Roll the windows down, gettin smokey in here. (oil leak)

[Artfrombama]

I have an elusive oil leak that drips in the left side heat exchanger, not all the time but just when you come to an abrupt stop after a drive of 50-60 mph. Of course I can't get it to leak at all when the car is on jackstands.
Has anyone else had a similar leak that might could put me on the right track to a repair?

[proporsche]

take a picture from the bottom of the engine and we will tell you what is up..
Ivan

[911obgyn]

Leaking triangle most likely oil light sender they leak around the crimp gets down around the oil cooler. Leaks more at higher rpms. There was a thread lately someone filmed it with their phone.

[Artfrombama]

Originally Posted by 911obgyn

Leaking triangle most likely oil light sender they leak around the crimp gets down around the oil cooler. Leaks more at higher rpms. There was a thread lately someone filmed it with their phone.

Thank you. Makes sense. I'll check it out.

[tirwin]

Would the sender produce enough oil to smoke?

I was wondering if maybe the crankcase breather hose has come loose?

Either way, same area.

[Artfrombama]

Originally Posted by 911obgyn

Leaking triangle most likely oil light sender they leak around the crimp gets down around the oil cooler. Leaks more at higher rpms. There was a thread lately someone filmed it with their phone.

Originally Posted by tirwin

Would the sender produce enough oil to smoke?

I was wondering if maybe the crankcase breather hose has come loose?

Either way, same area.

Can the sender be accessed with the motor in the car?

[Flojo]

What engine is in your car?

Do a search here in forum for "trangle of death" to get an impression, lots of threads and pictures.

[Lyle O]

Originally Posted by Artfrombama

Can the sender be accessed with the motor in the car?

Flojo is right; best to know what engine you have...

For 3.2, the sender / TOD can be accessed with the engine in, but it is VERY DIFFICULT/impossible unless you:

• Remove blower motor / heater ducting
• Remove air cleaner
• Do a partial engine drop and lower the engine 4-5 inches (search for threads here on best way to do this)

This way you will have half a chance to clean it up and check on leaks back there.

Good luck.

[Artfrombama]

Originally Posted by flojo

what engine is in your car?

Do a search here in forum for "trangle of death" to get an impression, lots of threads and pictures.

Originally Posted by lyle o

flojo is right; best to know what engine you have...

For 3.2, the sender / tod can be accessed with the engine in, but it is very difficult/impossible unless you:

• remove blower motor / heater ducting
• remove air cleaner
• do a partial engine drop and lower the engine 4-5 inches (search for threads here on best way to do this)

this way you will have half a chance to clean it up and check on leaks back there.

Good luck.

2.4 cis
Looks like a motor drop is needed. I think I'll drive it until the (weak) clutch goes out.