E53 2004 engine oil leak replace pan gasket

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Originally Posted by trainwreck

Thanks. Just read up on that method. I may try it in the future. But I don’t think it will help my leak as the leak is pretty heavy while the car is just sitting with the front on jack stands. I don’t think i really have any way around replacing the pan gasket. And I already installed a new ccv

Sounds like your pan gasket. Best way to tell is to thoroughly degrease the area and then put UV dye in the oil. Look at the area with a black light flashlight (cheap) and it will lead you to your leak.