I may have a leak: Options

[m0dd3d1]

Here's a pic of underneath my car when I was doing an oil change. I think I may have a leak because there is a spot on my driveway where I park.



It looks like whatever is leaking is going everywhere. I was able to wipe it up but it may be coming back. I was told a bit ago that my valve cover gasket needs replacement, would that do this over a long period of time?

Also, I think I'm missing a bolt here:


Can anyone either confirm or deny this? Thanks. Also, what is that? I'm not engine savvy so help a brother out! Cheers.

[6gcSTVT]

I'm not completly sure but if there are other bolts around that missing one then I agree that ur missing one. All that oil is probably coming from missing that bolt, a valve cover leak wouldn't spread that much i don't think. good luck getting it all figured out and cleaned up. Cleaning it up then jacking hte car up the next day or 2 after may show you exactly where its leaking.

This post has been edited by 6gcSTVT: Jun 25, 2007 - 7:32 PM

[m0dd3d1]

I'm not completly sure but if there are other bolts around that missing one then I agree that ur missing one. All that oil is probably coming from missing that bolt, a valve cover leak wouldn't spread that much i don't think. good luck getting it all figured out and cleaned up. Cleaning it up then jacking hte car up the next day or 2 after may show you exactly where its leaking.

True that, I'm lucky I've got a lift at my disposal whenever I need (well, @ $5/hour you can't go wrong).

Also, can anyone point out where the subframe is from this pic? A while ago it was loose, supposedly, and it's starting to rattle again and I think it may be my subframe again. I was just wondering so I could see if I need new bolts or it just needs a tighten!

[6gsillyca]

Your subframe shouldn't come loose on its own like that...

[tomazws]

May be the plastic washer on the oil drain bolt is melted or cracked or simply came off?

It happened to me... mine melted, i donno how but it did....

[m0dd3d1]

I don't have a washer on the drain bolt...just the bolt. So does everyone have a washer on the bolt?

[hurley97]

Also, I think I'm missing a bolt here:


Can anyone either confirm or deny this? Thanks. Also, what is that? I'm not engine savvy so help a brother out! Cheers.

that looks to be where your transmission connects to the engine. it doesn't look like you are missing a bolt, it looks like there is one on the other side. you're probably not leaking from there but if you are it would be the rear main seal.

I don't have a washer on the drain bolt...just the bolt. So does everyone have a washer on the bolt?

you need a washer. thats probably your whole problem.