1999 BMW 740 Oil leaking from filter housing cover

1999 BMW 740
168,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SKIPV
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Replaced oil filter and gaskets about 1K ago and now there is a slight leak from the oil filter housing cover. I waited about an hour before removing cover and oil spilled out. Finally drained when I removed filter. Replaced filter and gasket (Mann). It has done this several times. What could be the problem. Thanks
Oct 16, 2010 at 8:31 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the oil pressure with a mechanical gauge to find out what's the oil pump is doing-pressure relief valve could be sticking closed overpressurizing the system
Oct 17, 2010 at 1:34 AM
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DOCHAGERTY
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I have seen this several times. The cap will possibly require replacement, it is available from this site: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=GH83&mospid=47531&btnr=11_1414&hg=11&fg=30
Oct 17, 2010 at 5:58 AM
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