I'm Leakin' Oil!
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I'm Leakin' Oil!
OK, so I pulled the passenger side of my 03 MCS apart (112,000 miles) to put on my new WMW pulley, and I discovered this:
I have an oil leak somewhere. Not sure where. But it's all over the passenger side of the engine. Last time I changed the oil I saw some on that side near the pan, so I figured it was the pan leaking. This is much worse than that... Any ideas?
There's somethin' happening here... What it is ain't exactly clear.... So stop baby what's that sound, everybody look what's going down...
I have an oil leak somewhere. Not sure where. But it's all over the passenger side of the engine. Last time I changed the oil I saw some on that side near the pan, so I figured it was the pan leaking. This is much worse than that... Any ideas?
There's somethin' happening here... What it is ain't exactly clear.... So stop baby what's that sound, everybody look what's going down...
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I never noticed this much oil, until I pulled the passenger side wheel surround to do my supercharger pulley.
Like I said, I saw a tiny bit when I changed the oil last. I haven't noticed a significant loss of oil, so it's just odd. The stuff if thick and sludgy. I can't find the source.
I will clean up the boots as best I can. What a pain in the butt.
Found this - http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/for...g/46842/page1/
Hope it's not that.
Like I said, I saw a tiny bit when I changed the oil last. I haven't noticed a significant loss of oil, so it's just odd. The stuff if thick and sludgy. I can't find the source.
I will clean up the boots as best I can. What a pain in the butt.
Found this - http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/for...g/46842/page1/
Hope it's not that.
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Prob. not this buy since it's back there it's worth a try, make sure the chain tensioner bolt hasn't loosened up, usually doesn't happen because of it's spring washer, but if nothing else it's one more thing you can cross off the list.
And your positive it's not slung grease from the axle boot or a leaking trans/axle seal?
And your positive it's not slung grease from the axle boot or a leaking trans/axle seal?
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Thick and sludgy!
Hmm, your recenty comment about the "oil" being thick and sludgy makes me wonder if it isn't grease from the CV joints. I had a split in the boots around my CV joints on my 02 VW and it threw grease all over the engine bottom. I thought I was leaking oil at first and thenm realized when I cleaned the boots that they had split. Clean the boots and check their condition - I'll bet its grease!
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Hmm, your recenty comment about the "oil" being thick and sludgy makes me wonder if it isn't grease from the CV joints. I had a split in the boots around my CV joints on my 02 VW and it threw grease all over the engine bottom. I thought I was leaking oil at first and thenm realized when I cleaned the boots that they had split. Clean the boots and check their condition - I'll bet its grease!
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I'm starting to think it is the boot as well, kinda looks like oil and grease. Multiple issues? Dave.O has the quick fingers!
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Hmm, your recenty comment about the "oil" being thick and sludgy makes me wonder if it isn't grease from the CV joints. I had a split in the boots around my CV joints on my 02 VW and it threw grease all over the engine bottom. I thought I was leaking oil at first and thenm realized when I cleaned the boots that they had split. Clean the boots and check their condition - I'll bet its grease!
I can tell you that the passenger side has had a bit of a squeak to it in recent months when turning the wheel - I just haven't had a chance to get it into the shop... A leak in the CV joint could be consistent with this noise, no?
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I did clean everything as best I could. I am going to update that thread with some new info.
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I was in the middle of a pulley install - and I replaced that mount with the BSH one. I stopped a moment to take these pictures after I pulled the passenger side wheel well cover and saw all the black stuff.
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I mentioned this elsewhere, but didn't know if it meant anything - could be related to the CV joint issue...
When I had the car up on jack stands so I could do the work, I notices that I could turn the front wheels from side to side (as if I was turning the car) pretty easily. I was also able to rotate the passenger wheel fairly freely, even though the parking brake was on and the car was in first gear.
Further more, when putting the passenger wheel back on, I noted that the rotor was actually rotating as I was trying to spin the wheel to line up the lug bolt holes. Is this all normal stuff??? I admit I am pretty handy with tools, but I am not a mechanic or a car expert. So I don't know all of this stuff.
When I had the car up on jack stands so I could do the work, I notices that I could turn the front wheels from side to side (as if I was turning the car) pretty easily. I was also able to rotate the passenger wheel fairly freely, even though the parking brake was on and the car was in first gear.
Further more, when putting the passenger wheel back on, I noted that the rotor was actually rotating as I was trying to spin the wheel to line up the lug bolt holes. Is this all normal stuff??? I admit I am pretty handy with tools, but I am not a mechanic or a car expert. So I don't know all of this stuff.
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As for the park brake thing I never knew that. Wow I feel dumb.
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You should go down to you local NAPA and ask for engine oil dye. Clean up the block as best as you can, pour in, drive a couple days, or until you see oil, and use a black light. Follow the path of the oil, and that should give you a better idea of where it's coming from. I think maybe your valve cover may be cracked, or the gasket may be bad/damaged. just cause something is replaced, doesn't always mean it's fine, you can get defective parts, or improper install can cause that as well.
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You should go down to you local NAPA and ask for engine oil dye. Clean up the block as best as you can, pour in, drive a couple days, or until you see oil, and use a black light. Follow the path of the oil, and that should give you a better idea of where it's coming from. I think maybe your valve cover may be cracked, or the gasket may be bad/damaged. just cause something is replaced, doesn't always mean it's fine, you can get defective parts, or improper install can cause that as well.
Maybe the "oil leak" isn't an oil leak at all? Maybe I just spilled a lot of oil last time I removed the filter??? Who knows. I cleaned it up and will keep an eye on it.
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