Jump to content
SAU Community

Oil Leak

Magic

By Magic,
in General Maintenance

 Share

Recommended Posts

Magic Experienced

Magic

Posted
Posted (edited)

Hey Guys, I've been having this oil leak for over 2 months now.

I've taken it to 3 different mechanics - Phil: J-Shop, Tim:Sik Em Rex Racing, and Fabian:Autobahn/Xspeed.

Believe it or not, no one knows where it's coming from. Phil, the initial person who found the leak said it was teh Oil Pressure Switch, where I then paid $250 to get that replaced, to find weeks later it made no difference.

And the other 2 had a look and didn't know where it was coming from. The oil levels are still good, as they've been flushed twice since then during servicing.

I'm going to take it to Fabian again to see if he can take a long look at the area it's dripping.

But before I do, just wondering if anyone has any ideas of where else it could be coming from, that I can ask the mechs to check out if they havn't already.

Facing the engine, we're talking bout 5 inches further towards the back of the bay from the oil filter.

Drips seem to be originating from around the oil pressure switch area.

I'm stumped guys, any ideas?

Edited by Magic
Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/224910-oil-leak/
Share on other sites
Lazy-Bastard Grand Master

Lazy-Bastard

Posted
Posted

^ +1

the only oil fittings on that side of the engine are the oil filter mount itself and a small fitting in the block a little further back from the filter (it would normally have a bung in it), check both of those as well

Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/224910-oil-leak/#findComment-3961207
Share on other sites
GeeTR Grand Master

GeeTR

Posted
Posted (edited)

How fast is the leak? Could you clean the area, idle it on a car hoist and watch underneath carefully?

Theres the oil temp sender on the front side of the oil filter bracket as well (26 at least)

Oil filter hasn't pinched its o-ring as it?

Edited by GeeTR
Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/224910-oil-leak/#findComment-3961248
Share on other sites
Magic Experienced

Magic

Posted
  • Author
Posted

It's def not the oil filter as I replace that every 5,000km, and no leak around the filter itself, its further back from that by the pressure switch. I think Lazy-Bastard and 335 are on the money.

I'll keep those ideas in mind when it goes for a fix.

It's just really strange how 3 Skyline specialists couldn't find the problem.

Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/224910-oil-leak/#findComment-3961256
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing


  • Similar Content

  • Latest Posts

    • Dose Pipe Sutututu
      R32 GTR - Where to begin

      By Dose Pipe Sutututu · Posted

      I think you're missing the point here Duncan, I was trying to say that if you want to go fast around and have a spare $80K to $100K, easiest option is to just buy another car instead of modding your Skyline. Sure blowing $80k to $100K would make it fast, but then you'll have a car that you can't drive on the street comfortably. But use that $80k, buy a fast factory car, spend like $7K on AliExpress pipes, email tune, tyres, pads and you can be fast, not to mention now you have two cars.
    • Duncan
      R32 GTR - Where to begin

      By Duncan · Posted

      You're 20 years too late mate. Used to be 80% skylines back in team trackday days
    • GTSBoy
      R32 GTR - Where to begin

      By GTSBoy · Posted

      There's a lot of drug money on that side of Sydney. Just sayin'.
    • Dose Pipe Sutututu
      R32 GTR - Where to begin

      By Dose Pipe Sutututu · Posted

      At SMSP, I mainly see Hondas, M cars, A90 Supras and of course, plenty of Evos. Have not seen a single R32 ro R34 Skyline on the night sessions that I've been to. That's really saying something.
    • V35_Paul
      Looking at getting a Tesla style Screen for my V37 Skyline.

      By V35_Paul · Posted

      I like mine. Much better than stock. Like i said before the reverse/parking cameras look even worse than normal, still useable. When you buy one make sure it's the latest version. Heaps of cheap ones that run the old hardware and software. Got mine from AliExpress. Mine is quick no lag, boots up 1-2 sec. Menu is fast. Netflix is fine and so is YouTube. Android Auto is random taking 3sec to 15sec. Most of the time it's quick. Very rare it doesn't connect. But that could be a phone thing.   Now I think they use a Pixel 3XL to run this whole thing which i guess is fine, but the problem is that some apps will not work on old hardware like Disney Plus  Maybe Prime Video too 🤔. they will not update. Iv'e tried getting the APK Disney + but i still couldn't get it working. I have a Data sim installed so i have internet all the time. You can't Hotspot off your phone and connect Android Auto at the same time. Not that you need too, if you want you can hotspot off your phone and run any internet map app (google maps) and you can run the Spotify app on it's own (the app runs better than android auto) You can still access the INFINITI intouch system for all the o.g stuff    P.S i got new non Polarization Sunglasses too 😎 
×
×
  • Create New...