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Candor · 12-04-2011, 03:58 PM

Looks normal? Don't see any pooling of oil. The oil pan could be the source of the leak, our Buick Regal loses a qt of oil every 2 weeks from the oil pan leaking. I would clean the engine bay out thoroughly and check for oil residue a week later. The engine bay in the picture looks like it hasn't been cleaned since 2004 when it was put in.

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thirdstrike3118 · 12-04-2011, 04:11 PM

Might be going to pick up an invidia n1 street exhaust and perrin Cai for 500...what do you think?

Miercoles Cansado · 12-04-2011, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Candor

Looks normal? Don't see any pooling of oil. The oil pan could be the source of the leak, our Buick Regal loses a qt of oil every 2 weeks from the oil pan leaking. I would clean the engine bay out thoroughly and check for oil residue a week later. The engine bay in the picture looks like it hasn't been cleaned since 2004 when it was put in.

Gravity keeps it from pooling on a vertical surface.

FLIPN SCOOBY · 12-04-2011, 06:36 PM

How much oil is he loosing? Plus looks like its missing a clamp on that spot.

Candor · 12-04-2011, 07:44 PM

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How much oil is he loosing? Plus looks like its missing a clamp on that spot.

Checking on the computer instead of nasioc app, To the right of the circled area looks like fresh oil or liquid.

flat4doniz · 12-04-2011, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by thirdstrike3118

Might be going to pick up an invidia n1 street exhaust and perrin Cai for 500...what do you think?

sounds like a steal, but make sure you get a tune for the CAI.

thirdstrike3118 · 12-04-2011, 08:14 PM

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sounds like a steal, but make sure you get a tune for the CAI.

I got him down to 450...and I heard that you didn't need a tune with the perrin, but would be installing it with the group on Saturday so I will get it all cleared up then

Noah · 12-04-2011, 08:18 PM

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A guy I know was complaining about losing oil in his '04 WRX and needed an oil change so I invited him over to take a look. I found 2 things: some oil that seeped from around the il pan gasket, it didn't look that bad. The pics below show what seemd like it might be the source of oil loss. It looks like it's some type of cover on top of the head. There was some oil/dirt buildup on the passenger side too but the majority was on the driver's side. Thoughts/suggestions?

That is a valve cover breather, and it probably isn't a major source for an oil leak, unless the gasket is bad and something is messed up with the PCV system on the car.

My suggestion would be to get some degreaser and clean the area off around the breather, and see if anything else comes out of that area. If it's still leaking, change the gasket there. Also, check to make sure his PCV isn't clogged.

rick1004 · 12-04-2011, 11:34 PM

Hey guys do I need tune for my new radiator? J/k

You guys think you will have enough time to help me out installing motor mounts in my car on your install day?

flat4doniz · 12-04-2011, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by rick1004

Hey guys do I need tune for my new radiator?

pm candor.

Candor · 12-05-2011, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by rick1004

Hey guys do I need tune for my new radiator? J/k

You guys think you will have enough time to help me out installing motor mounts in my car on your install day?

Didn't we put Alexs old mounts on your car?

slideways3 · 12-05-2011, 09:52 AM

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Hey guys do I need tune for my new radiator? J/k

You guys think you will have enough time to help me out installing motor mounts in my car on your install day?

Only if you help with my PS pump.

FLIPN SCOOBY · 12-05-2011, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by rick1004

You guys think you will have enough time to help me out installing motor mounts in my car on your install day?

We are not your personal mechanic.

Noah · 12-05-2011, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by slideways3

Only if you help with my PS pump.

I figured your car was light enough not to need power steering.

rick1004 · 12-05-2011, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Candor

Didn't we put Alexs old mounts on your car?

Nope I still have them in my garage

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Only if you help with my PS pump.

im down

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Originally Posted by FLIPN SCOOBY

We are not your personal mechanic.

pack yooo!

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I figured your car was light enough not to need power steering.

I thought racecars didnt have ps

slideways3 · 12-05-2011, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Noah

I figured your car was light enough not to need power steering.

