Smoke test leak?

2004 BMW 530I
190,000 MILES • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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PSMITH
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I did a smoke test and the only leak I have is coming from around the alternator.
Aug 31, 2024 at 11:21 AM
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STRAILER
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I believe there is a crankcase breather hose that runs under the intake manifold. Can you upload images of the location the best you can? This is what it looks like. Check out the images (below). Please upload pictures or videos in your response of any problems so we can see what to help you with.
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Aug 31, 2024 at 5:27 PM
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