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Re: Oil Leak

     I fixed this problem on my brother-in-law's 87 325is last summer.  The 
     oil is leaking for the pressure relief valve in the oil filter head 
     housing (the part the oil filter connects to).  The leak is so common 
     that BMW has a repair kit with a new seal and spring.  If I remember 
     right it was about $30 for the kit.  It will take you a hour to do 
     plus an oil change (the filter needs to be removed).
     
     Cheers
     John
     
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     >From: [email protected]
     >Date: Wed, 21 Dec 1994 08:46:32 -0500 Subject: 325 oil leak
     
     >I have a small oil leak in my 87 325is; I get a few drops on the 
     >ground just under the area of the oil filter.  I assumed at first 
     >that the filter was not seated correctly, but replacements have not 
     >solved the problem.  Before
     >I start removing stuff to track the leak down, I was wondering if 
     >this is
     >a common problem, and if there is something in particular for which I 
     >should look.