oil leak maybe at pedestal ?
#1
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Bay Area, California
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
oil leak maybe at pedestal ?
well. a little while ago i had my clutch replaced and noticed this strange oil residue.
Im new here so any suggestions would be appreciated. I have photos so it can help give better visuals.
<img src="http://s264.photobucket.com/albums/ii187/mixxdwelldesign/carstuff/?action=view¤t=l_571c8e100c8b4e33b1d2eb0b47f 0e5fb.jpg">
<img src="http://s264.photobucket.com/albums/ii187/mixxdwelldesign/carstuff/?action=view¤t=l_3ef12dfd5b5e4a5e93bf37217c8 888f5.jpg">
Im new here so any suggestions would be appreciated. I have photos so it can help give better visuals.
<img src="http://s264.photobucket.com/albums/ii187/mixxdwelldesign/carstuff/?action=view¤t=l_571c8e100c8b4e33b1d2eb0b47f 0e5fb.jpg">
<img src="http://s264.photobucket.com/albums/ii187/mixxdwelldesign/carstuff/?action=view¤t=l_3ef12dfd5b5e4a5e93bf37217c8 888f5.jpg">
Last edited by VR93FD; 03-05-09 at 08:38 AM.
#2
Sharp Claws
iTrader: (30)
most 50k+ mile engines look this way, a little oil gets flung off the flywheel from the rear mean seal, some seeps out of the o-rings at the oil filter pedestal and most of it is from semi sloppy oil changes. i honestly wouldn't worry much about it unless you are **** about leaks, the main point to worry about is if there is oil getting onto your heater hose below the oil filter because that can be a failure point that can lead to an overheat and engine failure if that hose ruptures.
#4
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Bay Area, California
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
most 50k+ mile engines look this way, a little oil gets flung off the flywheel from the rear mean seal, some seeps out of the o-rings at the oil filter pedestal and most of it is from semi sloppy oil changes. i honestly wouldn't worry much about it unless you are **** about leaks, the main point to worry about is if there is oil getting onto your heater hose below the oil filter because that can be a failure point that can lead to an overheat and engine failure if that hose ruptures.
as noticed with the tranny back in place, its a real tight spot to get the inner nut loose. any suggestions? i have tried a u-joint adapter but its not enough room.
do they sell ujoints with built in 10mm sockets?
#6
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Bay Area, California
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
great. i was just hoping it was just one spot, the oil filter pedestal, but you bring up a good point about the oil pan. I'll degrease the oil residue and try to isolate where its leaking from. I'll refer to FD3S.net unless you know any other good sites to do maintenance tips.
Thanks for the suggestion Karack and moconnor!
I'll update this in case others may have similar symptoms.
Thanks for the suggestion Karack and moconnor!
I'll update this in case others may have similar symptoms.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post