weird oil leak

hades · 03-06-2009, 09:47 AM

I don't think I have nailed down the exact source, but its dripping off the drivers side oil pan. Cleaned a lot of the underside last night.

I was a little amazed that the dip stick said full when it was down probably 2 qts. Makes sense though if the pan is full and leak is above the pan.

I am taking the day off to work on it (have to take 5 days this month-forced time off). I may pull the intercooler and intake box to get a better look.

My biggest fear - rear main seal, I am going to open the bell housing panels and see thats the culprit. If its not then I can sleep a tiny bit better tonight.

Whole thing sucks--amped up to bleed brakes and drive car just to have this happen. Oh well knew there would be days like this.

03-06-2009, 09:47 AM	#3
hades Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Freedom Land Posts: 316 Rep Power: 18	I don't think I have nailed down the exact source, but its dripping off the drivers side oil pan. Cleaned a lot of the underside last night. I was a little amazed that the dip stick said full when it was down probably 2 qts. Makes sense though if the pan is full and leak is above the pan. I am taking the day off to work on it (have to take 5 days this month-forced time off). I may pull the intercooler and intake box to get a better look. My biggest fear - rear main seal, I am going to open the bell housing panels and see thats the culprit. If its not then I can sleep a tiny bit better tonight. Whole thing sucks--amped up to bleed brakes and drive car just to have this happen. Oh well knew there would be days like this. __________________ This is going to tear