oil leak issues

fc_knuckles · 10-29-2014, 08:25 AM

i fixed the oil line that was broken going to my oil injectors. i replaced the gasket because i had one on hand and when i cleaned it off and rechecked for the leak location it looked like it was dripping from the drain pan. i think it might be coming from my rear main seal. the oil is coming from around where the engine mounts up to the bell housing and is streaming down the top of the transmission. i didnt know if there was a line coming from the top of the engine that it could be dripping for thats why i pulled the intake manifold to double check. are there any thoughts on if it could be the rear main seal and if not do you know of a common problem that it could be. thanks for the advice and links i really appreciate it.

Pete_89T2 · 10-29-2014, 11:19 AM

You have a manual trans, correct? Assume so being it's a US market T2. Easy way to check if the rear main seal is leaking is to remove the small inspection cover (4x 10mm bolts) on the bottom of the bell housing and have a look with a good flashlight & an inspection mirror.

10-29-2014, 08:25 AM	#1
fc_knuckles The Newbie Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Germany Posts: 5 Rep Power: 0	i fixed the oil line that was broken going to my oil injectors. i replaced the gasket because i had one on hand and when i cleaned it off and rechecked for the leak location it looked like it was dripping from the drain pan. i think it might be coming from my rear main seal. the oil is coming from around where the engine mounts up to the bell housing and is streaming down the top of the transmission. i didnt know if there was a line coming from the top of the engine that it could be dripping for thats why i pulled the intake manifold to double check. are there any thoughts on if it could be the rear main seal and if not do you know of a common problem that it could be. thanks for the advice and links i really appreciate it.

10-29-2014, 11:19 AM	#2
Pete_89T2 Lifetime Rotorhead Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Elkton, MD Posts: 874 Rep Power: 16	You have a manual trans, correct? Assume so being it's a US market T2. Easy way to check if the rear main seal is leaking is to remove the small inspection cover (4x 10mm bolts) on the bottom of the bell housing and have a look with a good flashlight & an inspection mirror.