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m52 E30
12-07-2006, 07:34 PM
After "finishing" my project and working out the initial tuning, I noticed a small oil leak around the crank casing area and realize this is attributed to plugging up some plumbing. My crank breather (on the very front of the block) is not plugged, but after searches I noticed a correlation between a plugged ICV, etc and pressurized crank casing leaks through the gasket sealant. Given this is obviously the result of pressue accumulation, I was curious if anyone has a more specific diagnosis or similar problem. I would just go out and run through the steps, but the car is at a shop across town where I do my work on the seldom occasion I have free time. Any input is appreciated, thanks,

-Hunter

RRdawho?
12-07-2006, 09:22 PM
It would also leak our of the dipstick area. Check that out. Mine leaks outta there all the time.

Goofynick6
12-07-2006, 09:50 PM
Just give it some thought. If your crankcase vent has boost going into it, then you're putting boost into the crankcase, oilpan, etc.