Problem With Oil Leaking Between The Trans And Engine? - Page 2

vinuneuro · #1 03-02-2007, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by fast4d

make sure it's transmission fluid. if it's not then it's the valley pan gasket and coolant is leaking. it runs down the back and drips from the bell housing.

he said it's originating higher up- not trans fluid. valley pan gasket leak?- not if it's oil lol.

BimmerDude · #2 03-02-2007, 01:54 PM

Vinuneuro, you are right! Today I will know what the problem is, thats if they can find it. I already had it out with them yesterday. I told them my mechanic that I know could find the problem in 10 mins. I also told them if they can't do the job I will take it to my mechanic, pay him whatever, and then back charge them. They got so scared because they charged my warranty for the rear main seal leak, and that wasn't even the problem. These guys in my opinion SUCK!!!

But anyway, does anybody know where this oil might be coming from? Again its not Trans fluid, its not coolant fluid, I've had everything serviced, vally pan, valve covers, all hoses. What else is in the back of the engine upper part, leaking down and coming right around the trans and then leaking onto the lower strut bar right under the trans that butts up to the engine. Any info would help. I'm dealing with idiots... Thanks...

vinuneuro · #3 03-02-2007, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by BimmerDude

Vinuneuro, you are right! Today I will know what the problem is, thats if they can find it. I already had it out with them yesterday. I told them my mechanic that I know could find the problem in 10 mins. I also told them if they can't do the job I will take it to my mechanic, pay him whatever, and then back charge them. They got so scared because they charged my warranty for the rear main seal leak, and that wasn't even the problem. These guys in my opinion SUCK!!!

But anyway, does anybody know where this oil might be coming from? Again its not Trans fluid, its not coolant fluid, I've had everything serviced, vally pan, valve covers, all hoses. What else is in the back of the engine upper part, leaking down and coming right around the trans and then leaking onto the lower strut bar right under the trans that butts up to the engine. Any info would help. I'm dealing with idiots... Thanks...

http://www.xoutpost.com/281996-post4.html

I'm curious..how many hours did it take to change the rear main seal?

Lotus Man · #4 03-02-2007, 02:23 PM

How many miles on your car?

And has it always been sythetic oil changes, or did you go from castor to synthetic?

BimmerDude · #5 03-02-2007, 02:04 PM

8 hrs to be exact... Why does it take a lot less?

vinuneuro · #6 03-02-2007, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by BimmerDude

8 hrs to be exact... Why does it take a lot less?

No, I'd expect to be a long process. Just wanted to see how long it takes with these things..

My bet is still on the cam seals..

alpac · #7 03-02-2007, 02:06 PM

One other possibility is a leak from the oil breather lines at the rear of the engine . I got this problem a while ago fixed under extended warranty. Whatever the leak is they should be able to easily locate the source IMO.

BimmerDude · #8 03-02-2007, 02:09 PM

I've changed that too. There is nothing that hasn't been changed on this X. IMO it is probably, something that hasn't been tightened enough and now its a very slow leak.