Found a puddle of oil...
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Found a puddle of oil...
Yup I found a puddle of oil behind the UIM and the alternator, I've been losing maybe 1/2 to 3/4 quart of oil in 3000 miles, is this a bad valvecover gasket? I'll take pics of it.
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Re: Found a puddle of oil...
Originally Posted by fuelforthesoul1999
Yup I found a puddle of oil behind the UIM and the alternator, I've been losing maybe 1/2 to 3/4 quart of oil in 3000 miles, is this a bad valvecover gasket? I'll take pics of it.
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The first one is to show where the location is
Look below the alt, you can see the shimmer or reflection
The second one is a close up
Gearheads?
Look below the alt, you can see the shimmer or reflection
The second one is a close up
Gearheads?
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A bad valve cover gasket will generally leak out of the bottom, not the top. Could be the UIM gasket, or maybe the LIM gasket. It may be seeping its way up the bolts.
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Cody is on his way out with a papertowel to see what this really is.
Best way to find out is dip the towel in it.. then look at consistency and color.
Best way to find out is dip the towel in it.. then look at consistency and color.
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Originally Posted by BillBoost37
Cody is on his way out with a papertowel to see what this really is.
Best way to find out is dip the towel in it.. then look at consistency and color.
Best way to find out is dip the towel in it.. then look at consistency and color.
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I was afraid that it might be. That seems to be one of the places it likes to collect when the lower starts to leak. Can seep up the bolts, or the top of the gasket.
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Originally Posted by Archon
I was afraid that it might be. That seems to be one of the places it likes to collect when the lower starts to leak. Can seep up the bolts, or the top of the gasket.
Sorry to see you've got it...but darned glad to see you've found it. Have you been losing coolant for long? You're at college, right? Do you have anyone who can do it for you? Is this something we can do at NYBF? If not, I can check with the mechanic that did mine.... he was very fair in his price, knows these engines like the back of his hand, and was quick...I think it was around $425.