So, my car has definitely seen better days.
It now has over 400k.
I have put quite a bit of work into it myself. 1/2 of front end (other half coming). rear shocks. exhaust repairs. valve cover seals. timing belt. brakes. fluid flushes. heater assembly. spark plugs. and so on.
Keeping this thing running has been both challenging and quite the initiation to mechanics.
So, I could really use a hand with two things.
1. Suggestions as to what might be up with my engine.
2. How to repair (or temporarily patch) the current problem.
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Recent history
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I have been burning some oil. I need to top it off every few weeks. (I presently suspect piston rings or valve seals.)
Car ran much more smoothly with better power. I'm still wondering about the oil on the manifold.
Suddenly, I'm leaking oil, not just burning it.
Crankshaft oil seal. (or so I think)
Replaced it. Old one appeared to have some damage on the inner ring (but I can say for sure if that wasn't just due to my removing it)
Before closing everything back up and replacing the serpentine belt parts, I run the car for a few minutes a couple of times.
Turns out I am still leaking oil and it is coming from an engine cover plate (I think) which I cannot seem to find online.
In the photos, look on the engine block, dead center of the two belts and you'll see a chipped part revealing a gasket.
This chip occurred the last time I ran the engine. The fragment was still sitting there.
So, fast forward to the present and our two questions (now in reverse order! )
1. How to repair (or temporarily patch) the current problem.
(Like what is this part called anyways? Can I seal it temporarily from the outside? How big is the repair job and do you have any tips?)
2. Suggestions as to what might be up with my engine.
(Shall I bury this beast?)
It now has over 400k.
I have put quite a bit of work into it myself. 1/2 of front end (other half coming). rear shocks. exhaust repairs. valve cover seals. timing belt. brakes. fluid flushes. heater assembly. spark plugs. and so on.
Keeping this thing running has been both challenging and quite the initiation to mechanics.
So, I could really use a hand with two things.
1. Suggestions as to what might be up with my engine.
2. How to repair (or temporarily patch) the current problem.
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Recent history
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I have been burning some oil. I need to top it off every few weeks. (I presently suspect piston rings or valve seals.)
- changed the spark plugs and noticed oil on the air intake manifold
- changed PCV valve. it was gummed up despite being only 12-18 months old.
Car ran much more smoothly with better power. I'm still wondering about the oil on the manifold.
Suddenly, I'm leaking oil, not just burning it.
Crankshaft oil seal. (or so I think)
Replaced it. Old one appeared to have some damage on the inner ring (but I can say for sure if that wasn't just due to my removing it)
Before closing everything back up and replacing the serpentine belt parts, I run the car for a few minutes a couple of times.
Turns out I am still leaking oil and it is coming from an engine cover plate (I think) which I cannot seem to find online.
In the photos, look on the engine block, dead center of the two belts and you'll see a chipped part revealing a gasket.
This chip occurred the last time I ran the engine. The fragment was still sitting there.
So, fast forward to the present and our two questions (now in reverse order! )
1. How to repair (or temporarily patch) the current problem.
(Like what is this part called anyways? Can I seal it temporarily from the outside? How big is the repair job and do you have any tips?)
2. Suggestions as to what might be up with my engine.
(Shall I bury this beast?)