1973 buick 455. fuel pump, valve covers, oil pan.I have an oil leak that appears to be coming from the front of the engine. where would it most likely be from?
Back then they used a lot of cork gasket material and mechanics tended to over torque them causing them to crush. The valve cover is the most common of these areas. Another area is the fuel pump its self, internally the diaphragm would develop a small tear and leak from the weep hole in the side. This is usually very hard to find, duct tape over the hole and if the leak stops for a day, you have found your leak. Where the timing cover meets the oil pan is another area that is prone to leaks. Silicone has been used to prevent this problem, but sooner or later it too looses its seal and begins to leak. Hope this helps, Good LuckI have an oil leak that appears to be coming from the front of the engine. where would it most likely be from?
IF IT IS IN THE FRONT OPEN THE HOOD AND LOOK CLOSELY AT THE FRONT OF THE VALVE COVERS--INTAKE MANIFOLD AND OIL PAN. YOU COULD ALSO SPRAY WITH A DEGREASER SUCH AS GUNK--HOSE OFF CLEAN AND SEE WHERE THE FRESH OIL APPEARS.
most car or engine when it leak in front while it is park comes from the crankshaft seal, camshaft seal, oil pump seal these seals are mostly situated infront of an engine.
Could be the front crank shaft seal. On an older engine it could be coming from any where.
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Thursday, January 7, 2010
Whats the best remedy to stop an oil leak around the oil Pan?
new pan gasketWhats the best remedy to stop an oil leak around the oil Pan?
was it loose to start. always ask why. change the gasket and check the pcv valve to see its venting crank case pressure.Whats the best remedy to stop an oil leak around the oil Pan?
You could re tighten the bolts around the pan but not to tight. but most likely need a new gasket
tighten bolts a bit, new gasket, mabe loosen bolts a bit and shove some liquid gasket in there
new gasketor tighting the bolts
was it loose to start. always ask why. change the gasket and check the pcv valve to see its venting crank case pressure.Whats the best remedy to stop an oil leak around the oil Pan?
You could re tighten the bolts around the pan but not to tight. but most likely need a new gasket
tighten bolts a bit, new gasket, mabe loosen bolts a bit and shove some liquid gasket in there
new gasketor tighting the bolts
How common is it for valves to leak oil into the cyclinder?
we always assume piston rings first, but what causes the valves to start leaking oil and is it more easily prevented than ring damageHow common is it for valves to leak oil into the cyclinder?
Depends on how old and how many miles auto has on it. The valves don't leak its the valve stem seals that leak.There are some oil additives that can help the problem for awhile but you will eventually have to replace.Which can be done without pulling the heads off.But to answer your question as to what causes them to leak is not changing the oil often enough and some types of oil are not as good as others and high miles. Hope this helps you. Good luck.How common is it for valves to leak oil into the cyclinder?
I DO AGREE WITH THE ANSWER GIVEN. IN ADDITION TO THAT, ONE SIGN OF VALVE SEAL FAILURE IS WHITE SMOKE WHEN U FIRST START THE ENGINE JUST FOR FEW SECONDS. Report Abuse
THIS HAPPNED RECENTLY WITH MY 1.8L JETTA CAR. I ALREADY REPLACED THE SEALS AND THE WHITE SMOKE NO MORE. Report Abuse
My Chevelle did this for a while and same with my truck both with Chevy 350, the number 8 cylinder would always leak a drop of oil when the engine cooled, then when starting it id get a small puff of blue smoke and it would clear out and run fine, to fix this add air pressure to the cylinder with both valves closed to hold them in place and then use valve spring compressor to take out the keepers and remove the spring and then replace the valve guide seal and put it back together. number 8 cylinder is under oil most of the time in the Chevy 350.
NO it is not suppose to leak.
What makes you think there's oil leak? If you have leaking fuel injectors the spark plug would look wet (like oil) too.
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The valve SEAL leaks as they get older. Some motor oils (high mileage oil) have additive to swell up the valve seals.
Good Luck...
You didn't say anything about mileage on the motor. A high mileage motor can have the valve stems wear away enough for oil to leak past them into the cylinders. Rings will not be far behind.
could be as simple as a valve cover gasket leaking oil down the spark plug tubes, more likely than leaking from the valves themselves.
valve stem seals would be a bigger problem. prevention is not so easy. a head job and routine maintenance.
the seal and not so common really nothing to do
thanks down there couldnt think of it
Depends on how old and how many miles auto has on it. The valves don't leak its the valve stem seals that leak.There are some oil additives that can help the problem for awhile but you will eventually have to replace.Which can be done without pulling the heads off.But to answer your question as to what causes them to leak is not changing the oil often enough and some types of oil are not as good as others and high miles. Hope this helps you. Good luck.How common is it for valves to leak oil into the cyclinder?
