Oil Leak ** NEW UPDATE** ITS OFF, ITS OFF Options

[Tigawoods]

well to outline this problem, i have been having an oil leak that has just gotten worse in recent weeks. it is coming from the backside of the engine and drips on the the plastics and the flexpipe.
i am going to be doing an oil dye test tommorow to get more info.

here is where the problem comes
the engine is under warranty at a shop in philadelphia. the last time i had a problem, i had blown a head gasket and they said it was dude to my headers having gasket leak, which i later found out could not happen. it cost me $500 to fix.
this oil problem from what i have been told, could most likely be the rear main seal, which is part of the rebuilt engine as i have assumed. there arent any items that i have added to the car that could effect this. i dont want to get screwed over and told that it was something that i put on to cause this. i just want to take it there and have them fix it (if it is the rear main seal or another engine component)

this needs to be dealt with now so i really need your guys opinions asap
thanks

This post has been edited by Tigawoods: Jan 2, 2009 - 7:50 PM

[lagos]

Mike, you really should have talked to that shop when you first noticed the leak over the summer.
From what I could guess without getting under the car, it seemed like your rear main.

After seeing your head gasket, I can tell you that they used the cheapest rebuild gasket set in the world on your car. I would call them up and get them to warranty this. If they try to charge you anything, at least you'll have their diagnosis and can do the work on your own.

You're not alone though... I currently have a pretty bad leak from my cam seals and possibly the front main. Cant do anything about it till it starts getting warmer out though.

This post has been edited by lagos: Dec 22, 2008 - 11:24 PM