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oil leak, diagnosis please!

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Old Dec 7, 2004 | 06:04 PM
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oil leak, diagnosis please!

ok i put my car up on the lift today. and the whole bottom side is drowned with oil. i dont know whats wrong with it, theres alot of oil aaround the oil pan. i think im going to get a gasket for it. but theres this metal ball type thing leading to the whole pan and its leaky too. i have no idea what it is. i just got this rx7 last friday. im also not familiar with rx7's. does anyone know where i can buy a rx7 manual?
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Old Dec 7, 2004 | 06:34 PM
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in the faq is the FSM, and at most automotive places you can pick up the haynes manual.
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Old Dec 7, 2004 | 07:06 PM
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just go to www.iluvmyrx7.com and download the factory service manuals, its free
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Old Dec 8, 2004 | 08:21 AM
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The "metal ball type thing" is the connection for one of the oil cooler hoses. It's a banjo bolt which is sealed by a copper washer, maybe two. Try replacing those washers, but be careful not to overtighten the bolt.
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