oil leak

[92-laser-rs]

my car has a small oil leak some were under the motor you can see it under the car a little on the exhaust and up front by the front left wheel. i think it may be a gasket on the lower end of the block.

 

[BogusSVO]

The first thing to check and the simplest, would be the center bottom exhaust manifold stud.

 

[92-laser-rs]

ok and what other things could it be will check that out when i can.

 

[nelliott500]

The first thing to check and the simplest, would be the center bottom exhaust manifold stud.

That would cause an oil leak?

 

[BogusSVO]

Yes, that stud is an open hole into an oil return to the block.

It is a fairly common spot to leak.

 

[1990TSIAWDTALON]

You might want to check the turbo drain tube that connects to the oil pan, it is a notorious leak also, at least in my experience with a few DSM's. I think every one of them I have fooled around with was leaking their. The oil filter housing is another spot that I have problems with. There is also an excentric pulley that leaks from the bolt hole that it attaches to, but it is inside the motors front cover, down low. Just MTC, hope it helps.

 

[nelliott500]

Yes, that stud is an open hole into an oil return to the block.

It is a fairly common spot to leak.

I had absolutely no idea. Neat information. Thanks.