weird oil leak

SPICcnmFD · 03-06-2009, 11:46 AM

It shouldn't leak if you overfilled it unless it's coming out of the dipstick. How much did you put in it, it'd proably take a good bit? To me it's sorta odd to leak just sitting there unless it's a MAJOR leak, most stuff doesn't seam to show up unless it's running.

If it's not from the oil filter, the filler neck, or dipstick, the only thing left on that side is the oil lines to/from the oil cooler. Or it could be what David and Phil said.

hades · 03-06-2009, 01:09 PM

the circles spot is where it is dripping from on the drivers side.

The engine should be under warranty, I just don'twant to take it to a dealership unless I really have to to save money.

hades · 03-07-2009, 07:35 PM

well, I buttoned up the car from putting the dp on. I drained the oil - a little over 3 qts. left in the enigne. Dipstick still read full (before I drained the oil).

I filled the car up and took it for a little drive. came back cleaned up the garage floor a little bit moved car - a 1/2 cup of oil must have drained out in 10min-nice puddle in the drive way.

I did notice oil coming from the driver side pan and passenger pan. I am pretty sure I have a boost leak or the turbos craped out (105k miles on them). Other than that the car starts great, idles great.

engine warranty ran out on 2/26

. The dealership quoted $250 but wants to look at the car before setting anything in stone. Rotary Performance said $550 plus parts - around a 6hr job. I have a feeling I will be learning how to drop the oil pan.

again thanks for the help.

REVIT93RX7 · 03-31-2009, 01:34 PM

Probably dripping somewhere above the pan. Didi you spill any when filling?

hades · 03-31-2009, 06:54 PM

no spills.

The engine has 12-14K on a reman that was installed when I bought the car. The crappy thing is the car was in the air for while-brakes and dp and went out of warranty in the process. The mazda dealer here in Denton won't cover it. I don't know of other options or people to call to have mazda fix it. And I know all about scary dealer stories, but if I can get them to cover it then I will save a lot of time and money--hopefully.

Rotary Performance quoted $1000 for the front cover and oil pan. I have some more forced vacation next week so I may tackle it then. I am rolling it around in my head. Pay $1000 for job done right or try it my self, cry and cuss, but save money.

How careful do you have to be with the thrust bearings once the cover is off? I have read you need to be careful or you get the chance to rebuild the engine. But how careful do you really have to be? I read to keep the front of the engine in air to help out.

I have tried to read up on the other forum, but any advice or guidance is always welcome.

03-06-2009, 11:46 AM	#1
SPICcnmFD Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: B'ham, AL Posts: 329 Rep Power: 18	It shouldn't leak if you overfilled it unless it's coming out of the dipstick. How much did you put in it, it'd proably take a good bit? To me it's sorta odd to leak just sitting there unless it's a MAJOR leak, most stuff doesn't seam to show up unless it's running. If it's not from the oil filter, the filler neck, or dipstick, the only thing left on that side is the oil lines to/from the oil cooler. Or it could be what David and Phil said. __________________ 1993 Rx-7 SM2 #11 At the local AutoX: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VOSQkkSLQs Speed for Sale shootout 2007: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JiqlyAkGmpg A few laps at Barbers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_h5q...x=0&playnext=1

03-07-2009, 07:35 PM	#3
hades Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Freedom Land Posts: 316 Rep Power: 18	well, I buttoned up the car from putting the dp on. I drained the oil - a little over 3 qts. left in the enigne. Dipstick still read full (before I drained the oil). I filled the car up and took it for a little drive. came back cleaned up the garage floor a little bit moved car - a 1/2 cup of oil must have drained out in 10min-nice puddle in the drive way. I did notice oil coming from the driver side pan and passenger pan. I am pretty sure I have a boost leak or the turbos craped out (105k miles on them). Other than that the car starts great, idles great. engine warranty ran out on 2/26 . The dealership quoted $250 but wants to look at the car before setting anything in stone. Rotary Performance said $550 plus parts - around a 6hr job. I have a feeling I will be learning how to drop the oil pan. again thanks for the help. __________________ This is going to tear

03-31-2009, 01:34 PM	#4
REVIT93RX7 REVIT Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 90 Rep Power: 18	Oil Probably dripping somewhere above the pan. Didi you spill any when filling?

03-31-2009, 06:54 PM	#5
hades Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Freedom Land Posts: 316 Rep Power: 18	no spills. The engine has 12-14K on a reman that was installed when I bought the car. The crappy thing is the car was in the air for while-brakes and dp and went out of warranty in the process. The mazda dealer here in Denton won't cover it. I don't know of other options or people to call to have mazda fix it. And I know all about scary dealer stories, but if I can get them to cover it then I will save a lot of time and money--hopefully. Rotary Performance quoted $1000 for the front cover and oil pan. I have some more forced vacation next week so I may tackle it then. I am rolling it around in my head. Pay $1000 for job done right or try it my self, cry and cuss, but save money. How careful do you have to be with the thrust bearings once the cover is off? I have read you need to be careful or you get the chance to rebuild the engine. But how careful do you really have to be? I read to keep the front of the engine in air to help out. I have tried to read up on the other forum, but any advice or guidance is always welcome. __________________ This is going to tear