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tavo80816 11-24-2016 01:07 PM

Help finding oil leak
 
My 2002 X5 4.4 had a massive leak from the upper timing covers and valve covers. Replaced them, double checked and no triple checked.

Still have an oil leak somewhere on the right side of the engine only. The oil come out from the weirdest spot (check the pic.)

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a39...psd0vxwbpy.png

Any ideas?

HAPPY THANKSGIVING.

Emory39 11-28-2016 05:13 PM

there is no pic

bcredliner 11-28-2016 08:37 PM

No way to know source by exit point. Suggest that you clean the engine and then trace the leak from the exit point toward the top of the engine.

Emory39 11-29-2016 10:13 AM

Is it that axle seal?

gatojurko 11-29-2016 10:15 AM

There is a possibility that the leaking happens only when driving! Yes...you have to clean the engine completelly there...and then leave it...if nothing happens..then drive it! On clean surface you have to see leaking point!

X53Jay4.8is 11-29-2016 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tavo80816 (Post 1093842)
My 2002 X5 4.4 had a massive leak from the upper timing covers and valve covers. Replaced them, double checked and no triple checked.

Still have an oil leak somewhere on the right side of the engine only. The oil come out from the weirdest spot (check the pic.)

Any ideas?

HAPPY THANKSGIVING.

You have got to pressure wash the engine and underbelly of the engine first or at least clean it up with some brake cleaner. Once you have it clean then you can monitor for the leak.


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