You would think so.

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Nope I still have them in my garage

im down

I thought racecars didnt have ps

They don't, it'll be my daily now. Getting the slicks off soon and throwing some winter rubber on once you confirm what I asked you before.

rick1004 · 12-05-2011, 11:17 AM

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You would think so.

They don't, it'll be my daily now. Getting the slicks off soon and throwing some winter rubber on once you confirm what I asked you before.

Still waiting on the reply for the guy that does it. I will let you know by tomorrow for sure.

slideways3 · 12-05-2011, 12:09 PM

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Still waiting on the reply for the guy that does it. I will let you know by tomorrow for sure.

Word.

Candor · 12-05-2011, 12:43 PM

Finally ADV on sti

Lol...$8500

rick1004 · 12-05-2011, 02:40 PM

^^^nice

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Word.

call me when you get a minute

Miercoles Cansado · 12-05-2011, 02:57 PM

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pm candor.

This.

Candor · 12-05-2011, 05:29 PM

Noah, back onto the leaking oil topic. If he is losing oil due to clogged PCV, a catch can (if installed) would prevent oil from making it to the intake, correct? A tell tale sign would be the ominous white smoke. Right?

Noah · 12-05-2011, 05:29 PM

White smoke isn't burnt oil.

Noah · 12-05-2011, 05:32 PM

Candor · 12-05-2011, 05:55 PM

So is it possible he isn't losing oil per say but burning it off?

12-05-2011, 12:43 PM	#7919
Candor Scooby Specialist Member#: 219200 Join Date: Aug 2009	Finally ADV on sti Lol...$8500 Last edited by Candor; 12-05-2011 at 02:39 PM.

12-05-2011, 05:32 PM	#7924
Noah Kim Jong Hung Moderator Member#: 111510 Join Date: Apr 2006 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Derpkalb, IL Vehicle: 05 WRX	Last edited by Noah; 12-05-2011 at 05:46 PM.

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12-04-2011, 03:58 PM	#7901
Candor Scooby Specialist Member#: 219200 Join Date: Aug 2009	Looks normal? Don't see any pooling of oil. The oil pan could be the source of the leak, our Buick Regal loses a qt of oil every 2 weeks from the oil pan leaking. I would clean the engine bay out thoroughly and check for oil residue a week later. The engine bay in the picture looks like it hasn't been cleaned since 2004 when it was put in. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

12-04-2011, 04:11 PM	#7902
thirdstrike3118 Scooby Newbie Member#: 297254 Join Date: Oct 2011 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: chicago, IL Vehicle: 2009 wrx lightning red	Might be going to pick up an invidia n1 street exhaust and perrin Cai for 500...what do you think?

12-04-2011, 06:36 PM	#7904
FLIPN SCOOBY Scooby Specialist Member#: 177911 Join Date: Apr 2008 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Zompton Vehicle: ' 04 T WRX FF '10 SCHOOL BUS	How much oil is he loosing? Plus looks like its missing a clamp on that spot.

12-04-2011, 11:34 PM	#7909
rick1004 Scooby Specialist Member#: 174202 Join Date: Mar 2008 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Lake County, IL Vehicle: 2002 WRX Black H6TT	Hey guys do I need tune for my new radiator? J/k You guys think you will have enough time to help me out installing motor mounts in my car on your install day?

12-05-2011, 05:29 PM	#7922
Candor Scooby Specialist Member#: 219200 Join Date: Aug 2009	Noah, back onto the leaking oil topic. If he is losing oil due to clogged PCV, a catch can (if installed) would prevent oil from making it to the intake, correct? A tell tale sign would be the ominous white smoke. Right?

12-05-2011, 05:29 PM	#7923
Noah Kim Jong Hung Moderator Member#: 111510 Join Date: Apr 2006 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Derpkalb, IL Vehicle: 05 WRX	White smoke isn't burnt oil.

12-05-2011, 05:55 PM	#7925
Candor Scooby Specialist Member#: 219200 Join Date: Aug 2009	So is it possible he isn't losing oil per say but burning it off?