Can somone locate this oil leak? (pics)
April-7th-2003, 11:09 PM
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Well, I pulled the timing belt cover and found nothing there. (maybe a little at the bottom) So I think it is the main seal. I need to replace my passenger side half shaft real soon so I might as well replace the seal at the same time. We will see how it goes.
April-12th-2003, 07:05 PM
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man i love this forum 
these are the same leaks i have lol,
couldn't find them before but when changing my waterpump i noticed behind the bottom pully, crankshaft seal was leaking
my valve cover gasket is leaks to, (changed my plugs recently really messy job cause the oil dripped into the sparkplug holes)
now for the 3rd leak, its in the same place as Identity_X
got these leaks after getting the car less then a year ago, car was perfect before, brother drove it like a girl, and then i got it, and had to much fun with it at first.
these are the same leaks i have lol,
couldn't find them before but when changing my waterpump i noticed behind the bottom pully, crankshaft seal was leaking
my valve cover gasket is leaks to, (changed my plugs recently really messy job cause the oil dripped into the sparkplug holes)
now for the 3rd leak, its in the same place as Identity_X
got these leaks after getting the car less then a year ago, car was perfect before, brother drove it like a girl, and then i got it, and had to much fun with it at first.
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April-12th-2003, 08:27 PM
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Originally posted by Identity_X
Instead of starting a new thread I thought I'd post here. Can anyone identify the cause of this leak?
Instead of starting a new thread I thought I'd post here. Can anyone identify the cause of this leak?
I think its a lot harder to replace than the front because if Im not mistaken you have to remove the tranny.
April-12th-2003, 08:45 PM
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Originally posted by marc93lx
Looks like the opposite of mine, which would be the rear main seal. I think its a lot harder to replace than the front because if Im not mistaken you have to remove the tranny.
Looks like the opposite of mine, which would be the rear main seal.
I think its a lot harder to replace than the front because if Im not mistaken you have to remove the tranny.
April-12th-2003, 11:22 PM
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Yes, the tranny must be removed, as well as the flywheel assembly to gain access to the rear main seal. A lot of work to change a lil ol' gasket, eh?
Identity-X, I'm not quite sure to as to where the leak is coming from. It looks like there's grease and crud all over the bell housing. If your RMS is leaking, you shouldn't have that much oil/grease/crap/etc that high on the sides of the tranny.
Identity-X, I'm not quite sure to as to where the leak is coming from. It looks like there's grease and crud all over the bell housing. If your RMS is leaking, you shouldn't have that much oil/grease/crap/etc that high on the sides of the tranny.
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April-13th-2003, 12:35 PM
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Originally posted by kcbhiw
If your RMS is leaking, you shouldn't have that much oil/grease/crap/etc that high on the sides of the tranny.
If your RMS is leaking, you shouldn't have that much oil/grease/crap/etc that high on the sides of the tranny.
April-14th-2003, 02:01 AM
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When I swapped engines on my car ('94 into a '90), I had those same leaks. The front was likely made worse by the wobbling crank pulley, but it had been leaking for at least 60k. I'd just clean it off every oil change (or so). The rear looked bad. At first, I blamed the distributor (which was leaking), then I blamed too much tranny fluid (I did overfill it...on my friends the fill O-ring was bad). But, when I pulled the tranny, the entire inside of the bellhousing was COATED in oily dirt. But there was nothing on the flywheel/clutch (which was nicely rust-free...wonder why ). Until you start leaving pools everywhere, both leaks are minor. On the order of ounces per oil change. It's just that the oil tends to spread out and cover a WIDE area.
). Until you start leaving pools everywhere, both leaks are minor. On the order of ounces per oil change. It's just that the oil tends to spread out and cover a WIDE area.
April-14th-2003, 03:45 PM
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Now that you mentioned it, I think that it might be my distributor o-ring that's making that stain. I'll replace it this weekend in hopes that it's the o-ring that's causing the problem. I know that this is not a major leak, but I want to take care of it before it becomes major.
April-14th-2003, 04:07 PM
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Originally posted by Identity_X
Now that you mentioned it, I think that it might be my distributor o-ring that's making that stain. I'll replace it this weekend in hopes that it's the o-ring that's causing the problem. I know that this is not a major leak, but I want to take care of it before it becomes major.
Now that you mentioned it, I think that it might be my distributor o-ring that's making that stain. I'll replace it this weekend in hopes that it's the o-ring that's causing the problem. I know that this is not a major leak, but I want to take care of it before it becomes major.
April-17th-2003, 12:28 AM
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Got my front seal today. I ordered it from www.mazdastuff.com it was $9.00 shipped. Here is a picture:
They also sent me this bas *** koozie for free!
I will let you know how the install went whenever I get around to it.
They also sent me this bas *** koozie for free!
I will let you know how the install went whenever I get around to it.
April-21st-2003, 01:42 PM
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guys check out www.expressautoparts.com They have a lot of parts for the BP motor and they ship quick ,...
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Are you guys sure the 1.8 oil pan uses a gasket , I was told by the dealer that it does not use a gasket just silcone that is oil resistant...
Bruce
There prices are decent to..
Are you guys sure the 1.8 oil pan uses a gasket , I was told by the dealer that it does not use a gasket just silcone that is oil resistant...
Bruce
April-21st-2003, 06:46 PM
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Originally posted by Identity_X
Well, my guess is that over time all the oil and grease made it's way up there.
Well, my guess is that over time all the oil and grease made it's way up there.
April-21st-2003, 09:52 PM
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Originally posted by Chastan
Just general advice: perhaps if you are trying to make a diagnosis, you should clean everything up, then it ought to be easier to see where the leak is coming from, as it will be closer to the original spot.
Just general advice: perhaps if you are trying to make a diagnosis, you should clean everything up, then it ought to be easier to see where the leak is coming from, as it will be closer to the original spot.