i have an oil leak..., and i don't know from where! |
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i have an oil leak..., and i don't know from where! |
red914 |
Apr 3 2005, 11:00 PM
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...i believe in coyotes and time as an abstract... Group: Members Posts: 862 Joined: 8-February 04 From: poulsbo, washington Member No.: 1,641 |
well, i have some ideas, but they are not good. it looks like it is coming out of the dipstick tube, or around the breather box (?) under the oil filler neck. it is not leaking a huge amount, just getting the top of the engine wet, with some oil pooling on the engine tin.
i have replaced the gasket between the engine and the breather box thing. that seemed to do it, but only for short drives. today went about 20 miles, and fresh oil was on top of the engine. it seems to be coming out laterally, and not really spraying all over; just flows around after it is down. any ideas? thanks ahead of time. |
red914 |
Apr 4 2005, 09:55 AM
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...i believe in coyotes and time as an abstract... Group: Members Posts: 862 Joined: 8-February 04 From: poulsbo, washington Member No.: 1,641 |
a couple decades ago we would have said, "dude, that is, like, so way totally gnarly hacked to the max. dude."
Kevin, i didn't realize there was gasket under the funnel. i will investigate tonight. i will also look closer at the dipstick tube. also Kevin, i have not the technology to post pics of the area, as that technology frightens and confuses me. i also have not yet been able to justify the cost. "really, honey, i need a digital camera so i can show the guys on the club website pictures of my car." nope, i don't see that one flying. |