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Okiedoke
02-27-2017, 02:22 AM
So I was looking around the engine bay to try to figure out how to remove the front left FX3 actuator when I saw oil. This is on the right side. The left side is dry. Anyone have thoughts on what might be the cause and how bad is this? Can I still drive it or is it benched until this gets fixed? Even if I can drive it, I assume no track days or autocross untill it's resolved?

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d119/harryhhsu/LT5Leak_zpsbj0wwwdi.jpg

Thanks,
Harry
rkreigh
02-27-2017, 07:13 AM
hard to see from the pics but it looks like the cam cover might be leaking just a bit. Not a big problem and ok to drive the car. Just keep an eye on the oil level and post back how much it leaks over a month or so.

I'd be comfortable driving it.
oricale
02-27-2017, 08:42 AM
Hello, have you had your IH off?(unit above leak)..could be IH gasket🤔

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Dime
02-27-2017, 11:39 AM
From what I've heard that's a fairly common issue and not one to worry much about. I very well could be wrong, but that's been my understanding.
oricale
02-27-2017, 11:49 AM
Yeah, its pretty common, but with anything else could be a sign of a developing problem

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Okiedoke
02-28-2017, 02:04 PM
Hello, have you had your IH off?(unit above leak)..could be IH gasket🤔

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I'm sorry. What is IH? Haven't done anything with the engine in years. Last time was when the dealer replaced the injectors over 3 years ago. Beyond that, it's had a recent oil change. Very odd that the oil from the leak looks so dirty...brown with black soot.
oricale
02-28-2017, 02:21 PM
The IH is the part with the water pipe. Also the oil could be coming from the PCV system (little rubber boot) again, not a huge deal, use a thin item with a rag around it to get all the oil you can then enjoy the car. Just keep an eye on it😉

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