Any help identifying this oil leak? I think ive found the root of the problem.
05-20-2013, 11:34 PM
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Originally Posted by YaHoo!:10478328
If you are pointing at the source then it appears you need to replace that oil return tube.
05-21-2013, 08:05 AM
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I doubt that's the source of the leak. Check for possible leaks on the top of the engine, like Feral said. I would check the oil pressure sender and breather hoses.
05-21-2013, 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Rocket Rob:10478936
I doubt that's the source of the leak. Check for possible leaks on the top of the engine, like Feral said. I would check the oil pressure sender and breather hoses.
Ahhh thanks! Ill look at that today
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05-21-2013, 11:05 AM
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I agree with Feral and Rob. Top of the engine leaking down (confirm by looking for oil with a flashlight behind the throttle body which is behind your engine fan).
I was just chasing oil leaks and found that the breather housing gasket and the pressure sender O ring were likely the culprits and replaced both. Also look into timing chain adjuster cover gasket - it is right there near your hand on the underside- it is upwind of your leak but is a known leaker and it's easy to replace the metal gasket.
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I was just chasing oil leaks and found that the breather housing gasket and the pressure sender O ring were likely the culprits and replaced both. Also look into timing chain adjuster cover gasket - it is right there near your hand on the underside- it is upwind of your leak but is a known leaker and it's easy to replace the metal gasket.
Mike
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05-21-2013, 06:53 PM
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This is what is going on right behind my fan
Edit:
Just dipped a paper towel down there, pulled it back up, nothing was on it... okay so I try again, I know I got some of that fluid on it... pull it back up... completely clear!
I touch it... yup it's wet... but its not oil?
Clearly the pictures underneath had oil dripping everywhere... have I unearthed a new leak??
Edit:
Just dipped a paper towel down there, pulled it back up, nothing was on it... okay so I try again, I know I got some of that fluid on it... pull it back up... completely clear!
I touch it... yup it's wet... but its not oil?
Clearly the pictures underneath had oil dripping everywhere... have I unearthed a new leak??
05-21-2013, 07:44 PM
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Looks like it comes from above and pools at the lowest level. Breather gasket or oil pressure sensor are your first bet, I think.
Did someone overfill by any chance? If you overfill, oil will end up in your intake plenum and drip out over time. Ask me how I found that one....
Did you check the various oil hose connections around the intake system?
Just a few thoughts.
Did someone overfill by any chance? If you overfill, oil will end up in your intake plenum and drip out over time. Ask me how I found that one....
Did you check the various oil hose connections around the intake system?
Just a few thoughts.
05-21-2013, 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by cjoenck:10480651
Looks like it comes from above and pools at the lowest level. Breather gasket or oil pressure sensor are your first bet, I think.
Did someone overfill by any chance? If you overfill, oil will end up in your intake plenum and drip out over time. Ask me how I found that one....
Did you check the various oil hose connections around the intake system?
Just a few thoughts.
Did someone overfill by any chance? If you overfill, oil will end up in your intake plenum and drip out over time. Ask me how I found that one....
Did you check the various oil hose connections around the intake system?
Just a few thoughts.
You know what? Everytime I check the oil through h the dipstick, it's at least an inch above max
05-21-2013, 07:57 PM
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What does the in dash oil level gauge tell you after the car is warmed up and you are at a stop and on a level surface?
05-21-2013, 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by RicardoD:10480679
What does the in dash oil level gauge tell you after the car is warmed up and you are at a stop and on a level surface?