oil leak
06-13-2010, 08:39 AM
#1
oil leak
okay so here it goes...i've had this persistant oil leak for the 3 yrs ive had my maxima. i just got the valve cover gaskets done and i have a new oil pan and new oil pressure sending unit. BUT NOW there seems to be a new oil leak. the spots on the ground seemed to be further up front? i'd prob have to provide a pic.
any suggestions? insight plz. mechanics fault? didn't tighten something?
any suggestions? insight plz. mechanics fault? didn't tighten something?
06-13-2010, 09:17 AM
#4
Driver or pasenger side? Front of motor you say? Where are the TC Orings at guys? Front or rear?
http://forums.maxima.org/4th-generat...k-o-rings.html
http://forums.maxima.org/4th-generat...k-o-rings.html
Last edited by asand1; 06-13-2010 at 09:28 AM.
06-14-2010, 08:14 AM
#8
okay i'll check on that. except last night it almost looked like a puddle underneath which i'm freakin out about lol
06-14-2010, 08:28 AM
#9
06-14-2010, 09:18 AM
#12
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I would say oil pressure sending unit which is right there but it looks to be too far out. Otherwise that is the same area for the rear valve cover. Before you say the mechanic didn't do it right make sure if they cleaned the area afterwards. If you were leaking there for that long it could be pretty built up. Give the area a wash/spray/scrub and make sure it's not residuals dripping. Then you should be able to see that area to note fresh leaking from the VC. Then you can go nail his *** to the wall for a free re-do.
06-14-2010, 12:25 PM
#14
hey that looks like my oil leak and i did an oil change and use this and no leak ever since (White Shepherd Stop Leak) here is where you could get i can show u the pics of my leak to prove it http://www.autobarn.net/white-shepherd.html
Last edited by MaxxKid; 06-14-2010 at 12:29 PM.
06-14-2010, 03:28 PM
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03-05-2011, 09:25 PM
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03-08-2011, 09:44 AM
#18
Join Date: Feb 2011
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hey i have that leak too. I guess its common for maxis. I took it to a mechanic last summer once before to have the oil pressure unit replaced along with my cv shafts, crankshaft seal, and the ps/ac tensioner bolt. He cleaned it real good and the leak still came back. he is guessing that it is from the valve cover gaskets. This summer I am going to get the gaskets replaced and see if that will remedy the leak.
03-08-2011, 02:04 PM
#19
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Maybe they botched it when they replaced the Upper Valve Cover. That's the same place my car leaked before I changed mine out.
Of course it could be something else, but there's always the chance of something going wrong.
(yes I realize his problem was probably solved a LONG time ago, but I had this same problem so figured I'd chime in).
~UNdefy
Of course it could be something else, but there's always the chance of something going wrong.
(yes I realize his problem was probably solved a LONG time ago, but I had this same problem so figured I'd chime in).
~UNdefy
03-10-2011, 05:01 AM
#20
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Mine is leaking in the same or similar place. I checked with dealer and they said if its the upper oil pan gasket it is five hours labor cost! Ouch. I am getting it checked later and hope it is just the lower gasket.
03-10-2011, 11:21 AM
#22
03-14-2011, 01:17 PM
#23
wow i didn't realize i never updateddd...well when i went back the guy said he cleaned the area again and didn't see a leak. i haven't seen a leak since then soooo idk lol anyway the valve cover gasket job cost me like $360
03-21-2011, 07:30 AM
#24
Join Date: Feb 2011
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i just got the valve cover gaskets done and i have a new oil pan and new oil pressure sending unit.
well when i went back the guy said he cleaned the area again and didn't see a leak. i haven't seen a leak since then soooo idk lol anyway the valve cover gasket job cost me like $360
well when i went back the guy said he cleaned the area again and didn't see a leak. i haven't seen a leak since then soooo idk lol anyway the valve cover gasket job cost me like $360
enlighten us so we too know what you did to get rid of the leak.. thanks
03-21-2011, 08:11 AM
#25
It says the mechaninc CLEANED the area. So it was probably just a buildup from where it was leaking before
03-21-2011, 08:23 AM
#26
no he did my valve cover gaskets BUT i had to bring it back after they were done because i saw it was still leaking so i guess maybe there was just still some buildup idk he seemed embarrassed soo
03-24-2011, 06:32 PM
#28
UPDATE MY REAL MECHANIC FOUND THAT MY FRONT VALVE COVER IS LEAKING RIGHT WHERE THE MANIFOLD MEEETS...LITERALLY SPITS OUT OIL. SO PISSED I EVER WENT TO SOME OTHER GUYS INSTEAD OF MY MECHANIC. I GUESS I'LL CHALK IT UP TO A LOSS AND HAVE MY MECHANIC REDO THE JOB.
04-14-2011, 09:13 AM
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04-14-2011, 04:31 PM
#36
I just started smelling burning oil while driving about 2 weeks ago. With rear valve cover leaks being so common that's what I predicted. Standing in front of the car, it leaks in the left rear corner of the rear valve cover that you cannot see because of the firewall.
After driving stand in front of the engine leaning over the passenger wheel. To the left of the power steering resevoir feel the corner of the engine about 4" down between the firewall and engine. This is where the rear valve cover mates onto the engine bay. If you have a rear valve cover oil leak you'll get some oil on your hand.
Last edited by jholley; 04-14-2011 at 04:36 PM.
04-15-2011, 01:14 AM
#37
Are you 100% sure they replaced the rears? When I bought my car, the motor was swapped recently. Nelledge (org member) and I were doing my valve covers today, he showed me both gaskets. My front gaskets were pretty new and retained the rubber characteristics (implying they were changed when the motor was swapped). Now, the rear gaskets, pretty much plastic brittle that crumbled into pieces. I visited the shop the previous owner where the swap was done, looked like a well established "professional" place.
04-15-2011, 08:13 AM
#38
Are you 100% sure they replaced the rears? When I bought my car, the motor was swapped recently. Nelledge (org member) and I were doing my valve covers today, he showed me both gaskets. My front gaskets were pretty new and retained the rubber characteristics (implying they were changed when the motor was swapped). Now, the rear gaskets, pretty much plastic brittle that crumbled into pieces. I visited the shop the previous owner where the swap was done, looked like a well established "professional" place.
04-15-2011, 01:36 PM
#39
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I just did my VC gaskets, oil pressure sending swicth, lower oil pan gasket, an dthe ish is still leaking...now I am tripping some evap/emiis codes too...f'n hoses everywhere, and stuff...my guess is mine is the o-ring on the timing cover, and I am not bothering with that overhaul...F it, just keep er leveled and topped off.
OP you stated you had this leak for 3 years b4? It obv isn't too big of a prob then, wouldn't worry...but makes me feel better knowing I will let mine drip a bit, after I put all the work into it and got minimal results. LOL
OP you stated you had this leak for 3 years b4? It obv isn't too big of a prob then, wouldn't worry...but makes me feel better knowing I will let mine drip a bit, after I put all the work into it and got minimal results. LOL
10-23-2011, 11:51 AM
#40
mine leaks a little to,but sometimes you have to tighten the valve covers from time to time depending on how and how much you drive it, it works for me and if you still smell oil clean up any oil on the exhaust anything with vast amounts of heat. ill start smelling it after every other few weeks for me but i do drive it to school and everywhere else every day. i got a lot of miles on my vq and it still runs like its new.
