anniebell455 |
07-03-2009 04:24 PM |
'83 240d leaking oil
I have an '83 240d that is leaking oil like crazy. I am new to working on cars, but my dad is teaching me. He has been fixing our cars since I can remember, and he is stumped also. I was driving and started to smell something burning. I also noticed that the oil pressure was getting a little lower like it does if I forget to check and add oil. I opened the hood and there was oil everywhere. I let it sit for a while so that I could check the oil, and when I did there was just a little left. I added oil, and the pressure went up again until it all sprayed out. My problem is that I can't figure out where it is leaking from. The oil is being caught by the belts and fan, and it is almost impossible to tell where the original leak is. I believe that it is on the right side of the motor, but am not sure. I only have one day off to work on this, and am desperate for any suggestions. I tightened the oil pan, and the pressure got better but the leak was worse. Any help would be appreciated.
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