Where's fluid leaks coming from

[MORRIE]

Where is the Oil leaks coming from? There might be some coolant leak also. It didn't taste like oil but coolant whereas some of the leakage taste like oil and has the dark color like oil. I will probably replace the coolant hose. The valve cover gasket was replaced months ago. When I pulled the gasket cover, I saw no trace of oil around the cover. Took sone pics from underneath where the oil and maybe coolant has leaked onto. Any help suggestions is appreciated.

[bluptgm3]

I cannot tell where we are in the photos, however two common sources are the oil filter housing-to-block gasket and the VaNos oil supply line.


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[MartyBtoo]

That 180 degree pipebend in the second photo is on the power steering hose, and they are notorious for the swaged fittings weeping. Check them carefully! I've owned my car for 9 years, and I've replaced that hose twice!

Marty

[MORRIE]

twice!! makes me want to sell my car...getting to be a hassle

[MORRIE]

Found where fluid leak is coming from....PAG oil from the compressor (see pics) I assume it's coming from topside where metal lines are attached. See where it puddles on the bottom of the compressor. I think it has to be a rubber washer where the lines attach to the compressor that needs replacing_(see topside pic). However when that washer is replaced, the system is opened and don't I need to replace the freon?

[bluptgm3]

The ‘coolant’ or refrigerant has probably already escaped to the atmosphere or is in the process of doing so.
Can you find a mobile technician locally to come to you and evacuate the system?
Then replace ALL the AC fitting o-rings and call upon the mobile technician to recharge the system - systems uses R134A I believe as Freon (R-12) has essentially been gone for years.

For vehicles produced in 2017 and-on there is a new refrigerant, R-1234yf.


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[MORRIE]

The ‘coolant’ or refrigerant has probably already escaped to the atmosphere or is in the process of doing so.
Can you find a mobile technician locally to come to you and evacuate the system?
Then replace ALL the AC fitting o-rings and call upon the mobile technician to recharge the system - systems uses R134A I believe as Freon (R-12) has essentially been gone for years.

For vehicles produced in 2017 and-on there is a new refrigerant, R-1234yf.


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The car is driveable and I can have the a/c recharged. Replacing the o-rings on the compressor shouldn't be a problem. I am waiting on a clock spring that should be here this weekend. I'll keep you up to date
Thanks for the information.

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[MORRIE]

The car is driveable and I can have the a/c recharged. Replacing the o-rings on the compressor shouldn't be a problem. I am waiting on a clock spring that should be here this weekend. I'll keep you up to date
Thanks for the information.

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I found the leak....valve cover gasket. Cheaper and easier DIY than replacing the a/c pressure hose....just wished I had found it sooner.

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[cyberman]

I found the leak....valve cover gasket.

Thanks for posting the final outcome!

[nevan]

Glad to hear you addressed it.

The photos in the second post (near ac compressor) reminded me of what I had with the timing chain tensioner. Apparently it does come loose in time also. It just needed to be cleaned and snug tight back on.