Thread: Oil Leak Passenger Side

Hey guys,

So I have an oil leak on the passenger side. Looked as though it was from the pressure switch, and when I replaced it, it was loosely in the port. Started the car, and let it idle, no leak thought I was good. Drove about 10 miles, took a look still not leaking. Then, about a mile from home I get a "low oil pressure" warning, I immediately stopped the car and pulled off to the side of the road. Checked the oil level and it was down at the bottom. Walked 1.5 miles to autozone, bought 5 quarts, and then back to the car. Filled it up so I could drive the 2 miles home. No low pressure light on the way home. I'm suspecting the front main seal. Is there anything else on that side of the car I should be looking for?

I'll pull off the harmonic balancer in a bit, but need to let the car cool down and myself cool down as it is hot as **** outside today

matt

if the engine is real dirty, de grease it and then try to locate where the nice fresh oil is leaking from.

Got the balancer off and yep, it was the front main seal. Was leaking like crazy. Got it all replaced and buttoned up. Runs and drives still, but thought I may have heard a slight knock when reving the engine. So I will keep my eye out for a good long block.

What long blocks would be compatible with the Series 3 S/C? Can I just get an N/A block?

you should take the pressure sensor out and put a pressure gauge in its place to see what your oil pressure is.

either you got low oil pressure, ( not good) or the sensor is bad. id want to know for sure tho.