'94 Talon ES Oil Leak Around Exhaust Manifold Help???

[Papa C Gregz]

I noticed that I have an oil leak around my exhaust manifold. I know it's cracked and needs to be replaced but what does this mean? The oil is coming from the left side of the manifold and also some on the 2nd bolt in the first picture. It's a little hard to see. I am planning on autocrossing er so I need to know how major this is haha. Could it be the studs? Thanks!

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[T is for TURBO]

I can't see your pictures, but typically oil around the left side of the manifold is actually because of a leaky valve cover gasket, which is very common on these cars. Also, if the oil is coming fro one of the exhaust manifold studs, there is an oil passage that runs behind there. You might not have a poorly threaded stud causing oil to get by

 

[Papa C Gregz]

I can't see your pictures, but typically oil around the left side of the manifold is actually because of a leaky valve cover gasket, which is very common on these cars. Also, if the oil is coming fro one of the exhaust manifold studs, there is an oil passage that runs behind there. You might not have a poorly threaded stud causing oil to get by

Ok, sorry for the pictures not showing up. I found that right clicking them and opening them in a new tab works. I'm still getting used to uploading pics to forums :/

 

[Zufelt]

You also should check the studs, it's one of the studs towards the bottom middle that will leak because it leds into an oil galley. It's a common problem and will leak on your manifold, and make it look saturated.

http://www.dsmtuners.com/threads/exhaust-manifold-stud-oil-leak.266964/

http://www.dsmtuners.com/threads/exhaust-manifold-stud-oil-galley.364020/

EDIT: Just noticed Turbo already suggested that.. perhaps I should read through the whole thread
If that is all it is, just be sure when you pull it out to clean it off, and seal it with some oil resistant sealant.

 

[Papa C Gregz]

You also should check the studs, it's one of the studs towards the bottom middle that will leak because it leds into an oil galley. It's a common problem and will leak on your manifold, and make it look saturated.

http://www.dsmtuners.com/threads/exhaust-manifold-stud-oil-leak.266964/

http://www.dsmtuners.com/threads/exhaust-manifold-stud-oil-galley.364020/

EDIT: Just noticed Turbo already suggested that.. perhaps I should read through the whole thread
If that is all it is, just be sure when you pull it out to clean it off, and seal it with some oil resistant sealant.

haha ok I'll look into it. Thanks guys!