Oil leak

tyke100 said:

After about 10k miles in a bit over 1 year and so far, touch wood no major problems.apart from a blown bulb, I should start fixing this dreaded oil drip.
Not loosing any amount from it but the p38 always marks his territory which is annoying.
I know it comes.from the oilfilter housing somewhere.
Replaced the cap a while ago after I been told that's the cause, and still dripping spots.

Can you selal the housing ( not the lid ) and pipes down to the engine somehow?

Don't fancy spending a fortune on new filterhousing and pipe.etc .

Its a 2.5 diesel BMW 6.cyl

Any tips greatly appreacheated.

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tomcat59alan said:

Is it the aluminium or the plastic toped oil filter? I believe some of the o rings give a dripping problem. Perhaps a filter and o ring change using a good make will cure the problem.

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