1999 BMW 740 OIL IN SPARK PLUG WELLS

1999 BMW 740
121,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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740KSLAV
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WILL REPLACING THE SPARK PLUGS HELP STOP PLUG WELLS FROM FILLING WITH OIL?
Feb 8, 2009 at 6:02 PM
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RASMATAZ
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You need to check if the valve cover gasket is leaking.
Feb 8, 2009 at 6:51 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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Ras is on the right track. You have valve cover gaskets leaking into the spark plug wells and they will require replacement and there might also be a need for other work such as a valley pan replacement, the PCV plate and the throttle plate profile gasket.
Feb 8, 2009 at 9:40 PM
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