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Oil Leak Help

Old Nov 11, 2023 | 03:58 PM
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Have a 2011 R56 S, Been smelling like burning oil. Today got underneath and cleaned everything off then started it up and ran for about 10 minutes. It started dripping right away so it's a pretty bad leak. Can anyone help me identify what is leaking.

See the pics. In the front of the engine. Nothing above shows any fluid. Thanks


 
Old Nov 17, 2023 | 12:21 PM
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Hi could you take a photo a bit further back to help identify the area of the engine?
 
Old Nov 17, 2023 | 12:48 PM
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Hi could you take a photo a bit further back to help identify the area of the engine?
Thanks. Due to lack of time, I brought to a local shop and they replaced the outer gaskets which were drying out. Leak fixed! Only 2 hours of shop time required so cost was reasonable.
 
Old Nov 17, 2023 | 01:59 PM
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OK no problem do you know which gasket?
 
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