quick fix for an oil leak

[dhen]

Hi,

I was able to isolate the problem on my engine. The soot was condensation and goes away when the engine warms up. I'm not burning oil, I have an oil leak on the back of the block.

I know that the proper way to fix this is to replace the seal, but before I pull the whole engine, is there anything I can try that might work? I know that there are additives that can work. I figure the worst that can happen is that I make the seals worse, which I would have to replace anyways. Any ideas?

Thanks,

Darian
Modified by dhen at 5:03 PM 10/3/2008

[rico05]

Fix the leak. I don't put anything in my oil gallery but oil.

[boost_boy]

Hi,

I was able to isolate the problem on my engine. The soot was condensation and goes away when the engine warms up. I'm not burning oil, I have an oil leak on the back of the block.

I know that the proper way to fix this is to replace the seal, but before I pull the whole engine, is there anything I can try that might work? I know that there are additives that can work. I figure the worst that can happen is that I make the seals worse, which I would have to replace anyways. Any ideas?

Thanks,

Darian

Modified by dhen at 5:03 PM 10/3/2008

You say in the back of the block, but where at? On this engine or any engine for the most part, leaking oil has no additive-bandaid. Your only recourse is to replace the failed seal because the rubber has crystalized from the heat and has lost its elasticity.

Dee

[dhen]

I'm not sure where it's leaking yet, I'll have to pull it to tell.

Thanks,

Darian

[bentvalves]

deff dont need to pull bro, its either a rear main seal, valve cover gasket, or half moon gasket under valve cover at back of head.

worst case scenario you'll have to pull your transmission, clutch/flywheel.

Greg

[r34 gtr]

Man Ive got the same deal, but both my mains are leaking. What with the really short amount of time it takes to pull the CA and transmission together, I don't see why anyone would want to do it in car. Congratulations, you have the gayest leak to fix on an automobile. We should start a club.

[dhen]

Congratulations, you have the gayest leak to fix on an automobile. We should start a club.

I guess we should look on the bright side, at least we don't have to worry about rust on the bottom of our cars...

Thanks everyone.

Darian

[purple180]

I have the same deal after i rebuilt mine and added to many washers to my oil pump spring. Can be assd taking the washers out as it only leaks a small amount and still want to run high pressure. I saw on a rebiuld thread an aluminium collar which replaces the main seal with an o-ring has a better seal than the standard rear main which is gauranteed to leak when old/HP oil pump. does anyone know if they sell them off the shelf or maybe custom made? the thread didn't mention where/who

[bentvalves]

man if you find what your talking about update this thread please!