Date: Sun, 09 Mar 2003 20:58:07 +0000 From: Grunff <grunffnopsam.com> Subject: Re: '88 900i 8v oil leak still at sump plug area: oh dear - help
tom wrote: > (So I undo engine oil drain plug and out comes the oil...) > > the aluminium has a (now get this) > 1mm GROOVE IN THE ALUMINIUM ENGINE BOLCK, > WHERE THE PLUG WASHER MEETS THE ENGINE. > > How the dickens could that happen. Where is this groove? What shape is it? Does it go round the ring, or perpendicular to it? Is it a crack (not uncommon)? -- Grunff
