Need help oil leak from block/head
Nov 29, 2009, 07:39 PM
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Need help oil leak from block/head
new to the evo only had car for a week and i noticed that in front of the motor were the freeze out plugs are there is some wet oil. i cleaned it off and after a night boostin caome back and its wet again. looks like its coming from about the plug were the head meets the block. car has arp head bolt studs, busher stage 3 head/block only 22psi any info would help thanks.
Nov 30, 2009, 06:42 PM
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before people on here start telling you to pull the head off, clean it all up with some brake cleaner. turn the car on, stare and wait. you should hopefully start seeing where the oil is coming from as it warms up.
im not really even sure of orientation from this picture but it could possibly be just that plug that needs replacing. if its in fact an oil plug and not coolant.
also arp studs require retourquing after a few miles are put on the car. if that hasnt been done might be a good idea.
good luck
im not really even sure of orientation from this picture but it could possibly be just that plug that needs replacing. if its in fact an oil plug and not coolant.
also arp studs require retourquing after a few miles are put on the car. if that hasnt been done might be a good idea.
good luck
Nov 30, 2009, 07:11 PM
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I agree with most of that.... except the part that a retorque will correct. Its like taking a **** after you've been drinking.... Once the seal has been broken its gonna keep coming out. The retorque is to prevent this from happening.
If it was coolant it would be steaming like a **** after a **** pounding session.
If it was coolant it would be steaming like a **** after a **** pounding session.
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Nov 30, 2009, 07:48 PM
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thanks guys its not coolant theres no smoke or steam. it seems to happen when under boost mostly i will have to check the torque on the bolts. they should be easy to get to right? havent really looked at it lol
Jan 23, 2010, 10:38 AM
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I agree with most of that.... except the part that a retorque will correct. Its like taking a **** after you've been drinking.... Once the seal has been broken its gonna keep coming out. The retorque is to prevent this from happening.
If it was coolant it would be steaming like a **** after a **** pounding session.
If it was coolant it would be steaming like a **** after a **** pounding session.
Jan 23, 2010, 03:18 PM
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I have a BR stage 3 head and have the exact same issue as you but on the other side of the block(tranny side). I personally tq'd the head with brand new arp headstuds and a brand new oem mitsu head gasket. The block and head surface were both clean. Mine only did it under boost as well
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I have a BR stage 3 head and have the exact same issue as you but on the other side of the block(tranny side). I personally tq'd the head with brand new arp headstuds and a brand new oem mitsu head gasket. The block and head surface were both clean. Mine only did it under boost as well