invboost

Hey guys, alright i have an oil leak and im trying to find out where its coming from. Its not coming from the pan its coming from up higher...i think i might have found it but i dont know what it is. its the black triangular box right next to the oil filter. can someone tell me what that is and if it is possible to leak oil from there?

Thanks
Leroy

Spade

It is probably coming from your PCV (positive crank valve)

invboost

is that the black box that im talking about? or is that something totally different?

Spade

That is a make shift factory "catch can" that is connected to the PCV.

http://www.hondaautomotivepart...82%29

invboost

so how could i fix the leak? get a new o-ring on it or a whole new set up?

Spade

It depends if that is really leaking, wash the back of the engine so that there is no oil or crud then look again in a day or two.

invboost

how would i wash back there with the motor in the car? just jack the car up and spray some water up there till the oil is gone? or what? haha

Evs-One

it's just the breather box for the PCV valve.

There is an o ring that I am positive is your problem. There is one bolt holding the box in place....it will pop right out and you can see whether or not the o-ring is bad.

You can get a new one at Honda or any hardware store.

And no, you don't need to drain the oil first

invboost

Thanks bro, im going to hit up the shop.

invboost

oh hey Emerika, do you happen to know the size of the o-ring by chance?

Evs-One

20.6x2.7