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TomD (Tifosi)
Advanced Member
Username: Tifosi
Post Number: 3608
Registered: 9-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 13, 2003 - 7:27 am: | |
len, just keep an eye on the brake fluid resevior in case you are losing fluid out of the slave cylinder |
Leonardo Soccolich (Lens)
Member
Username: Lens
Post Number: 273
Registered: 3-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 13, 2003 - 7:16 am: | |
I have some weeping from the bell housing seal that started this winter. It was so cold, I think everything really contracted. With all the snow we had, I really didn?t get a chance to drive the car as much as I wanted either. My mechanic said not to worry about it until its time to replace the clutch. Spring is here, I?m driving the car regularly again, and the weeping has stopped. |
Bill V (Doc)
Member
Username: Doc
Post Number: 331
Registered: 9-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 13, 2003 - 6:53 am: | |
Dan--for what it's worth, my '85 308 leaks more with synthetic oil in it. I switched back to petroleum. |
"The Don" (Mlemus)
Advanced Member
Username: Mlemus
Post Number: 4608
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Monday, May 12, 2003 - 9:13 pm: | |
They could have wiped away a "dirt seal" allowing oil to weep. |
Daniel B Reese MD (Dbr328gtb)
Junior Member
Username: Dbr328gtb
Post Number: 169
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Monday, May 12, 2003 - 8:39 pm: | |
Thanks Hans. The seeping is on the right of center side of engine. In the last 24 hours no drips at all. I still think it is curious the leak is more beginning on the day of an oil change |
Hans E. Hansen (4re_gt4)
Intermediate Member
Username: 4re_gt4
Post Number: 1256
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Monday, May 12, 2003 - 6:54 pm: | |
Daniel:
1) I wouldn't worry about fire if you're only getting a drop or two.
2) As long as something really critical, such as a cam belt, isn't getting wet, don't worry about it. I don't think I'd like oil in the alternator either. But this is relatively unlikely.
3) I've seen the distributors leak on these earlier cars. Could be the source of your problem. If so, it can wait.
4) If it's on the distributor (left) end of the motor, might not hurt to check the oil cooler lines. If one is starting to seep, it could be an early sign of an impending failure. Which is not good. |
Daniel B Reese MD (Dbr328gtb)
Junior Member
Username: Dbr328gtb
Post Number: 168
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Monday, May 12, 2003 - 6:02 pm: | |
JRV, thank you! |
JRV (Jrvall)
Intermediate Member
Username: Jrvall
Post Number: 1433
Registered: 11-2002
| | Posted on Monday, May 12, 2003 - 6:40 am: | |
>>I was told it wasnt neccessary to fix. <,
I'd have to assume that the leak is small and difficult to repair. I've given the same advice at times over the years. There are circumstances where the ends don't really justify the means from a cost/benifit standpoint imo. Generally speaking a few drops can be considered weepage and most of the time is probably no big deal. Also, when seals start weeping from age, but a service that replaces the seals is in the engines future it's not unusual to monitor the situaion while putting off repairs until the service point rolls around. If the leaks start increasing however it is sometimes prudent to rethink the time schedule for servicing. Of course Im not there so there's no way to know exactly what applies in this particular situation.
The way I would handle this is to get the car in the air and have a very careful visual inspection and evaluation of the current conditions. IMO it's always better to be safe than sorry. And there should be no charges involved in the inspection if the regular shop is doing this imo.
Whenever one of my clients has a question like yours, I like to "see" what's going on in a timely/rapid manner just in case it's different (more serious) than I suspect/expect. I like for the customer to be present if they wish so that he/she can be shown why or why not the issue needs to be dealt with. Both for their understanding, education and peace of mind.
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Daniel B Reese MD (Dbr328gtb)
Junior Member
Username: Dbr328gtb
Post Number: 166
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, May 11, 2003 - 11:46 pm: | |
Hi All,
Ever since I've had my car (3+ yrs) it had an occasional drip of oil on the floor. I was told it wasnt neccessary to fix.
I got my oil changed in March and I've always had FOW use Mobil 1, including this time. Beginning on that day the leak is a bit more. I now see after a drive up to 3 (but sometimes none) drips in various locations under the engine and 1-2 drips during the week it is sitting. It's not the oil filter and if it were the oil drain plug I would think the drip would be in one place. I've even seen a small amount of oil on the baffle (?) that leads to a pipe that goes to the muffler. I assume the leak there is from above. It just seems like generalized increase in seepage.
Why did this happen right after the oil change and what could be the cause?
With this small leak is there any risk of fire or other problems (leak is away from the belts)? Many cars have leaks and dont catch fire. My major is due next year so if possible I want to hold off on anything expensive.
PS- I dont have a lift |