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Old Jan 30, 2020 | 10:03 AM
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I found an oil stain. What's the cause? And hunting alpiem. Do you have a similar experience when you stop D gear ..





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Old Jan 30, 2020 | 01:26 PM
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looks like blow by. could have an aging gasket. i wouldn't worry too much.
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Agreed with E46CT... just looks like blowby. I have a similar type of build up on my 200t's intake vacuum hose connector. Noticed it around 45k, and now I'm at 55k very spirited miles, still going strong. I wouldn't worry about it too much.
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Default surgetank gasket ??

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looks like blow by. could have an aging gasket. i wouldn't worry too much.
surge tank gasket ?
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