M50 Front Crankshaft Oilseal

[John S Busby]

I have a 1992 525i fitted with the M50 engine. Oil drips from up behind the crankshaft pulley so I am assuming the front oilseal needs replacing. Is this a straightforward job? If so a summary of the process would be much appreciated.

[winfred]

you may want to clean the front of the motor well and make sure it's the crank seal that's leaking, i may of seen one leaking m50/52 front seal over the years but have encountered dozens of leaking oil filter housing to block gaskets (which is close to the front of the motor)

[John S Busby]

Thanks Winfred. Is the oil filter housing gasket an easy fix?

[winfred]

it's a bit of a pain but not too bad