engine smoking

[92ss satinsvoice]

say every one. ive got a oil leak hiting my header pipe that go's across the front of the engine.


my friend thinks it might be the front seal.


what are the most common leaks in the front of the car?

my valve gaskets look to be new and i dont think its them. its coming more tords the midal.

[realfinn]

Perhaps a more proper terminology for that pipe is up pipe - Goes UP to the turbo.

Possible points of leaks:
Most likely: Front main, Cam seals, power steering pump

Thats the most likely things. I would start by inspecting the PS to make sure its dry. Then pull the belts and timing cover and see if you can see a leak. Just be careful if ou pull the timing cover. The cover bolts like to "strip"out of the plastic backing. Give them a good spray with WD-40 before you start.

[92ss satinsvoice]

no not the up pipe.

when your in front of the car, the exhaust pipe coming from your right side. its leaking on the maifold, almost under the front main.

[Splinter]

realfinn, he's talking about the crosspipe.

And its probably your oil pump seal or oilpump o-ring.

A bitch to replace.

[92ss satinsvoice]

hmm, now that sucks. it makes more sense, that being the problem.


is it a hard job? or just sucks to have to do?

[Matt Monson]

You have to do the timing belt to do it. And while you are in there, couldn't hurt to do the water pump and thermostat. Oh, and some of the pullies and the tensioner could need replacing. So, it can get really expensive really quickly.

Oh, and just for the record, Satan is spelled with 2 a's...

[92ss satinsvoice]

hmm, looks like ill be doing this next time i get paid, ill make a post of my proggress when i start it.


ya i know i spelled it rong, at the time i was just really tired and didnt care. lol