[V8] Leak Question

[D Morralee]

what engine is in the car ? 4.2 or 3.6 

 

I've had the problem and others have with the 4.2 head gasket leaking oil. (rear )

First things first is to give the engine a good clean , once dry start up and see if there are any leaks , if none go for a short drive . Make sure to have a good light and a mirror so that you can look for the leak. 

leak possibilities 

- distributors ( 2x seals )

- Valve covers 

- steering rack / hoses

- Head gaskets

- crankcase ventilation hose 

- oil being blown back from some other part of the engine

 

superdave 


 
> From: xman17 at verizon.net
> To: v8 at audifans.com
> Date: Sat, 27 Jun 2009 11:03:56 -0400
> Subject: Re: [V8] Leak Question
> 
> I just recently replaced both power steering hoses so they're definitely
> good.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: v8-bounces at audifans.com [mailto:v8-bounces at audifans.com] On Behalf Of
> Tony and Lillie
> Sent: Saturday, June 27, 2009 9:34 AM
> To: Dave Head; v8newlist
> Subject: Re: [V8] Leak Question
> 
> That was going to be my suggestion, as well as checking the power steering 
> rack and hoses. If either leaks, the fluid will drip down onto the 
> transmission/exhaust as well.
> 
> Tony
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> Subject: Re: [V8] Leak Question
> 
> 
> > Or the biggest culprit - distributor seals
> >
> > kneale at knitknacks.com wrote:
> >> Check first that it's not the crankcase ventillation hose that snakes up
> >> the back of the engine to the valve cover or the crossover vent hose to 
> >> the
> >> other valve cover. Both are famous for disintegrating from the oil in 
> >> the
> >> vapors. Check the valve cover gaskets too. 
> 
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