Oil seepage or leak or something else?

My1er135i · 01-05-2021, 12:09 AM

Just in between the coils above the head.
2011 N55 engine, 135i Manual transmission.

Lester · 01-05-2021, 08:28 AM

How many miles? Your car might be needing an oil filter housing gasket replaced, and the valve cover gasket replaced if they haven't already been done. Next will be the oil pan gasket.

NorthernDancer · 01-05-2021, 02:15 PM

valve cover gasket

My1er135i · 01-07-2021, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Lester

How many miles? Your car might be needing an oil filter housing gasket replaced, and the valve cover gasket replaced if they haven't already been done. Next will be the oil pan gasket.

44K Miles already did the oil housing gasket done. Valve cover done.

My1er135i · 01-07-2021, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by NorthernDancer

valve cover gasket

This is not a valve cover gasket. This is some sort of plug looking component located on the head in between spark plug coils.

MightyMouseTech · 01-07-2021, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by My1er135i

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Originally Posted by NorthernDancer

valve cover gasket

This is not a valve cover gasket. This is some sort of plug looking component located on the head in between spark plug coils.

That is the connector for the valvetronic motor. Looks to be leaking from the seal that goes around it. Can replace that seal without removing the valve cover.

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