leak above Valve Cover Gasket Level - 2005 BMW 545i
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leak above Valve Cover Gasket Level - 2005 BMW 545i
As I am getting prepared to replace the right side VC gasket, I noticed gunk/oil traces around the #4 ignition plug area (see picture). These cannot be as a result of leaking gasket, correct? I believe the parts in that areas are the #4 ignition coil, intake Camshaft sensor and the exhaust camshaft sensor (agree?).
maybe the spark plug cavity gasket be leaking (not sure if these cars have one). what else guys? This is my first time doing this, just wanted to make sure I don't make a bigger mess.
maybe the spark plug cavity gasket be leaking (not sure if these cars have one). what else guys? This is my first time doing this, just wanted to make sure I don't make a bigger mess.
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As I am getting prepared to replace the right side VC gasket, I noticed gunk/oil traces around the #4 ignition plug area (see picture). These cannot be as a result of leaking gasket, correct? I believe the parts in that areas are the #4 ignition coil, intake Camshaft sensor and the exhaust camshaft sensor (agree?).
maybe the spark plug cavity gasket be leaking (not sure if these cars have one). what else guys? This is my first time doing this, just wanted to make sure I don't make a bigger mess.
maybe the spark plug cavity gasket be leaking (not sure if these cars have one). what else guys? This is my first time doing this, just wanted to make sure I don't make a bigger mess.
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thanks for the input H F. So if there is oil inside then should I replace the spark plug tube (I think it is around 35 bucks each - 11127570219), or is there a separate O ring? Could not find any part number in raeloem.
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I'm not sure if they sell an o ring kit separate . I just cleaned mine up and inspected them and used the same ones . So far no leaks .
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I'm not sure if this is the same thing that I posted here yesterday https://5series.net/forums/e60-discu...oticed-138931/
Pardon my noob-ness, but is the eccentric shaft sensor different from cam sensor?
Pardon my noob-ness, but is the eccentric shaft sensor different from cam sensor?
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I'm not sure if this is the same thing that I posted here yesterday https://5series.net/forums/e60-discu...oticed-138931/
Pardon my noob-ness, but is the eccentric shaft sensor different from cam sensor?
Pardon my noob-ness, but is the eccentric shaft sensor different from cam sensor?
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