[86 911 Targa]

Originally Posted by Discseven

Condo's management has been bi***ing about oil staining concrete under my '85 3.2. Easy enough to brake-cleaner and wipe up (as I do)... but that's not good enough. Association charges $100 per event to clean this up. I checked Association rules and they do indeed spell out that garage parked cars "cannot leak fluids onto garage floor." Building Manager proudly told me, "Association makes a lot of money off residents who fail to follow the rules. Fix your car now." WTF. I'm not a violent guy but this manager deserves a wake up call to the face---he's just that obnoxious to deal with at every turn. (...Venting my frus. Pardon me. I'm not fond of disrespect from someone whose salary I contribute to. Many residents in building dislike this man---you'd think he was tenured with the right to piss on those that pay him. And we can't get ride of him for some reason.) With too much already on plate to immediately attend a full rebuild (engine definitely needs more than reseal)...and not wanting to deal with the toxic down'r of building's management... am seeking temporary solution to keep oil from reaching garage floor. Cannot put catch pan on floor---that too is not allowed. Catch pan that would slip into simple brackets mounted under engine...?? An annoying carry-around but what else can be done?

This is after being run and car has sat overnight. To listen to management... this is Valdez oil spill

Have you located the source of the oil leak(s)?

If not, let's do a little "fault location".

It could be as simple as the "triangle of death",
or a valve cover gasket.

Clean up the engine with some Simple Green , then have a look.

At least the building manager will know you are making an effort.

Good luck,

Gerry