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    Oil Dump

    Went to lunch last Friday and when I returned I noticed smoke coming from under the hood. When I got out I could smell the oil. Upon looking under I saw the oil pouring out. I had it towed over to the shop that works on it. So I went over there this morning and they got it up in the air. They were unable to pinpoint where it was coming out but they think its coming from the front of the engine somewhere.

    Any thoughts or ideas?

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    There's a seal on the side of the engine, behind the alternator mounting bracket. Search for "alternator bracket gasket"

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    Your shop must not work on a lot of BMW's if they can't pinpoint a leak on an N62 in a matter of minutes.
    ASE and BMW Master Certified Technician

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    Ya the alternator plate gasket can really leak, take it to a better shop

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