M42club.com - Home of the BMW E30/E36 318i/iS

DISCUSSION => Engine + Driveline => Topic started by: KenC on January 21, 2009, 12:12:26 PM

Title: Oil Leak from Chain Tensioner
Post by: KenC on January 21, 2009, 12:12:26 PM

I have a slow, steady leak from my chain tensioner cap.  It's as tight as it needs to be... I think it may have been overtightened in the past.  Anyhow, what can I do to stop the leak?  Will teflon tape work?

Title: Oil Leak from Chain Tensioner
Post by: rhogg on January 21, 2009, 01:20:48 PM

Change the metal gasket if it has been over tightened. It also leaks if its not there.

Title: Oil Leak from Chain Tensioner
Post by: KenC on January 21, 2009, 04:48:37 PM

Ordered a new gasket. Thanks.