Unknown Leak
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Unknown Leak
I know it'* a GP, but I'm posting here because it is a L67 issue.
I have been keeping an eye on this for a while now. There is a very slow leak somewhere around the supercharger, on top of the intake manifold. It is pooling up slowly in a small area near where the snout connects to the */C casing.
The fluid is brown, which leads me to believe that it is either motor oil or */C oil. However, I do not see how motor oil can leak there. My valve cover gaskets were replaced about 15K miles ago, and I do not see any signs of leaking from them.
Here are some photos I took:
I'm stumped on this one. I'm going to take this in to my dad'* shop, but I wanted to see if anyone on here has seen this issue before.
I have been keeping an eye on this for a while now. There is a very slow leak somewhere around the supercharger, on top of the intake manifold. It is pooling up slowly in a small area near where the snout connects to the */C casing.
The fluid is brown, which leads me to believe that it is either motor oil or */C oil. However, I do not see how motor oil can leak there. My valve cover gaskets were replaced about 15K miles ago, and I do not see any signs of leaking from them.
Here are some photos I took:
I'm stumped on this one. I'm going to take this in to my dad'* shop, but I wanted to see if anyone on here has seen this issue before.
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You able to get a little on your fingertip to tell if is slick like oil or not??
Could be a leak around the */C gasket itself
Could be a leak around the */C gasket itself
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Idea:
Change the PCV valve. It could be making it worse if it doesn't vent crankcase pressure effectively.
Remove that bolt, and clean up the area very well. Clean the bolt even better. Apply some RTV gasket-grade (black or red) to the threads of the bolt and put it back in.
Change the PCV valve. It could be making it worse if it doesn't vent crankcase pressure effectively.
Remove that bolt, and clean up the area very well. Clean the bolt even better. Apply some RTV gasket-grade (black or red) to the threads of the bolt and put it back in.