Oil Leak & More Options

[Rofomet]

Yesterday, I noticed my oil levels dropping fast and white smoke coming off under/behind engine. There is also a large pool of oil under the passenger side of the car. The oil pan seems fine. Here are some pictures I took.





edit:
I think something broke off.

more info, I barely lose any oil when parked but massive amounts after driving.

This post has been edited by Rofomet: Apr 19, 2009 - 7:06 PM

[6G96GT]

white smoke is most likely head gasket and maybe you have an oil leak there too. Would make sense if you are leaking oil when driving because the pressure would build up causing the oil to leak at a weak spot in the gasket. I would go to a garage and have them check your cooling system pressure as well as pour in an oil dye to see where it's leaking. It would really help as I did that myself and got an answer the same day.

[Bitter]

white smoke is most likely head gasket and maybe you have an oil leak there too. Would make sense if you are leaking oil when driving because the pressure would build up causing the oil to leak at a weak spot in the gasket. I would go to a garage and have them check your cooling system pressure as well as pour in an oil dye to see where it's leaking. It would really help as I did that myself and got an answer the same day.

i wish people who don't know would stop making such uni-lateral statements. ALOT of fluids when boiled can produce white smoke. gasoline can do it, oil can do it. heavy un-combusted oil smoke is white, uncombusted gasoline fumes are also white. holy crap!

to the OP, clean that up with some brake cleaner and run the engine some, see if you can pin-point the leaks source. the UV dye kit is a good idea, but may not be needed.


but yes, that does look like the PS pump is leaking pretty good and blowing all around. other guy is correct, you probably will not be able to get that part out of the pump and a new pump will be needed. a used pump might be OK as well, but iirc its a little bit of a pain to replace so get a reman and worry less about new leaks.

now, how the hell did that get broken off like that? you should still clean the area up well so that you can find any new leaks or other leaks and correct them.