I'm starting to get stumped

[alan pritchard]

check the bolts under the cam belt cover in the front of the block that hold
the oil pump on, if its leaking from around there it appears to come from
the pan,  i spent days on a similar problem, new sump gasket, new camshaft
seal, new crank seal, almost, until i found some loose bolts!!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Roa, Greg" <Greg.Roa at Cinergy.COM>
To: <quattro at audifans.com>
Sent: Monday, October 22, 2001 8:20 PM
Subject: I'm starting to get stumped


> Ok, I'm continuing my quest to make my 86' 4kq leak free.  I ordered a
> new oil pan, and a new gasket, as that was suggested as my problem.  Put
> the whole shebang together with a bunch of blue gasket goo to help seal
> everything.  Let it dry for a bit, then started the car up.  Looked
> fine.
> Went back out about 15 minutes later, and saw a small fresh puddle of
> oil under the car.
> Appears to be leaking again.
> It looks like it is coming from the oil pan, at the front passenger
> side, where there is a turn in the oil pan.  This is near the area where
> there is an oil pressure or temp sensor (not sure which).
> The good part is, most of the other leaking appears to have stopped.
> Before I got the new oil pan, the back of the pan area was leaking too.
> The thing I don't understand is why I would have so much trouble with
> oil coming out.
> When I look at the car after a drive, there is a very noticeable drip
> from this area.  Enough that it seems like there is pressure pushing the
> oil out.  I've looked through most of the crankcase ventilation system,
> but couldn't find any clogs.  Haven't pulled off the charcoal canister
> yet, could that be it maybe?  I'm not sure.
> I am sure though that next time I will be able to do an oil pan gasket
> replacement in under two hours...  I'm getting darned good at it.  : (
> Any thoughts on what could be pressurizing the crankcase, or something
> else to check?
>
> Welcoming responses, so I don't have to light this car on fire, and
> start over.
> Greg Roa
> Cincinnati, OH
> 86' 4kcsq (Exxon Valdez model)
> 93' 90 CS
> 83' 944