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R50/53 what's leaking

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Old 08-29-2017, 07:56 PM
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what's leaking

I just opened the hood and saw some leaks. any ideas what's leaking?
I don't see any drops on the floor.

 
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Old 08-30-2017, 03:29 AM
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I do not see anything.
 
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Old 08-30-2017, 02:01 PM
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The filter housing gasket and oil cooler gaskets are a very notorious leak in that area, I've even seen the oil pressure sensor leak. A long time leak at the valve cover gasket could also migrate to that area as well.

But from the video you can make anything out.
 
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