oil leakage??

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verxdropper

Discussion Starter · Feb 11, 2002

i replaced the valve cover gasket hopeing to stop the leak, didnt help, can you guys give me some ideas of where this leak is coming from? its not a slow leak i could look under there and whatch the oil drip drip drip drip drip while the car is runing, its kinda annoying having to put a quart of oil in every couple days!!!! thanks

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Tbird Pimpistik

· #2 · Feb 11, 2002

Re: oil leakage?? (verxdropper)

well
check the oil pan drain bolt..
is it tight??
maybe the washer is hella old and its leaking.
where do u see oil coming from??
i dunno but the only 2 places i know of is valve cover gasket and oil drain bolt plug...
should be one of those
p.s also maybe oil filter?
check these things, go under the car jack it up and look where its coming from if u can see it dripping

[Modified by Tbird Pimpistik, 11:21 AM 2-11-2002]

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negativl

· #3 · Feb 11, 2002

Re: oil leakage?? (verxdropper)

So did you clean the engine yet? I should be pretty easy to see the highest point of oil once you do that, especially if it's flowing out as much as you've said.

verxdropper

Discussion Starter · #4 · Feb 11, 2002

Re: oil leakage?? (Tbird Pimpistik)

thanks man!!! i just changed the oil filter i dont think thats the case, but hopefully its the washer for the drain plug on the oil pan!!!!!!!! ill have to go check it out, its hard to tell where the damn leak is coming from even when im under the car, cause its so damn dirty and oily i mean the entire frigen underneath of the car is just soaked in oil, makes me sick!!!!!! cant really clean it i dont have a pressure washer to do that with.

Tbird Pimpistik

· #5 · Feb 11, 2002

Re: oil leakage?? (verxdropper)

seriously dude
you have to do ur part man. u cant just say oil is leaking, help me
we need information as do you, go look pop the hood drive the jetta up on ramps get under there and look where u have the leak
without that we cant do nothing...
seriously go look where its coming from then let us know.

p.s cleanit with a cloth spend 30 min and clean it all off

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Ricks8vGTi

· #6 · Feb 11, 2002

Re: oil leakage?? (2035cc16v)

Yeah.. TBird is as good as my G60 sittin in the backyard. U know what I mean Kdog.. Bring the car to VW and I will powerwash it for u.
Peace
RICK

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joekawasaki

· #7 · Feb 11, 2002

Re: oil leakage?? (verxdropper)

you can get gunk degreaser or carb and choke cleaner from your local parts store and that will clean it up alot better than the sprayer at the car wash. that will make it easy to see. its a little more work but the results are better. http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif

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negativl

· #8 · Feb 11, 2002

Re: oil leakage?? (verxdropper)

Dude, don't take a pressure washer to your engine bay! That's way more than you need. You're not making a concours car, you're just trying to find a leak. And besides, pressure washers can screw you pretty bad. All you need is a water hose. Get some engine brite or something.. Spray on, hose off. I prefer simple green and an assortment of brushes, but whatever. Hopefully you don't have A/C, since that crowds up the engine bay a lot. Anyway, cover the distributor and alt and other electrical stiff with plastic bags and some duct tape to make it form fit, douse stuff down, and hose it off. You just need to get enough oil off to see where the fresh stuff is showing up. http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif

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Ricks8vGTi

· #9 · Feb 11, 2002

Re: oil leakage?? (negativl)

Bah.. Pressure washer dont do syhte to ur motor...

I did it to my 8v junker and no probs..

RICK

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negativl

· #10 · Feb 11, 2002

Re: oil leakage?? (Ricks8vGTi)

Point is, he doesn't need one to clean his engine.

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Ricks8vGTi

· #11 · Feb 11, 2002

Re: oil leakage?? (negativl)

Point is, u havent seen his engine..

RICK

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verxdropper

Discussion Starter · #12 · Feb 11, 2002

Re: oil leakage?? (Ricks8vGTi)

hahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa my engine is filthy like my muther

negativl

· #13 · Feb 11, 2002

Re: oil leakage?? (verxdropper)

I actually had to use a SCRAPER to clean my engine when I got it.

I filled an oil collection pan with solid sludge I scraped free, before I could go in and actually scrub the engine clean.

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bpfoley

· #14 · Feb 11, 2002

Re: oil leakage?? (verxdropper)

is it a 16V? probably leaking headgasket.

Ricks8vGTi

· #15 · Feb 11, 2002

Re: oil leakage?? (negativl)

Dam negativl.. That sux.. LOL..

Peace
RICK

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verxdropper

Discussion Starter · #16 · Feb 11, 2002

Re: oil leakage?? (bpfoley)

yea ya think its the head gasket? everyone tells me that oil wont leak from the head gasket though? it is a 16v yea!!

Keith Caputo's Jolf

· #17 · Mar 6, 2002

Re: oil leakage?? (verxdropper)

Your problem is the car. Get rid of it and your problem will be solved.

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The_Jerbel

· #18 · Mar 6, 2002

Re: oil leakage?? (verxdropper)

go and buy some Simple green. Spray it all around the engine and let it sit for a few minutes, then use a garden hose and put your thumb over top (you know what I mean) to give you higher pressure and spray the thing off. That stuff works wonders....

GDR

· #19 · Mar 6, 2002

Re: oil leakage?? (verxdropper)

quote:[HR][/HR]yea ya think its the head gasket? everyone tells me that oil wont leak from the head gasket though? it is a 16v yea!! [HR][/HR]

Oil can leak out of any engine gasket. I had a 8v head gasket leak from the rear oil return from the head. Time and heat finally just rotted it away and crankcase pressure blew the oil out.

cmorales7

· #20 · Mar 6, 2002

Re: oil leakage?? (verxdropper)

try using a rubber gasket is like night and day, i did and no more leaks

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