Oil Leak???
09-20-2011, 11:24 AM
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Oil Leak???
Hey guys... Haven't been on here much lately. Just moved a little further west, not much real estate left 'till I'm actually on the ocean.
Anyway, my Z has NEVER had any kind of dripping leak that I couldn't hunt down and fix in under 10 minutes. But, this one has got me puzzled.
The leak appears to be oil, but it's really gooey and sticky. Doesn't feel like oil at all. To top it off, it seems to be coming from under the front side of the engine. I can't tell exactly where from, but the splash guard had a little residue on it.
Any suggestions on what to check? It's not a big leak. Probably drips a silver dollar size spot every 12 hours.
Anyway, my Z has NEVER had any kind of dripping leak that I couldn't hunt down and fix in under 10 minutes. But, this one has got me puzzled.
The leak appears to be oil, but it's really gooey and sticky. Doesn't feel like oil at all. To top it off, it seems to be coming from under the front side of the engine. I can't tell exactly where from, but the splash guard had a little residue on it.
Any suggestions on what to check? It's not a big leak. Probably drips a silver dollar size spot every 12 hours.
09-20-2011, 05:54 PM
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I use to have that same problem. My dad and I replaced the valve cover gaskets on my 1985 300zx, which stopped the oil leak. But NismoPick is correct it can be those many things. Good luck!
Last edited by 85300zx; 09-20-2011 at 05:56 PM.
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