oil leaks -- any common issues

[Jellybean]

Hey

 

1. Oil filter Relocation sandwich Plate area
   
2. Steering Rack area
   

 

Last few months I noticed some weeping around the engine area;Since the car is parked up I got a better indication of were the oil is leaking from. Some of this may be run off from the same leak but I need to clean the engine and pinpoint if it is 3 leaks or just 1-2

 

Oil levels in Power steering, engine have not moved in months and power steering in years; my mechanic said the leak is so small not to worry about it but I would rather fix it.

 

I did notice the oil leak when I put in 5W40 millers in ( odd smudge on the ground), I had the Fuchs 10w50 Pro S in there previous

 

Oil filter Relocation sandwich Plate area

I have 5w40 Millers oil in here so may that is too thin and a contributing factor to the leak, I need to investigate and pin point the location first.

 

Steering Rack area

Anything prone to leak in this area, Seals known to go etc, I may not be from my car but worth asking so I know what to focus on

Edited March 5, 2014 by Jellybean (see edit history)

[wile e coyote]

did you change filter when done oil /

maybe oil filter leaking

[Digsy]

FWIW the oil system shouldn't leak regardless of how thick or thin the oil inside it is.

 

My PAS rack developed a leak on the return side. There is a fitting on the rack which is a banjor with a short stub pipe covered in plastic. The pipe had corroded under the plastic and was constantly weeping. When I replaced it I cut off the plastic, scrubbed the pipe with a wire brush and there was a hole about the diameter of one bristle on the brush.

 

I also once saw a weep from one end of the rack and even went as far as sourcing a 2nd hand rack whereupon it stopped and never started again!

[Jellybean]

did you change filter when done oil /

maybe oil filter leaking

 

Oil filter is relocated, she is not leaking in that area , worse case I will just take the kit off it and put the oil filter back in as per OEM

 

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FWIW the oil system shouldn't leak regardless of how thick or thin the oil inside it is.

 

My PAS rack developed a leak on the return side. There is a fitting on the rack which is a banjor with a short stub pipe covered in plastic. The pipe had corroded under the plastic and was constantly weeping. When I replaced it I cut off the plastic, scrubbed the pipe with a wire brush and there was a hole about the diameter of one bristle on the brush.

 

I also once saw a weep from one end of the rack and even went as far as sourcing a 2nd hand rack whereupon it stopped and never started again!

 

Thanks Digsy, will clean it all down and see what I can find, good to know what to look out for

[Ian C]

FWIW the oil system shouldn't leak regardless of how thick or thin the oil inside it is.

 

My PAS rack developed a leak on the return side. There is a fitting on the rack which is a banjor with a short stub pipe covered in plastic. The pipe had corroded under the plastic and was constantly weeping. When I replaced it I cut off the plastic, scrubbed the pipe with a wire brush and there was a hole about the diameter of one bristle on the brush.

 

I had the same fitting leak, it soaked the undertray material but didn't reach the floor so I was baffled as to why my PAS reserviour was emptying with no apparent leak

 

You should be able to tell if it's engine oil or PAS fluid by feel and smell of the leaked fluid.

[listy]

Same with the PS. My return pipe had corroded and split on the underside. Replaced the hose, leak was gone.