Parts Everywhere - what next?
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Parts Everywhere - what next?
I have been in search of a mysterious oil leak that gushes 1qt every 100 miles. The leak looks like it originates behind the the lower central pulley wheel --- but oh no, theres nothing back there to leak. Or that is what I have found since I have removed everything under the hood except the rotors themselves. So, now that my garage looks like the local auto parts store, and my RX-7 looks like a theft recovery - does anyone have any advice on where the oil is comming from? It is on the drivers side, below the oil filler neck, but around that area. I did but gasket maker around the oil filler neck and two weeks later the problem intensified. I must have just pissed MR. OIL LEAK off with the new gasket.
ALSO, since I have dismantled everthing in the engine bay, what should I take apart while I am there. I have ordered vacuum lines and a downpipe, any other suggestions?
ALSO, since I have dismantled everthing in the engine bay, what should I take apart while I am there. I have ordered vacuum lines and a downpipe, any other suggestions?
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I haven't checked that yet, but I will go ahead and replace them while everything is apart. The oil seems to be running down the front center portion of the engine, but I can't find where it originates from. Is it possible that the two hoses that connect to the filler neck are pouring oil out onto the front of the engine? I can't tell cause oil is everywhere.
Thanks for Tip,
Dustin
Thanks for Tip,
Dustin
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The leak looks like it originates behind the the lower central pulley wheel --- but oh no, theres nothing back there to leak.
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CheezeFrog and Fritz Flynn,
Thanks for the advice, I never would have known that those were oil lines. I thought they were wires wrapped in cloth loom. I think it is leaking oil right where the lines are clamped to the water pump. Once again, THANKS!!!
Also, while dismantling the car I have found the following numbers stamped in various places. Do you think the engine may have been replaced?
Water pump has 5/98 stamped beside either the serial or model number, I cant remember which.
Oil Pan has yellow 92 painted on the bottom
Engine (on the left and right of oil filler neck) JB 4 96, and RK 97
Wishful thinking, I guess.
Thanks for the advice, I never would have known that those were oil lines. I thought they were wires wrapped in cloth loom. I think it is leaking oil right where the lines are clamped to the water pump. Once again, THANKS!!!
Also, while dismantling the car I have found the following numbers stamped in various places. Do you think the engine may have been replaced?
Water pump has 5/98 stamped beside either the serial or model number, I cant remember which.
Oil Pan has yellow 92 painted on the bottom
Engine (on the left and right of oil filler neck) JB 4 96, and RK 97
Wishful thinking, I guess.
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