1995 BMW 740 Black Soot

1995 BMW 740
90,000 MILES • V8 • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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REWELLER
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I have black soot coming out of my hood vents, and convering my engine. This just started. Any ideas what is causing this?
Dec 10, 2008 at 11:22 AM
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DOCHAGERTY
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Could be something eating up a drive belt.
Dec 10, 2008 at 3:32 PM
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