Mid left side engine oil leak

[Overboost]

I hate to be the bearer of bad news but my guess is the OPG leaking with those kind of miles. All the M54B30 engines do it, mine was pouring at under 200,000 miles.

[X5chemist]

Originally Posted by Overboost

I hate to be the bearer of bad news but my guess is the OPG leaking with those kind of miles. All the M54B30 engines do it, mine was pouring at under 200,000 miles.

It's hitting 150000 now. The oil pan gasket is on my list. The drips are from not moving for two weeks. The foam oil sipping out makes sense. New rear and shafts are going on as soon as I can access a lift. Hopefully in January. Is the diff in the way to replace the oil pan gasket?

[Overboost]

Originally Posted by X5chemist

It's hitting 150000 now. The oil pan gasket is on my list. The drips are from not moving for two weeks. The foam oil sipping out makes sense. New rear and shafts are going on as soon as I can access a lift. Hopefully in January. Is the diff in the way to replace the oil pan gasket?

Yes sir, that is why all the 3.0L OPG's leak. Diff is bolted to the pan.