97 Del Sol Oil leak
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97 Del Sol Oil leak
I recently purchased a 97 del sol knowing it had an oil leak, however, I cannot seem to pinpoint the exact location or cause of the leak. I crawled under it today and these are the pictures I was able to take.
Has anyone experienced or seen a leak from this area? It is a pretty large leak and drips onto my exhaust, causing it to smoke.
I did look through numerous post about oil leaks etc.
Has anyone experienced or seen a leak from this area? It is a pretty large leak and drips onto my exhaust, causing it to smoke.
I did look through numerous post about oil leaks etc.
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Re: 97 Del Sol Oil leak
It could be from a few locations. Your best bet is going to be getting under there with some degreaser and a bag full of rags, cleaning it until it shines, and then starting the car on jackstands, while you're under it, to see where it's coming from.
If I absolutely had to wager a guess, I'd take a stab at the valve cover gasket, but there's just too much **** there to be sure.
If I absolutely had to wager a guess, I'd take a stab at the valve cover gasket, but there's just too much **** there to be sure.
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Re: 97 Del Sol Oil leak
I do have a bad cv axle that I am attempting to change. I will get under it tomorrow and give it a good cleaning and see what I can find. I'll post updated pictures tomorrow, thanks for the replies!
#7
Re: 97 Del Sol Oil leak
If it's not the valve cover, it could also be the oil pressure sending unit leaking as well as the breather box could have a bad o-ring on it. Both of those are right around in that area of the back side of the block.
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Re: 97 Del Sol Oil leak
Thanks for the replies. I crawled under it and could not figure it out directly. Attempted to change the head gasket this weekend and became intimidated with disconnecting everything and backed off. I couldn't find a white up that made me feel confident in attempting this myself. I also have a Haynes book for the car.
Thinking about having a professional or someone who has done something this major before.
Anyone in the Lexington Kentucky area looking to help with a project?
Thinking about having a professional or someone who has done something this major before.
Anyone in the Lexington Kentucky area looking to help with a project?
#9
Re: 97 Del Sol Oil leak
Thanks for the replies. I crawled under it and could not figure it out directly. Attempted to change the head gasket this weekend and became intimidated with disconnecting everything and backed off. I couldn't find a white up that made me feel confident in attempting this myself. I also have a Haynes book for the car.
Thinking about having a professional or someone who has done something this major before.
Anyone in the Lexington Kentucky area looking to help with a project?
Thinking about having a professional or someone who has done something this major before.
Anyone in the Lexington Kentucky area looking to help with a project?
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Re: 97 Del Sol Oil leak
Is it hard to clean off and investigate? If you can't pinpoint it just by looking at it how are we going to do the same? Get that brake cleaner in there, and watch your eyes when doing this, and make sure you don't miss anything. Get the car on JACKSTANDS and start the car then watch to see where its leaking from.
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Oil cannot be that hard to spot leaking out. The color of oil is a golden brown. If you're color blind than you're just going to have to take it to a mechanic.
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Re: 97 Del Sol Oil leak
Looks like cv boots have gone bad. Replace boots and clean oil and grease with hot water and dish soap. It works well if you put it in a spray bottle and spray away. Check for more leaks once area is fully cleaned.
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