i have alot of oil under my car in the front cross member area, I'm not sure why, doesn't seem like turbo is making all that mess, anyone have similar problems?

please don't tell me my oilpan is leaking

 

oil pan gasket tends to leak...ive got a good amount of gunk under there too. If you're messy with your oil changes, it can get that area pretty dirty...clean it all up and see how quickly it returns. Be sure to check the filler neck and the oil filter area, since those tend to get a little leaky too.

 

Do you have the oil pan gasket or is your pan just sealed with silicon? If you dont have the gasket it wouldnt be a bad idea to use one the only thing is you're going to have to drop that whole crossmember out just to do it.

 

My OMP was leaking pretty bad before also.

 

I have the exact same problem! My OMP gasket is shot and its a bitch to get to... I have tightened the bolts but looks like i need to remove it all together ! Nobody ever has any advise... But it sounds like you have the same problem!

~Jon

 

My oil pan is slightly leaking now. I heard its a bitch to fix but not sure. It is a common problem with the fd. Just the fun of having one of these cars

 

As far as the oil pan, I was told to not use the oil pan gasket (the Mazda one I was told is paper based and doesn't work well) and just seal it with silicon (I didn't do the work though).

Mine hasn't leaked since.

 

Try to find a good mechanic to do the job, because you have to support the motor from up top, and then drop the engine subframe/crossmember, to get to the oil pan. I tried it myself, using just sealant, and it developed a leak from one of the engine mount bolts. I had a professional do it, simply because he could put it up on a hydraulic lift and have more room to work under the car to work. If you have access to a mechanic shop, do it yourself.

 

yep the pan gasket is pain! why would mazda put the motor mounts threw the oil pan ? i guess everything else is a bitch why not go for broke. i had to pay 500 scratchers to get it fixed.