Detechting the source(s) of oil leakage

[Mark Rosenkrantz]

Clean the engine with degreaser, add dye, and use a blacklight and goggles
to see the leaks.  That's what I do when diagnosing.

Mark Rosenkrantz
On Mon, Jun 21, 2010 at 3:34 PM, Chris Talley <talleycm at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hello All,
>
> I think I have multiple oil leaks on my new to me UrS4 and I am trying to
> deduce the sources without significant or necessary work.
>
> I have one likely suspect that is recieving attention. It seems
> concentrated
> on the passenger side block/front cover interface. Are there any more
> likely
> sources than others?
>
> Maintainence wise in the last 10 k it has had the TB and all related
> equipement replaced.
> I replaced the valve cover recently as well and plan on replacing the valve
> cover vent hoses as well.
>
> Has anyone every used the kit that contains a flourescent lightsource
> and  dye that you dump into the  crankcase the and becomes visable when the
> light is directed at it?
>
> Thanks,
> ~Chris
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