1998 BMW 740 Leaking seals

1998 BMW 740
78,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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RANDALL COLE
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are there options to fixing leaking engine seals besides expensive replacement e.g.additives ,etc?
estimate to repair around $1500
I am adding coolant mix presently every few weeks
Nov 22, 2008 at 2:09 AM
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DOCHAGERTY
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The M-60 motor in your car possibly is leaking from the valley pan and there is no way to repair the leak except replacement.
Nov 24, 2008 at 6:05 PM
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