[V8] Common Oil Leaks

[Korn, Bob]

The beast is leaving its mark everywhere she sits and I need to tackle the
seals to stem the flow.  I've seen the posts over the past few years and am
familiar with most problem seals and gaskets. The difficulty is determining
which seal causes which leak.  Has anyone every put together a list of the
common oil leaks and their symptoms?  I've done the easy ones, the
distributors and the breather hoses.  My valve covers don't seem to be
leaking. I have a large amount of oil coming down onto the oil pressure
sender area, above the alternator, any ideas, could this be the front crank
seal?   Also get a lot of oil from the area around the trans dipstick/filler
tube area.  Rear main, oil pan gasket?   I have tried to clean off and drive
and then inspect, however its hard to see where the oil comes from without
tearing some things apart.

Sure wish I had done all the front seals when I did the timing
belt..........:-(....rookie mistake!



Bob
90 V8Q Pearl  135K




-----Original Message-----
From: dsaad at icehouse.net [mailto:dsaad at icehouse.net] 
Sent: Monday, January 19, 2004 11:57 AM
To: V8 at audifans.com
Subject: Re: [V8] I could not part with her!


Man...

You are weak!!!

Save yourself and get out now. There is only heartache ahead of you. She
will 
eat you alive.
Think of your family. You will never be able to afford Collage for the
little 
ones if you stay with her!!

But since you have made your mind up I guess that makes you as crazy as the 
rest of us.

Dave



Quoting Eddie Dial <eddie_dial at hotmail.com>:

> Well I almost sold the V8. But I could not part with the beloved 
> machine. I love the car. Even though sometimes it is a pain in the 
> padded ass. But I
> like her and decided to tell the buyer I changed my mind. Besides I
> would 
> miss you guys :-)  So I am back to replacing some parts. But I also had
> a 
> quick question. Can you buy a hitch for the V8? I am looking to buy an
> older 
> small tent trailer to do a little camping in this year and I was
> wondering 
> if you can get a hitch and if you guys think it is alright to pull a
> tent 
> trailer. Any insight is always appreciated. THANKS!!!
> 
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Ed Dial
> 90 V8 Quattro ( in need of headlights)
> 01 Chevrolet Malibu
> 01 Kia Rio (My new commuter car)
> 
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