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12-31-2019, 11:46 AM | #1 |
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N52 small oil leak
I was looking at my engine bay and noticed that my oil filter gasket has started to leak a little bit but then noticed oil around the vanos solonoids and I can't figure out where it is coming from I don't think it's the valve cover since it's lower but idk, any help would be great
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12-31-2019, 11:52 AM | #2 |
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Also the valve cover gasket looks brand new as well as the bolts, I'm not sure if the oil could be residue from a previous valve cover leak or if it's something new and the car does not leak any oil
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12-31-2019, 12:13 PM | #3 |
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Looks like a typical oil filter housing gasket leak to me. The oil runs down and follows the casting lines on the block and can get to some weird areas.
Since you know for certain that the OFHG is leaking, replace that, clean off the oil as best you can, and keep an eye out for further leaks. The valve cover usually leaks on the left side of the engine (the lowest side where the oil collects internally). I don't think its very common for a valve cover to leak on the front, further reinforcing the idea that this is just a simple OFHG leak. Good luck!
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12-31-2019, 12:16 PM | #4 | |
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The oil filter housing gasket looks like it just started leaking but I'm not sure if it has started leaking onto the belt, do you think I should change the belt as well? |
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12-31-2019, 12:20 PM | #5 | |
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If you inspect the belt and find no oil on it, I personally would feel comfortable running the belt regardless, but if the belt is old and due for a replacement you might as well replace it while you're in there. New belt is probably like $20.
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Be smart about this, fix your OFH leak and then spring $20 for a belt which is much cheaper than buying a new motor.
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