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

[Tigawoods]

well right now i am taking off the oil pan.
but i am stuck at the motor mount part. i needed to take a break before i start that. i need to be mentally prepared for it haha.

the shop that i took it to called on tuesday and said that it was the oil pan and that i have a steering fluid leak too.
they said it would be $250 to change. i was like screw that
so i took it from them and started to do it myself. i just need to take off the crossmember and the stiffener plate rear of the oil pan.

after that i will take a look at the pan seals

it is sealed with an actual rubber gasket and not FIPG or RTV sealant.

[samir0189]

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This post has been edited by samir0189: Jan 28, 2009 - 2:49 PM