The Central Hub for DSM Community and Information

For 1990-1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse, Eagle Talon, Plymouth Laser, and Galant VR-4 Owners. This is where the DSM platform history is documented and archived. Log in to help us in our mission, and to remove most ads from the browsing experience.

OIL, EVERYWHERE!!! help please

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others.

CRANKED91TSI

Probationary Member
16
0
Aug 9, 2009
Paris, Kentucky
ok i have a 91 TSI, 98K miles on it, and my setup is as follows.

-ECM Link/DSM Link V3. Lite
-3G MAS
-BC 272/272 cams
-walbro 255
-16G turbo
-PTE 880cc Injectors
-2G Turbo Mani
-custom exhaust
STOCK Head gasket, Studs, valves, springs, and Bottom End.

Well i had a small oil problem before and i noticed it was where my VC was cracked. So while looking for a new V.C. I threw some JB weld on it and went about my business, which basically eliminated the oil problem. Well i was running 22lbs the other night doing a little data logging and a little tuning. Pulled over to take a break, popped my hood and i had oil EVERYWHERE, under the hood, on the firewall, on both shock towers....it looked as if it had slung off the timing belt, but that doesn't explain it being all over both shock towers, and i know it was not coming from where my V.C. Was cracked because i have a COP setup now, and it looked like it was coming from my head gasket. so i went ahead and pulled my head, (i had ARP Studs, Springs and Titanium Retainers, and a cometic gasket ready to go in anyways but didnt wanna pull my head) But weird thing is my Head gasket looked fine when i pulled my head.

Now, is there anywhere else that oil can SPRAY HARDCORE from? it looked like it was centralized right below my water neck (thermo Housing).... But i dont see where it could come from......

So basically can anyone tell me maybe where to look? investigate, etc etc...?


Thanks guys, any questions please ask...
 
well dipstick, is zip tied shut right now, and there is a coolant line right in front of the head gasket on the left side....so i am hoping that fixing this (and i have a new Valve cover on the way) and my new valve cover will solve my problem because i also noticed a hefty amount of oil in my #1 plug well (due to cracked VC) But i will update when i get it all put back together and let you all know if that was my problem or not. Thanks guys....
 
Add Value - Be Respectful - No Trolling - No Misinformation - Participate Often!
Support Vendors who Support the DSM Community

Latest Classifieds

Back
Top