Oil leak around engine on E38 728i

[moolahlee 1]

Hi there,

Recently purchased a E38 728i and have known there was a lingering problem of some oil leaking around the lower left hand side of the engine. It often results in burnt oil smoke coming from the bonnet while idling in traffic. It has also increased gas consumption and a loss of low end torque. Have googled the symptoms but want to hear some thoughts from you guys. The car has done 186xxx and is good mechanical condition otherewise.

Thanks heaps

[*Glenn* 854]

Rocker cover , oil filter remote housing, dip stick breather hose, sump gasket, oil filler cap, PCV valve & associated breather hoses

[NZ00Z3 187]

Symptoms are hallmark of a crank case ventilation problem

[Allanw 1071]

Rocker cover , oil filter remote housing, dip stick breather hose, sump gasket, oil filler cap, PCV valve & associated breather hoses

And you mean ALL of them, not one of them, right?

[NZ00Z3 187]

Sounds like you have a pressurised crank case forcing oil out some where.

Suggest:

1) Find the leak and order the gasket

2) Order the PCV and all associated hoses.

3) Change the PCV and all Associated hoses

4) change the leaking gasket.