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<blockquote data-quote="Chrix" data-source="post: 31351" data-attributes="member: 20930"><p>Referring to my thread here; <a href="http://www.bmwclubmalaysia.com/forums/showthread.php?45984-My-94-325M&p=770347&viewfull=1#post770347" target="_blank">http://www.bmwclubmalaysia.com/forums/showthread.php?45984-My-94-325M&p=770347&viewfull=1#post770347</a>In an attempt to repair the leak, mechanic change the valve cover.. however oil is still leaking onto the hot exhaust (I could burst into flames any day now <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite9" alt=":eek:" title="Eek! :eek:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":eek:" />)The engine is also low on compression & sounds absolutely terrible, however I am getting 15.2L for 120KM (100% city driving).While the valve cover was off, the head looks pretty good according to my untrained eye..Any ideas where it is leaking from?, could it be the exhaust manifold gasket? Does my poor E36 require a new heart? The rest of her is fine, just got a clutch job last week..Am I doomed? or is there still hope?:verysadface:</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Chrix, post: 31351, member: 20930"] Referring to my thread here; [URL="http://www.bmwclubmalaysia.com/forums/showthread.php?45984-My-94-325M&p=770347&viewfull=1#post770347"]http://www.bmwclubmalaysia.com/forums/showthread.php?45984-My-94-325M&p=770347&viewfull=1#post770347[/URL]In an attempt to repair the leak, mechanic change the valve cover.. however oil is still leaking onto the hot exhaust (I could burst into flames any day now :eek:)The engine is also low on compression & sounds absolutely terrible, however I am getting 15.2L for 120KM (100% city driving).While the valve cover was off, the head looks pretty good according to my untrained eye..Any ideas where it is leaking from?, could it be the exhaust manifold gasket? Does my poor E36 require a new heart? The rest of her is fine, just got a clutch job last week..Am I doomed? or is there still hope?:verysadface: [/QUOTE]
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