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rocker cover gasket leaking

1998 BMW 520
135,000 MILES
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YADSINGH4615
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Changed Rocker cover gasket on 1998 bmw e39, but it has failed after two weeks and oil is leaking from one corner. Any possible solution? or anything i am missing.
Aug 22, 2012 at 9:11 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Recheck the torquing.
Ensure the gasket is seated correctly. Did you clean the cover throughly? Any residual gasket stuck to cover can result in leakages.
Check for cracks at the cover.
Aug 22, 2012 at 9:46 AM
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