[V6-12v] oil leaks driving me nuts....

[David Torrey]

I have the same problem with oil leaks.  I have
replaced the valley pan gasket and if anything the
leak is worse.  I did not re-torque the head bolts. 
This will be what I do next.  I am not that
optimistic.  I think that ultimately the head gaskets
will need to be replaced. By the way,  does anyone
know what configuraton head bolt is on a 1993 v-6?

Best regards,
Dave
--- Rob <beattyr2003 at cox.net> wrote:

> Patient is 1995 A6Q Sedan standard, with 220k miles.
> 
>  
> 
> I am getting a persistent oil leak(s) in the valley
> between the cylinder
> banks.  I have replaced the valley pan gasket and
> have also RTV'd the valve
> cover gaskets temporarily as I am planning on buying
> replacements, but
> wanted to be sure of my leak source 1st.  I thought
> I read somewhere
> something about the 12V head gaskets sometimes being
> prone to leaking oil
> and water.  Which would explain the reason I have to
> add water every once in
> a while..  Will a compression test show if there is
> a problem?  Car runs
> great, just has a highly annoying burning oil smell
> that I really want to be
> rid of.
> 
>  
> 
> I know there are also places on the rear of the
> heads that can leak, but
> that doesn't explain oil accumulating in the valley
> after I replaced the
> valley gasket.  Not to mention, valve cover gaskets
> should leak on the down
> side, not on the upper side.  Head gaskets though,
> since its under
> compression, I could see them leaking upwards.
> 
>  
> 
> Anyone got any thoughts or suggestions?
> 
>  
> 
> Thanks,
> 
>  
> 
> Rob
> 
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