05-12-2008
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New Member
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Hudson, WI
Drives: 96 Talon TSI AWD
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Oil Leak Problem
Hi, I'm new to the site... I have a question and I'm hoping someone will know where to start.. I have a 96 Talon TSI AWD.. I have a big oil leak problem. I know my valve cover leaked so I replaced it and put new gaskets on.. my problem up there is oil keeps blowing out of some place because I keep getting a puddle on top of my valve cover.. I replaced the oil cap along with the cover and gaskets.. It also leaks from under the car... does anyone know where I can start looking for this ... the motor was just rebuilt about 500 miles ago.. any ideas... it has a brand new oil pump and oil lines.
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05-12-2008
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R U DTF bro?
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Oak Point, TX
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Re: Oil Leak Problem
The valve cover itself may have a crack in it.
As for the leaks underneath, check the oil pan (where it mates to the block) and the turbo oil return tube.
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05-12-2008
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Minnesota
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Re: Oil Leak Problem
also if it is leaking bad enough to where you cant tell where its coming from. Engine degreaser may not be a bad idea. That way you can tell exactly where its coming from.
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'94 Eagle Talon TSI AWD
'06 Acura TL
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05-12-2008
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New Member
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Hudson, WI
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Re: Oil Leak Problem
Well my valve cover is brand new from the dealer so i would hope it doesnt leak
My friend and I are going around the entire car this weekend with black rtv and doing all the bolts... i'm going to install and aftermarket oil pump because i'm thinking it cant keep up with the rest of the stuff and ill see how it is then ill be back to ask me questions if that doesnt work
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Join Date: Mar 2006
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Re: Oil Leak Problem
if the oil pump is new and oe it should work just fine, i wouldnt replace it.
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'94 Eagle Talon TSI AWD
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05-12-2008
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Cottage Grove
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Re: Oil Leak Problem
Quote:
Originally Posted by Kracka
The valve cover itself may have a crack in it.
As for the leaks underneath, check the oil pan (where it mates to the block) and the turbo oil return tube.
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+1. If you overtightened any of the bolts in the "spark plug valley" of the valve cover, it may have cracked. Also, if you have an aftermarket oil pressure gauge and you're seeing good pressure, I wouldn't worry about an aftermarket pump.
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05-12-2008
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Join Date: Oct 2003
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Re: Oil Leak Problem
you cracked the valve cover for sure. I have not seen any upgraded after market pumps for dsm's. oem is just fine or a safty21 is also good.
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05-14-2008
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New Member
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Hudson, WI
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Re: Oil Leak Problem
Valve cover is not cracked I have done many of these and I know not to over tighten them.. the oil has coved the entire under part of my car...mostly on the right hand side my timing belt and all the belts are dry
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05-14-2008
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AWD4G64
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Shoreview, MN
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Re: Oil Leak Problem
Could be your oil pump gasket or the oil filter housing gasket. As for the valve cover, Is the oil pooled up in the spark plug valley?
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Wanker
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: St Paul, MN
Drives: 95 M3
Posts: 1,027
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Re: Oil Leak Problem
I had a sneaky leak once from the inner o-ring on the oil filter housing, between the cooler and the housing. It would spray odd directions and distances when the car was running.
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Re: Oil Leak Problem
Cam seals bad? Those were bad on my car and leaked a bit.
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05-14-2008
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New Member
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Hudson, WI
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Re: Oil Leak Problem
Yes its pooled up in the spark plug valley..
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Re: Oil Leak Problem
I replaced my oil cap with a parts store one and it leaked like crazy after a couple days. Not sure what the deal was, but it never sealed right. Oil would pool up in the valley like you are saying.
Did you get a new mitsu cap?
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05-14-2008
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Minnesota
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Re: Oil Leak Problem
my oil cap leaked really bad also and would make it pool up in the spark plug valley.
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'94 Eagle Talon TSI AWD
'06 Acura TL
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05-14-2008
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R U DTF bro?
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Oak Point, TX
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Re: Oil Leak Problem
Try a new Mitsu oil cap and seal; parts store ones are junk.
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05-14-2008
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Minnesota
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Re: Oil Leak Problem
Quote:
Originally Posted by Kracka
Try a new Mitsu oil cap and seal; parts store ones are junk.
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+1 for sure, they are junk
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'94 Eagle Talon TSI AWD
'06 Acura TL
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05-14-2008
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New Member
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Hudson, WI
Drives: 96 Talon TSI AWD
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Re: Oil Leak Problem
Yeah I used a parts store one.. Ill get a mitsu one and try that... Thanks
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05-27-2008
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New Member
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Hudson, WI
Drives: 96 Talon TSI AWD
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Re: Oil Leak Problem
So I took my car into Hugo Auto Tech.. and they fixed all my oil problems.. they taped the valve cover holes half were stripped out.. black rtv and new holes works great no more leaks.. and i bought a mitsu oil cap and that seemed to over that problem.. they also redid the seal on my oil pan and the o rings on the turbo line.. and good to go no more oil leak!
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