Recently i changed my front balancer shaft, camshaft, and crankshaft seals. Also, i had to put a new oversized drain plug in because when i bought the car it was already somewhat stripped. I also changed the valve cover seals and gaskets as well as the oil pan gasket. Somehow it still leaks oil and i don't know where from. I don't think it has a bad head gasket. Maybe it does. Also, i don't think it burns oil. not sure though. I really need some help. All help is much appreciated. Thanks!!

 

Do yourself a favor and clean your engine so you can easily track where the oil leak(s) is located. Use a drip pan under the engine when it is parked.

My money is on the drain plug since it was already stripped. If the oil is coming from that area try another crush washer. Drain the oil in a clean pan, install the new crush washer, and and reuse the oil (if it is good).

 

When i put the new oversized plug in, it came with a hard plastic washer. however, when i put the bolt in, the washer broke when it got tight. What type of washer should I get?


Modified by mkrieger500 at 8:12 PM 9/26/2008

 

I just checked the oil pan drain bolt. completly dry. is there any chance it could be the camshaft and crankshaft seals? Also the valve cover gasket kit comes with the valve cover gasket, spark plug seals, and 4 little o-rings. What are the little O-rings for? The oil looks like its coming from underneath the timing belt cover.

 

I think it might be the oil cooler or the seal for it.

 

It could be ALL of these. Have you cleaned your engine? This will help you identify area where the oil leak(s) is.

 

Cleaned the engine. it looked like some oil was coming from the oil filter area. I replaced the oil cooler gasket and so far so good. Thanks for the help!!!!