Oil Leak? Major Problem?

[pac34r]

Hey guys,

When I was looking at other skylines to buy. I saw this on all of them (I looked at 3). Is this a major problem? Simple seal replacement?

Any info would be appreciated.

[shaund]

Based only on those photos, I'd say its just a rocker cover gasket leak, and/or half moon seal leak.

Not a big deal to replace if thats all it is. New seals from Mr Nissan, a tiny bit of blue silicone for the 1/2 moons, and about 30-40 mins of work.

[mad082]

yeah that is just the factory optioned leaking rocker cover seals. easy fix. you will also find that on a lot of r33s they also chose the optional leaking power steering resevoir as well.

[PM-R33]

lol. Yeah those cam cover seals are pretty shit.

[Mayuri Krab]

+1 to rocker cover gaskets, mine leaked when I bought it as well.

Owned for 2 years like that & had no problems (didn't really know much about cars at the time & was a noob), I finally got them changed & had no more oil stains around that area again.

you will also find that on a lot of r33s they also chose the optional leaking power steering reservoir as well.

Mine had the optional PS leak.

Do they actually leaking from the hoses themselves or the joints? When I took my air intake snorkel thing out I noticed a fair bit of PS fluid had dripped onto of my A/C compressor. I tightened the bolts up & it seem to have stopped it, however the PS hose & where it joints to other parts of the engine is still oily.

[DVS JEZ]

yeah that is just the factory optioned leaking rocker cover seals. easy fix. you will also find that on a lot of r33s they also chose the optional leaking power steering resevoir as well.

Lol, you read my mind word for word

[boiracer]

lol yup. both of these. my PS is leaky yet, but i am getting a bit of that build up at the back. replace the seals its not too hard. dont just tighten the screws, it may look like it helped....but most of the time just makes the leak worse.

[pac34r]

Hey guys just to let you know I have also suffered the PS leak now. What have you guys done to fix it?

[OoskylineoO]

I got a defect fine for $80 from a highway patrol for that rocker cover oil leak I had easy job swapping gaskets over though no biggie

I have slight leaks from PS resv. as well, got lazy and just tightend up screws a bit and it has definately slowed leak down lmao.

Edited September 3, 2011 by OoskylineoO

[SargeRX8]

Both my R33's had the same shit going on. Only the teeniest bit of oil ever came out, I just couldn't justify fixing it lol. Also both my skylines have the leaking resevoir. I have NO f**king idea where the fluid is going but its on the hose and its dripping. No matter what I tighten up it doesn't stop.

[Humbla]

Mine also had the ps leak,put new hose on all good.