rcb96
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- Jul 7, 2014
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FINDLAY,
Ohio
Hello all...I know when you read the thread title you'll probably all sigh and wonder why another person is asking about an oil leak. But before you do, I've spent hours searching for an answer and think I know what it is, but I wanted a final opinion from people here.
I've had my 97 Talon esi for a few months now, always leaked a little oil that I noticed made its way down to the subframe (think that's what it is). About a week ago it started leaking worse (dripping onto the exhaust and burning up). Fast forward to today and its gotten to the point where I parked it until I can figure it out.
There's oil on top of the trans, all over the back drivers side of the block, all over the sub frame, etc. Its only getting worse. I lost about a quart between yesterday and today.
I've replaced the cam sensor o ring, didn't help. I'm aware that the head gaskets on these motors tend to leak from that area as well as the oil pressure sensor. I do know the valve cover leaks but I didnt think a valve cover would leak that bad. So I'm mostly looking for second opinions before I decide what to do with it. Motor has 192k on it. Thanks for the help
I've had my 97 Talon esi for a few months now, always leaked a little oil that I noticed made its way down to the subframe (think that's what it is). About a week ago it started leaking worse (dripping onto the exhaust and burning up). Fast forward to today and its gotten to the point where I parked it until I can figure it out.
There's oil on top of the trans, all over the back drivers side of the block, all over the sub frame, etc. Its only getting worse. I lost about a quart between yesterday and today.
I've replaced the cam sensor o ring, didn't help. I'm aware that the head gaskets on these motors tend to leak from that area as well as the oil pressure sensor. I do know the valve cover leaks but I didnt think a valve cover would leak that bad. So I'm mostly looking for second opinions before I decide what to do with it. Motor has 192k on it. Thanks for the help