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    Oil Leak

    I have had a little oil drip for a while that leaves about 2 2" spots after driving it. I just replaced the valve cover seal and rocker shaft seals but there is still a bit of a leak. I have looked around the oil cooler and housing and it is not that as it seems to be coming from the front of the motor, is there anything besides the front main seal that could be leaking? Thanks for the help.

    #2
    Cam seal, front main seal, intermediate shaft seal

    could be a power steering hose too.
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      #3
      my PS is feeling like shit, making noises and im leaking oil, so now im j learning that they could be related....?

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        #4
        Originally posted by bmwannabe
        my PS is feeling like shit, making noises and im leaking oil, so now im j learning that they could be related....?
        Have you topped off your PS fluid lately... its no doubt way low.
        Tenured Automotive Service Professional - Avid BMW Enthusiast

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          #5
          yeah i should check that out.

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            #6
            It is oil as I have to add oil every 1000+ miles and the spots it leaves are black. Probably going to take apart the front end starting next week. Anything I should change besides front main, cam seal, and timing belt? Where is the intermediate shaft seal? Thanks for the help.

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              #7
              If you are looking at the front of the engine its on the right lower side, the seal is behind the pulley.
              Intermediate shaft drives the oil pump.

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                #8
                Sweet, thanks Dan and Jordan for the help. If anyone else has any hints that would be great.

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