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114536, oil leak
Posted by DytDSM, Aug-29-08 01:08 PM
Im doing the timing belt and putting in a new transmission, and i figured while i have the motor out ill try to fix my oil leak too. Well i can't quite tell where its leaking from. i assumed it was the head gasket but it looks pretty clean. Any thoughts?









114537, RE: oil leak
Posted by Tuxdreamerx, Aug-29-08 06:07 PM
Odd. I believe I have an oil leak from my crank angle sensor and it seems like it is all over the lower engine like that. I shouldve just put a new sensor on in the first place but hey I was trying to save money lol I may just try to pop a new Oring on it cuz the one on it is shot.
114538, RE: oil leak
Posted by 420agreenvilleSC, Aug-29-08 06:19 PM
replace all seals, if you have the money. can't pinpoint it, but looks a little wet on the rear main, and also on ur crank sensor. did you do an oil dye test before removing the motor?
114539, RE: oil leak
Posted by DytDSM, Aug-30-08 08:01 AM
didn't do an oil dye test. I got a rear main, and oil pan gasket, and i took the crank sensor out to check the o-ring on it which didn't look bad, but i did find a small crack on the sensor and a chip taken off of the side of it. I don't know if i should just go get a new one or if it will be fine. pics below.



114540, RE: oil leak
Posted by chill, Aug-30-08 08:32 AM
I'd just get a new one. My cam seal is leaking very slightly--not enough for me to fix tho lol
114541, RE: oil leak
Posted by daes_venge, Aug-30-08 12:08 PM
It looks like your oil pressure sending unit is leaking as well.
114542, RE: oil leak
Posted by bullettdsm, Aug-31-08 01:58 AM
Originally posted by daes_venge
It looks like your oil pressure sending unit is leaking as well.

Yup (Dan, don't live in denial, its not healthy)

I see three spots oil pressure sending unit, crank sensor and rear main seal.

114543, RE: oil leak
Posted by 420agreenvilleSC, Aug-31-08 05:52 AM
i wouldn't take any chances while its out. i'd replace everything i could. you'll thank yourself and eliminate guesses later