My dad's about to kick my ass - Oil Leaks

[sofargone561]

anyone have an good ways to get oil stains out of the driveway? my drive way is BRAND new and we spend a shit load to get it that way and its bad enough my DD leaks a little thanks to the fucks art the engine shop building it wrong over 3 times already and now my project e30 doesnt leaks it flows oil. How do i get the oil out when both the cars are fixed and not leaking? pressure was and some bleach maybe?

[jrdeamicis]

For how much work you can have done on your motor when its out of the car.

Just pull that biatch. Spend 300 on maintenance items and do it.

[Wanganstyle]

i thought only the head gaskets were known to fail. you sure it isn't residual?

the half moons are sometimes undersized and like to be glued in.

all sorts of funny things...

[bmwstephen]

Tell me about it my one year old victor reinz oil pan gasket leaks like a fucking sieve fuck it pisses me off.

i thought only the head gaskets were known to fail. you sure it isn't residual?

[Vivek]

My current 'permanent solution' for oil leaks is a HUGE cardboard box cut up and set flat on the ground that basically covers the entire underside of my car.

[Rsully70sev]

Will do.

[STAGGERED M3]

Dude clean that mess up then try to figure where it's coming from.

[Rsully70sev]

Hmm, so if it is the rear main seal I'm pretty much screwed huh? I don't have the tools or the "know how" to drop the transmission and redo it. How much labor is involved? (time wise) I assume the parts are pretty cheap, I'm more worried about the labor if I have to take it to a mechanic. (probably Ryan G)

[Adrian_Visser]

Tell me about it my one year old victor reinz oil pan gasket leaks like a fucking sieve fuck it pisses me off.

[sofargone561]

u think thats bad. i have oil FUCKING PUDDLES

[priapism]

http://www.motoiq.com/magazine_articles/id/2234/wrench-tips-30-finding-oil-leaks-using-fluorescent-goo.aspx

[Hellabad]

FJC makes a good dye.

What or who is FJC? Is it a company?

Make sure the pcv vacuum lines on the valve cover are not cracked. If the vacuum is low, then the crankcase can build up more pressure than normal, and leak from new places.

PCV=Positive Crankcase Ventilation.

[b*saint]

I bet ya dollars to balls its the same oring and gasket I replaced last week. Oil filter housing gasket and check valve orings.

[etxxz]

dgrease and dye is a good idea for me too.. my car had those exact same drips. I changed the oil pan gasket (when i welded in a oil baffle) and it got rid of most of them. I notice oil would "slide" back as i drive wind just blows it onto the transmission.

Def seems like that rear seal on yours needs to be addressed for daddy - My solution, paint garage floor. Bare concrete is a nightmare. I used Armorpoxy on mine years ago. Its **** awesome. Purple power every now and then clean as a whistle.

[cabin]

Ones under the pan could also originate from dipstick o-ring or the oil filter housing gasket. Ask me how I know... They are easy and cheap fixes though.