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 Dec 1 2005, 09:04 AM
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I was just wondering if there are any common places that 2g fwd leak oil from often. I am pretty sure that it is coming from the oil pan, but just wanted to see if anyone had any other areas to look at. It does have a balance shaft eliminator kit, didnt know for sure if it could leak from there. Also were is the best place to get oil pan gaskets. I think Im going to just go the dealership but open for any suggestions.
Thanks, Travis -------------------- "One of the most Crazy and Undecisive Members in central Illinois"
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Dec 1 2005, 09:37 AM
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DSM Tech Wizard Group: Members Posts: 2,404 Joined: 16-December 03 From: Fletcher/Bloomington Member No.: 214 |
As I've found out, DSMs can leak from every orfice possible. Exhaust manifold studs, valve cover gaskets, PCV valves, intake gaskets, valve cover bolts, turbo oil drain tubes, etc. etc. etc. You're actually going to have to diagnose this one. It's hard telling what's leaking without seeing it. Retrace the oil stream back to wherever it's coming from. Then you'll know where it's coming from.
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Dec 1 2005, 09:54 AM
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Post Master Group: Members Posts: 864 Joined: 12-July 05 From: Illinois Member No.: 556 |
I have glanced at it a couple times and it seems to be leaking from the oil pan right under my belts. Its not coming from around the oil filter. I was just curious b4 I do the work. I will look a little more though. Thanks
-------------------- "One of the most Crazy and Undecisive Members in central Illinois"
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Dec 1 2005, 01:42 PM
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 Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Members Posts: 1,985 Joined: 30-June 03 From: Peoria, IL Member No.: 150 |
there is a trick that I have heard about that you put a dye in your oil, then use a UV light to see where the dye is leaking out from.... don't know where to get the stuff or what it costs or anything, but It sounds like it would work.
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Dec 1 2005, 02:02 PM
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 Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Members Posts: 1,995 Joined: 27-November 04 From: Yates City IL Member No.: 389 |
My whole engine would glow!!
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Dec 1 2005, 03:39 PM
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DSM Tech Wizard Group: Members Posts: 2,404 Joined: 16-December 03 From: Fletcher/Bloomington Member No.: 214 |
GM sells it. Relatively cheap from what I remember and it actually glows neon green in regular light. I've had it in my engine to find leaks. When I worked at a Lincoln-Mercury dealership, they had more expensive stuff that was easier to see but you used special glasses and a special blue light to see it.
-------------------- "I hear he tunes the space shuttle also...and that thing is fast"
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Dec 1 2005, 05:01 PM
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Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Members Posts: 1,995 Joined: 27-November 04 From: Yates City IL Member No.: 389 |
Hey turbohcar, you got a GM part number for that stuff...I wouldn't mind getting some.
-------------------- 92 Eagle Talon TSI AWD "The Black Golfball" How fast can a 14B go???
91 Chevy C1500 "Problem Child" **SOLD** 01 Impala DD 07 Trailblazer Wife's new DD Cars run on blood, sweat, and horsepower... Without the first two, you can't get the last" SOB Racing "Sitting On Blocks" |
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Dec 1 2005, 05:03 PM
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 Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Members Posts: 1,754 Joined: 25-June 04 From: 61554 Member No.: 314 |
I would be affraid to put that stuff in DSM
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Dec 2 2005, 08:34 AM
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DSM Tech Wizard Group: Members Posts: 2,404 Joined: 16-December 03 From: Fletcher/Bloomington Member No.: 214 |
Nah, just go to the parts counter and ask for some oil dye. I didn't catch the part number, but they'll know what you're looking for. Comes in a tiny inch tall brown bottle and looks neon green when it's exposed to light.
-------------------- "I hear he tunes the space shuttle also...and that thing is fast"
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 Dec 2 2005, 09:13 AM
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 HONDA KILLER Group: Members Posts: 19 Joined: 1-December 05 From: Creve Coeur, MO Member No.: 736 |
Have you replaced, or taken the oil pan off lately? There could be a possibly if you did take it off that you overtorqued the bolts causing the holes where the bolts go to raise slightly higher than normal. I encountered this and actually rehammered it flat. Also while your at it, go ahead and get rid of that crappy paper gasket and use some high quality silicon instead. Be sure to retorque it down to spec
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Dec 2 2005, 09:23 AM
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Post Master Group: Members Posts: 864 Joined: 12-July 05 From: Illinois Member No.: 556 |
thanks for the hint. I havent had the pan off myself but guy I bought it from prolly did. I will do.
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Dec 2 2005, 09:27 AM
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HONDA KILLER Group: Members Posts: 19 Joined: 1-December 05 From: Creve Coeur, MO Member No.: 736 |
PM sent
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Dec 3 2005, 04:00 AM
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Ive used oil dye at school a couple of times and it works pretty good. I dont know how sure id be to run that oil/dye in my car though.
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Dec 3 2005, 04:40 AM
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 Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Members Posts: 1,108 Joined: 2-October 05 From: Waverly, Illinois Member No.: 636 |
Well.... it obviously works on GM cars, So why wouldn't it work in ours?
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Dec 3 2005, 01:09 PM
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HONDA KILLER Group: Members Posts: 19 Joined: 1-December 05 From: Creve Coeur, MO Member No.: 736 |
QUOTE (BudmannG @ Dec 3 2005, 04:40 AM) Well.... it obviously works on GM cars, So why wouldn't it work in ours? It works pretty well, if prior to running it through the motor you throughly (sp) clean the area you think is leaking. I found a couple leaks Chris -------------------- |
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