I DO AGREE WITH THE ANSWER GIVEN. IN ADDITION TO THAT, ONE SIGN OF VALVE SEAL FAILURE IS WHITE SMOKE WHEN U FIRST START THE ENGINE JUST FOR FEW SECONDS. Report Abuse
THIS HAPPNED RECENTLY WITH MY 1.8L JETTA CAR. I ALREADY REPLACED THE SEALS AND THE WHITE SMOKE NO MORE. Report Abuse
My Chevelle did this for a while and same with my truck both with Chevy 350, the number 8 cylinder would always leak a drop of oil when the engine cooled, then when starting it id get a small puff of blue smoke and it would clear out and run fine, to fix this add air pressure to the cylinder with both valves closed to hold them in place and then use valve spring compressor to take out the keepers and remove the spring and then replace the valve guide seal and put it back together. number 8 cylinder is under oil most of the time in the Chevy 350.
NO it is not suppose to leak.
What makes you think there's oil leak? If you have leaking fuel injectors the spark plug would look wet (like oil) too.
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The valve SEAL leaks as they get older. Some motor oils (high mileage oil) have additive to swell up the valve seals.
Good Luck...
You didn't say anything about mileage on the motor. A high mileage motor can have the valve stems wear away enough for oil to leak past them into the cylinders. Rings will not be far behind.
could be as simple as a valve cover gasket leaking oil down the spark plug tubes, more likely than leaking from the valves themselves.
valve stem seals would be a bigger problem. prevention is not so easy. a head job and routine maintenance.
the seal and not so common really nothing to do
thanks down there couldnt think of it
I have a major oil leak! How do I fix, and what was cause?
An oil line connecting underneath, to same housing part for my oil filter? PLEASE HELP!!!I have a major oil leak! How do I fix, and what was cause?
you might just have to tighten the oil filter or plug.I have a major oil leak! How do I fix, and what was cause?
You will definately have to fix that,a replacement pipe is easiest.dont drive till its fixed otherwise engine will blow.
there is a gasket and o-ring where the adapter bolts to the block. I have seen the o-ring get old and break a lot of times. you do need to clean it and make sure that is where it is coming from. if so, just remove oil filter and 2 bolts underneath to get to o-ring.
Year make and model would be helpful.
What your describing sounds like an oil cooler line and having them leak at the oil filter adapter is not unusual.
My guess is that your driving a GM pick-up of some kind.
If the oil is running out it would be best to have it towed to a shop and repaired.
An engine is a terrible thing to waste.
Clean With Carb Or Brake Cleaner To Make Sure Whats Leakig,Replace Leaking Part
I just went thru this! The lines are pre-formed and snap into the filter housing.These are oil cooler lines that run to the radiator.The best and cheapest fix is to eliminate the housing that the lines snap into. Replacing the lines was a pain in the azz. Next time I will get rid of the housing for sure!
oil line / oil filter your sure?
wipe all parts off near the area
if you know what your doing , try spraying at the area with good and ask your auto part store for sure what to use ie something that will evaporate quickly and not harm other parts to clean with
it maybe other parts related .... regardless ... repair asap
live long
Any competant mechanicaly inclined guy or girl should be able to fix it. it's probably just a blown hose, but if it's specially curved you may hav eto hit the dealership. If it's an older car they may still have the part in stock, or try your local auto chiain store, and have them try to look it up. P.S. As my friend here said,, DO NOT drive the vehicle or even START it untill this problem is fixed, AND the oil level is topped back up to the full mark on the dipstick
just tighten you oil filter uphosting services
you might just have to tighten the oil filter or plug.I have a major oil leak! How do I fix, and what was cause?
You will definately have to fix that,a replacement pipe is easiest.dont drive till its fixed otherwise engine will blow.
there is a gasket and o-ring where the adapter bolts to the block. I have seen the o-ring get old and break a lot of times. you do need to clean it and make sure that is where it is coming from. if so, just remove oil filter and 2 bolts underneath to get to o-ring.
Year make and model would be helpful.
What your describing sounds like an oil cooler line and having them leak at the oil filter adapter is not unusual.
My guess is that your driving a GM pick-up of some kind.
If the oil is running out it would be best to have it towed to a shop and repaired.
An engine is a terrible thing to waste.
