leaking front oil seal. cost and time to replace? 1998 318i Auto

Asked by Jamcan Nov 18, 2013 at 07:15 AM about the 1998 BMW 3 Series 318i Sedan RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Car has done 300,000 km. Has badly leaking front oil seal. Engine is using oil
4litres/5000km. Lot of piston ring blow by and high crank case pressure.
Car body quite good. Suspension and brakes good.
What does a change over engine cost?
Is it worth doing rings and bearings?

2 Answers

Thanks Tom. Based on what you say I think I will tidy it up and sell it. Cheers James

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