it is this, anything
else a competent mechanic would suggest replacing while my engine is
lifted?  I am planning on keeping this car; it's only got 110K on it.
I'm praying one of you has a non-engine removing trick for this gasket!

Doug

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