Radio Flyer1647545514 Posted January 9, 2007 Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 There is oil leaking from my oil pan. I beleive that is where it is. There is oil condensed (the word I would use) on the bottom of the oil pan. Any help would be appreciated. New Oil pan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest powers Posted January 9, 2007 Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 Put the plug back in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbosi44 Posted January 9, 2007 Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 what kind of car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Flyer1647545514 Posted January 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 92 TSi Talon, sorry for that miss out. Turbo. I was not the last to work on it. I had the Oil Switch put on while I was at work so... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s13 Posted January 9, 2007 Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 I doubt the oil pan itself is leaking. It probably just needs a new oil pan gasket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Flyer1647545514 Posted January 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2007 mK, Oil change tomorrow so that will find the problem. I GET MY FUCKING LICENSE TOMORROW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted January 10, 2007 Report Share Posted January 10, 2007 well considering, everything that could leak oil is above the pan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted January 10, 2007 Report Share Posted January 10, 2007 I doubt the oil pan itself is leaking. It probably just needs a new oil pan gasket. i take it you have never seen a oil pan rust out and leak? It happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
351mach11647545510 Posted January 10, 2007 Report Share Posted January 10, 2007 i take it you have never seen a oil pan rust out and leak? It happens. yea, but those cars are notorious for leaking from the pan gasket too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted January 10, 2007 Report Share Posted January 10, 2007 yea, but those cars are notorious for leaking from the pan gasket too. those cars are notorious for leaking oil from every seal in them.from the valve cover gasket, to the drain plug gasket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
351mach11647545510 Posted January 10, 2007 Report Share Posted January 10, 2007 those cars are notorious for leaking oil from every seal in them.from the valve cover gasket, to the drain plug gasket. THAT is quoted for the truth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s13 Posted January 11, 2007 Report Share Posted January 11, 2007 i take it you have never seen a oil pan rust out and leak? It happens. Only time I have seen a oil pan is leak when my friends camaro threw a rod. And there was a big enough hole to stick my hand in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted January 11, 2007 Report Share Posted January 11, 2007 Only time I have seen a oil pan is leak when my friends camaro threw a rod. And there was a big enough hole to stick my hand in. steel pan, and couple winters is all it takes.ive seen lots of ford pans do this, older hondas, and a few others. and of course grenaded engine pan.the type you speak of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90_EAGLE_TALON Posted January 11, 2007 Report Share Posted January 11, 2007 If it turns out that you do need a new oil pan give me a shout and ill see if i have one. I have a lot of dsm parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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