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BMW E39 5 Series 1997-2003 (525i, 528i, 540i, M5, sport wagon) E39 Drippy Engine Oil Plug

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TBear

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E39 Drippy Engine Oil Plug
Posted: Feb 7, 2012 9:36 AM
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threads seem to be fine (ie. not stripped at all), if fact, you can torque the oil plug very much when tightening. however, it leaks (small drip) and i've replaced the washer/gasket with each oil change. car has 260,000 miles on it. any suggestions?
Charlie

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Re: E39 Drippy Engine Oil Plug
Posted: Feb 7, 2012 9:40 AM   in response to: TBear in response to: TBear
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I would consider getting a new plug, or a few wraps at the shoulder end with a heavy-duty teflon tape.

-Charlie
Hasso

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Re: E39 Drippy Engine Oil Plug
Posted: Feb 9, 2012 3:01 AM   in response to: TBear in response to: TBear
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Last time a change oil on my 540 this happends
http://www.autopower.se/galleriet/bloggbilder/00019029_s640.jpg
with the oil plugg. M12/½.
Make me a new oilplugg from a standard M12½ bolt and clean the treads in the oilpan who seems OK.
I buy a new oilplug to next oilchange proberly the cheapest part that i have buy from the local BMW dealer.
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