u/AmoebaAny

BMW x5 sport 2001 4.4i

Timing chains and guides were done by an (ex) friend on the cheap.

Everything seemed ok for a while until it developed a serious oil leak.
On inspection the main oil seal looks pinched.

Hasn’t been touched for a year but now it could be scrap unless I can remedy this cheaply.

Am I looking at a complete strip down or can this be manipulated back into position somehow?

Note: I have no idea what I’m doing.

Just clipped the curb driving the Missus’ car and I’ve taken a lump out of the rubber.
The tires are only a month old. 😫

We took it to the garage quick to see and the mechanic told us that it’s absolutely fine as you can’t see any metal, and that is it no issue to drive on.
I’m a bit unsure as we want to drive long distance soon.

We would appreciate a second opinion before we rush to take it to another garage for another new tire.