[V8] Pentosin Leak (Steven)

[Buchholz, Steven]

yes ... know that experience well!  :-)

... I guess I'm in a devil may care mood today ... :-)

That is an interesting and important data point Bill.  It is true that the airflow from the motion of the car will tend to blow the oil back, but it is a little tough to get enough there to cause smoke.  I'm thinking that the smoke may indicate that the source of the leak is higher and farther back in the car ... steering rack?  Upper rack line?  Return line?

Good luck!
Steve B
San José, CA (USA)
> 
> Steven I sincerely hope you haven't aroused the Audi gods by saying
> you've never had a leaking pump. You know how they can get.  But
> seriously, big thanks to everybody. The input I've gotten from you guys
> will definitely help. Oh, by the way, the leak is such that when I stop
> the pentosin smoke comes up out of the grill and from around the hood
> seams and wheel wells. Yep, nothing says "nice car" like clouds of
> underhood smoke after you stop. Thanks, William