Clean With Carb Or Brake Cleaner To Make Sure Whats Leakig,Replace Leaking Part
I just went thru this! The lines are pre-formed and snap into the filter housing.These are oil cooler lines that run to the radiator.The best and cheapest fix is to eliminate the housing that the lines snap into. Replacing the lines was a pain in the azz. Next time I will get rid of the housing for sure!
oil line / oil filter your sure?
wipe all parts off near the area
if you know what your doing , try spraying at the area with good and ask your auto part store for sure what to use ie something that will evaporate quickly and not harm other parts to clean with
it maybe other parts related .... regardless ... repair asap
live long
Any competant mechanicaly inclined guy or girl should be able to fix it. it's probably just a blown hose, but if it's specially curved you may hav eto hit the dealership. If it's an older car they may still have the part in stock, or try your local auto chiain store, and have them try to look it up. P.S. As my friend here said,, DO NOT drive the vehicle or even START it untill this problem is fixed, AND the oil level is topped back up to the full mark on the dipstick
just tighten you oil filter up
I have a 1992 nissan maxima and i have had a oil leak since i bought the car.What could be the problem?
it seems to get worse day by day.I really dont have the money to repair it if its really expensive.Does anybody have any adivise on what i should do? Thanks everyone for your feedback!!I have a 1992 nissan maxima and i have had a oil leak since i bought the car.What could be the problem?
Most likely cause of the problem is oil is leaking out of the valve covers. Those gaskets are only 18 years old... But with out looking at and under that car I cannot say for sure. How many miles on the car how long have you owned it? Advice fix the oil leak or trade in the car. But by all means never let it run out of oil.I have a 1992 nissan maxima and i have had a oil leak since i bought the car.What could be the problem?
The best thing to do is look all around the top and bottom of the engine to try and see where the leak is coming from. Auto parts stores sell a spray on cleaner that will clean the engine, thus making it easier to locate any leaks...you are going to have to raise the car to look underneath
Most likely cause of the problem is oil is leaking out of the valve covers. Those gaskets are only 18 years old... But with out looking at and under that car I cannot say for sure. How many miles on the car how long have you owned it? Advice fix the oil leak or trade in the car. But by all means never let it run out of oil.I have a 1992 nissan maxima and i have had a oil leak since i bought the car.What could be the problem?
The best thing to do is look all around the top and bottom of the engine to try and see where the leak is coming from. Auto parts stores sell a spray on cleaner that will clean the engine, thus making it easier to locate any leaks...you are going to have to raise the car to look underneath
How much is it including labor to fix an oil pan leak, tranny pan leak, and tranny's cap leak?
There was a small oil leak coming from my oil pan. The mechanic (I find to be reliable) said I had 3 problems: Oil pan leak, trann pan leak, and a tranny governor's (spelling?) cap leak. He said the more serious ones were the two tranny ones and including labor and diagnostic he quoted me at $280. He said if I wanted to fix the oil pan/gasket thing leak it was an additional $370 for a total cost of $650. Is that a fair price? I just told him to fix the two tranny problems and that I would take it back there in a couple of weeks. Rip off or no?How much is it including labor to fix an oil pan leak, tranny pan leak, and tranny's cap leak?
Don't be a cheapskate. Get it fixed or you'll need a new engine and a new transmission.
Don't be a cheapskate. Get it fixed or you'll need a new engine and a new transmission.
Oil leak at just below the cigarette lighter in my Toyota corolla?
there is an oil leak coming from the plastic joints below the cigarette lighter in my car. it looks like a hand sanitizer. it doesnt have any color or smell. it is leaking more after i started using the ac nowadays.Oil leak at just below the cigarette lighter in my Toyota corolla?
your condensate line is clogged. raise the car and place on jackstands, then look for a rubber hose under the car in about the same area as the lighter, you need to take something to blow the line out to clear the gunk that will over time build up.
a/c stores sell a device called a gallo gun which uses CO2 to clear the line, try c.c. dickson or ferguson enterprises.
good luck.Oil leak at just below the cigarette lighter in my Toyota corolla?
sure its not condenstation?
Are you sure it's oil? There's oil in your a/c system, a small leak could blow some oil.
i would suggest getting it looked at. Better safe than sorry.
lighter+gas=explosion or fire
I would suggest immediately calling Ghostbusters.
your condensate line is clogged. raise the car and place on jackstands, then look for a rubber hose under the car in about the same area as the lighter, you need to take something to blow the line out to clear the gunk that will over time build up.
a/c stores sell a device called a gallo gun which uses CO2 to clear the line, try c.c. dickson or ferguson enterprises.
good luck.Oil leak at just below the cigarette lighter in my Toyota corolla?
sure its not condenstation?
Are you sure it's oil? There's oil in your a/c system, a small leak could blow some oil.
i would suggest getting it looked at. Better safe than sorry.
lighter+gas=explosion or fire
I would suggest immediately calling Ghostbusters.
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