can a leaking vacuum pump result in idle surge on the 318i n42 engine?

2002 BMW 318I
108,000 MILES
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TERENCE MC LEAN
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oil is leaking from the vacuum pump onto the plate over the exhaust manifold. checks made for vacuum leaks (intake, oil separator and hoses), none found.
Mar 17, 2012 at 7:20 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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I would be thinking you may have a problem with the idle control system, have you tried scanning for any unresolved faults codes as yet?
Mar 18, 2012 at 3:48 AM
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