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  1. 11-01-2008, 12:44 AM #1
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    Default Oil leak while running

    The engine is a mid '90s JDM GSR, unknown miles, but runs decent. I drove the car with the hood off ("I have a mullet" style) and ran the car out in the first few gears. I slowed down and noticed some oil on my windshield, pulled over, and checked out what was going on. It's from the driver's side, front of the motor. I can't tell where it's coming from as it will drip down but also get blown upwards. I've tried cleaning off the motor untill it's spotless to see where the oil is leaking from, but I still can't tell. Anyone have some ideas of what I could look for? If it matters, my upper timing cover is off, but I haven't seen any oil from that side of the motor; it's also getting oil on the bottom of the hood, while I'm not being a redneck. If anymore info is needed, just ask.
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  2. 11-01-2008, 06:04 AM #2
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    could be a cam seal or crank seal if the oil is behind timing cover, it could be leaking on the timing belt and the belt is slinging the oil back up
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  3. 11-01-2008, 08:51 AM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by cgEvan
    Oil leak while running
    Has anyone ever confused you with someone with a brain? The answer is more clear than a Windex washed pane of glass.

    Don't run.

    Easy motherfucking E. Lolol. Later, QD.
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    Quote Originally Posted by quickdodge®
    Has anyone ever confused you with someone with a brain? The answer is more clear than a Windex washed pane of glass.

    Don't run.

    Easy motherfucking E. Lolol. Later, QD.
    lol.
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  5. 11-01-2008, 12:23 PM #5
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    if it happens when running the car into the upper RPM's i would check the crank breather box on the back of the block to see if it has an *snicker* oily discharge.
    Who knows?
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  6. 11-01-2008, 04:16 PM #6
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    I have an idea..

    MAKE SOME SENSE!!! How is it come from the drivers side yet wasnt coming from the side with the timing cover?

    FREAKIN TARD!!

    Thinkin cam seals though!

    THank you!! Come again!
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  7. 11-01-2008, 10:38 PM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by IMPORTchic
    I have an idea..

    MAKE SOME SENSE!!! How is it come from the drivers side yet wasnt coming from the side with the timing cover?

    FREAKIN TARD!!

    Thinkin cam seals though!

    THank you!! Come again!
    Well, we all know the B series motor is roughly a rectangular prism, so if it's on the driver's side of the front... then it's not where the timing cover is...


    I still <3 you though, lol
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    Quote Originally Posted by cgEvan
    Well, we all know the B series motor is roughly a rectangular prism, so if it's on the driver's side of the front... then it's not where the timing cover is...


    I still <3 you though, lol
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    Quote Originally Posted by IMPORTchic
    ......Evan....hunny child...you have lost it!
    I think not!

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    Wow man, hope you figure it out! Did this start last night?
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    Does it leak any oil if you are just sitting there at idle?
    Back to being stock and slow
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    It's futile. It's what Hondas do at our house. Try leaving it at Logan's for a night. That will fix it I am sure.
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    Quote Originally Posted by turbodawg
    It's futile. It's what Hondas do at our house. Try leaving it at Logan's for a night. That will fix it I am sure.
    You're evan's bro right? I tried sending you pics of a wheel on your phone for the civic. Not sure if you got it or not.


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    front main seal.
    Quote Originally Posted by Echonova View Post
    And I do drive a Miata, so I am gayer than a three dollar bill...
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    Inside the red is where the oil is, seems there was come confusion, LOL.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Echonova View Post
    And I do drive a Miata, so I am gayer than a three dollar bill...
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    Quote Originally Posted by slovic
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    Back to being stock and slow
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    Quote Originally Posted by slovic
    front main seal.
    You do know that's inside the timing cover... and it's spotless in there?
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