Oil leak ?

[Raynald]

Hello
I have a massive oil leak on my engine (318i 1994 300000km) I clean it with brake cleaner and I find where the oil is leaking, from the corner between the engine block and the chains case or the head, back of the A/C compressor support !

What are you suggest ?


Ray

[Jeron]

Sounds like you have already identified the problem. I would re-gasket all the whole front covers and the valve cover.

[Raynald]

Hello Jeron,
I don't repair my leak, it is for me a big job and I need time !
today I want to check oil level to be sure to not missing...
and when i pull the stick out a lot of oil are splashing out by the tub !

do You know what happening ?

Ray

[Jeron]

What doe you mean by by the tub?

Oh, you mean tube?

There is an O-ring on the bottom of the dip stick tube. The O-ring seals the tube to the oil pan. Normally the dip stick tube is held tightly in place by the top bracket but if that bracket is loose then the bottom of the tube can become dislodged and that will leak a lot of oil.

[Raynald]

Thanks !
when I removed the stick, I have a lot of pression and oil spashing by the top of the tube ...
it is like I have too much pression in the engine !
I saw too some oil leaking by the oil cap on the head cover !
Sorry for my bad english I am french Canadian !
Ray

[Jeron]

When you pull the dip stick tube with the engine running, the engine should continue to idle normally.

The problem could be your crankcase ventilator.

crankcase ventilator = PCV = cyclone separator

[Raynald]

Thanks
can You give to me more information about ... Where is this ventilator ?
crankcase ventilator = PCV = cyclone separator

Thanks

Ray

[Jeron]

I looked it up, yours doesnt have a cyclone separator it hasd an old fashioned PCV valve.

#11 here:
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=CA53&mospid=47490&btnr=11_1408&hg=11&fg=15

[Raynald]

Hello Jeron ,
I was on the road for working,
I am back at home now I will check it tomorrow !

Thanks again !
Ray