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I've noticed a pretty substantial motor oil leak. It appears to be dripping onto the passenger axle and being flung across the engine. I go through about 1/2 qt every 2k miles. I can see the oil spray all across the bottom of the car. No oil spray on the bottom of oil pan so I believe it's coming from somewhere on the backside of the block, the camshaft seals, or RMS?
The oil doesn't accumulate in 1 spot, because I'm not getting any significant oil drip. I noticed the leak investigating oil burn smell and significant (clouds) of white smoke from the tailpipe at idle. I noticed this only happens when the car is warmed up, and after I have reversed. If I don't ever put the car into reverse, I get no smoke. If I put the car into reverse, even if only for the small period of time it takes to back into a parking spot, I'll get smoking.
I haven't been running any high boost (+6psi), or hard driving.
Recently:
- changed psg axle seal (thought this was propagating the leak)
- new oil filler cap seal (ipd viton)
- accident that hit my psg-side wheel hard enough to bend it beyond repair
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Team Dynamics Race 1S
06 January 2012 - 09:31 PM
Love my TDR -1s, in 17"
But I think I bent my passenger front. Anybody know if these forged aluminum wheels can be trued? I have no experience with getting wheels repaired.
But I think I bent my passenger front. Anybody know if these forged aluminum wheels can be trued? I have no experience with getting wheels repaired.
