2006 S: what is this engine bolt? + cracks?
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2006 S: what is this engine bolt? + cracks?
My 2006 S started leaking motor oil. Inspection suggests oil leaks from a specific 10mm bolt on engine's bottom. There is blue factory paint dot adjacent to it. What is this bolt for (photo)?
The housing appears scraped (photo). Is it cracked, too (photo)? I see raised aluminum flecks, lines, and, possibly, poor milling that make me think it is a poor casting. Some lines look more like cracks. What does your engine housing or casing look like?
Am concerned. Only have my own Mini to look at for comparison.
The housing appears scraped (photo). Is it cracked, too (photo)? I see raised aluminum flecks, lines, and, possibly, poor milling that make me think it is a poor casting. Some lines look more like cracks. What does your engine housing or casing look like?
Am concerned. Only have my own Mini to look at for comparison.
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My money says your rear main seal is toast. Oil is leaking into the bell housing and finding that place to exit (it's the lowest point and there's no gasket between the engine and bell housing).
Be aware that if left, it can kill your clutch.
If you're replacing the clutch, you should also change the rear main seal.
Be aware that if left, it can kill your clutch.
If you're replacing the clutch, you should also change the rear main seal.
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my money says your rear main seal is toast. Oil is leaking into the bell housing and finding that place to exit (it's the lowest point and there's no gasket between the engine and bell housing).
Be aware that if left, it can kill your clutch.
If you're replacing the clutch, you should also change the rear main seal.
Be aware that if left, it can kill your clutch.
If you're replacing the clutch, you should also change the rear main seal.
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I crawled under the car this morning to find out about a small leak ( few drops) noticed on the floor, took some pictures. The leak in my car is not same as yours though. but one picture shows the housing. hope this helps. sorry for the picture quality.
I heard too much motor oil can cause the rear main to leak as well
how many miles on your car ?
I heard too much motor oil can cause the rear main to leak as well
how many miles on your car ?
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The responses to my questions demonstrates why North American Motoring is the best website for automobile stuff. Thanks to all of you providing assistance.
Answer to mileage question: Approximately 82,000 miles; predominantly highway miles
Answer to transmission question: it is a manual transmission
Suggestions that engine's rear main seal may be leaking: good idea, will look into this. Agree, change main seal when changing clutch (not doing clutch replacement at moment, but maybe it's not far away due to this leak)
Corroborations that oil pans look like this: this is a big relief. Was a little freaked out
Answer to mileage question: Approximately 82,000 miles; predominantly highway miles
Answer to transmission question: it is a manual transmission
Suggestions that engine's rear main seal may be leaking: good idea, will look into this. Agree, change main seal when changing clutch (not doing clutch replacement at moment, but maybe it's not far away due to this leak)
Corroborations that oil pans look like this: this is a big relief. Was a little freaked out
Last edited by billie_morini; 12-17-2014 at 08:49 PM.
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