Engine Oil leak, with pictures., Can someone diagnose this for me? Options

[samir0189]

Hey everyone,

My celi's always had a leak for as long as i can remember, but just one or two drops, nothing major.

now...



I have some pics of underneath the car, the leak is more passenger side on the ground.

ALOT of oil is settled on this thing



And the whole backside of the engine block appears shiny. (doesn't look shiny in pics though..)



And this is the oil pan, it appears to be really oily, but idk if thats cause the oil settled there or if it originated fromthere.




Any ideas? I can take more pics if need be.

THANKS everyone!

[hatchy_gt-s]

ok so ya, well because the engine sits at a slant the oil from the valve cover is going to leak to the back side, so i would remove the valve cover (requires a 30mm socket) and check the gasket/replace. those 2 hoses are the power steering lines(the actual pump is on the lower backside of the engine)

So i would just replace the valve cover and the pan gasket if its still there PM me and i will help

u dont have to remove the cross member just use a 1/4in wrench with extension with a swivel on a shallow socket

This post has been edited by hatchy_gt-s: Jan 28, 2009 - 3:02 PM