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Realhotguy77
02-05-2005, 10:01 PM
I got an engine leak in my engine bay. I hsve no idea whats the part name its coming from or what i need to replace. I need some help quick, thanks. Pics.
http://us.f3.yahoofs.com/users/41c0f59dz78a4ae99/13b6/__sr_/5f94.jpg?phsxYBCBScT8fsnk This ones of the leak.
Realhotguy77
02-05-2005, 10:03 PM
http://us.f3.yahoofs.com/users/41c0f59dz78a4ae99/13b6/__sr_/232b.jpg?phsxYBCBaM1Ms.au And this ones of the area wheres its at. Look for a little orange ring, thats where its located.(My flashlight is the ring)
Virg///M3
02-05-2005, 10:05 PM
Ikes!!! A zoom-out picture would help see better but either way could be Head Gasket. Get to a shop SOON!
Virg///M3
02-05-2005, 10:12 PM
OK, that's better. That is right underneath the VANOS, but it could be the chain tensioner.
Realhotguy77
02-05-2005, 10:24 PM
How much for the head gasket and how much for the chain tensioner?
Virg///M3
02-05-2005, 10:50 PM
I am not really sure on prices or even if that is your problem. But my guess would be about $150 for HG and $120 for Tensioner + Labor 2-3hrs and those are not dealer prices.
Realhotguy77
02-05-2005, 11:43 PM
Damn there goes my DDE angel eyes. Anyone else have any suggestions as to what the problem is?
souroull
02-06-2005, 05:21 AM
headgasket is 1000+ if you include the labor...
Chongus
02-06-2005, 08:36 AM
Check the lower chain tensioner to see if it loosened. That was my problem. It is worth checking. All I had to do was re-torque that tensioner and it was all good. IIRC 34 or 36 mm socket was needed. Good luck
hellrot325
02-06-2005, 09:14 AM
I can't see the pictures, but I think he means a valve cover gasket and not the head gasket.
Chongus
02-06-2005, 10:02 AM
If the head gasket were his problem, oil in the engine bay would be the least of his concerns.
hellrot325
02-06-2005, 10:04 AM
I know :(
Realhotguy77
02-07-2005, 02:15 AM
Check the lower chain tensioner to see if it loosened. That was my problem. It is worth checking. All I had to do was re-torque that tensioner and it was all good. IIRC 34 or 36 mm socket was needed. Good luck
Im going to try this tomorrow. Thanks for the tip, ill try anything at this point.
Realhotguy77
02-07-2005, 09:05 PM
I have this kicking sound when i accelerate fast then put the clutch in, could this be related?