<M42> Re: Oil leaks on a E36/M42

[Steve.Goldstein@xxxxxxxxxx (Steve Goldstein)]

FWIW, I had the front main seal on my 1991 318is (same engine) replaced
about 18 months ago at around 85k miles.  Similar symptom.

BTW, I've noticed that the oil pan bolts have a tendency to loosen.  It's
not a bad idea to periodically go 'round and snug them all with a 10mm
wrench.  I don't know what torque they take, I just get them reasonably
hand-tight with a 6" long wrench.

Steve Goldstein
'91 318is  oil pan bolts presently tight
'85 325e   who knows???


>Jim Metts wrote:
>
>I have a 1992 318iS and have a small oil leak.  It seems to be dripping from the
>crankcase positioner sensor.  I have tried to see where it come from and the
>oil seems to be coming down the wire leading to this positioner sensor.  I would
>guess the the crankcase front oil seal is the problem.  Any experience with
>this problem?
>
>I have looked at the repair manual and the one part I am concerned about is
>removing the crankcase pully and exactly how to remove the nut.  Any ideas?
>
>Thanks in advance for any help.
>

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