DJNauTicz Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 I got a 05 legacy gt got rebuilt like about 2 month's ago 1) I noticed there's smoke's coming out from the passenger side , spoke with the guy who did my rebuilt he claim to be the coolant that got on the engine second time went back to him , he claim to be something else at first I thought it was the hose replaced them same issue I finally decide to take pics of the bottom of the car found lot of area seen to be leaking I need help guys please help me out to let me know what might be the issue I found my passenger side valve area seen to have some leak so I snap some picture please tell me what you think the issue might be http://djnauticz.site11.com/gt12.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJNauTicz Posted August 12, 2013 Author Share Posted August 12, 2013 http://djnauticz.site11.com/gt1.jpg http://djnauticz.site11.com/gt3.jpg http://djnauticz.site11.com/gt4.jpg http://djnauticz.site11.com/gt5.jpg http://djnauticz.site11.com/gt6.jpg http://djnauticz.site11.com/gt7.jpg http://djnauticz.site11.com/gt9.jpg http://djnauticz.site11.com/gt10.jpg http://djnauticz.site11.com/gt11.jpg http://djnauticz.site11.com/gt12.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinlsb Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Leaking valve cover. "Belief does not make truth. Evidence makes truth. And belief does not make evidence." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinlsb Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Leaking valve cover gaskets. "Belief does not make truth. Evidence makes truth. And belief does not make evidence." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJNauTicz Posted August 13, 2013 Author Share Posted August 13, 2013 Leaking valve cover gaskets. that's what I though at first..so I will replace it and see what's going on then other part is ..if you look carefully at the oil filter , it seen like there is a leaking too am I correct??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonder_Boy Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 That could be the oil cooler leaking, the thing at the base of the filter. Both Legacy's with <100k miles I've been under leaks from here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJNauTicz Posted August 13, 2013 Author Share Posted August 13, 2013 That could be the oil cooler leaking, the thing at the base of the filter. Both Legacy's with <100k miles I've been under leaks from here this car was rebuilt no less then 1k on the car that's why with leak from there is kinda odd. someone told me that can be the power steering leak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apexi Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Definitely looks like there is at least a valve cover gasket leak. I'm thinking he forgot to put liquid gasket in the necessary areas, and/or overtorqued the valve covers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 ^+1. And carefully check the 'half moon' seals that are sandwiched between the valve cover and the head. They should have been changed when they did the rebuild. Those items are easily overlooked. They could also leak a bit of oil. There are two of them on the passenger side. http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h155/Rippen_Griffin/IMG_3948-1MOD.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 In the PM you said you thought the fluid color was red. Could it be power steering fluid. Check the tank in the right front fender. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 in the pm you said you thought the fluid color was red. Could it be power steering fluid. Check the tank in the right front fender. +1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJNauTicz Posted August 13, 2013 Author Share Posted August 13, 2013 In the PM you said you thought the fluid color was red. Could it be power steering fluid. Check the tank in the right front fender. yes max..if you look care the picture it show as reddish color I checked my power steering wheel tank is below to cool mix area I was looking all over the net I cannot find the info about all the hose so I can check them..by any chance do you guys have ..so first step I want to check the hose first. thank you guys for the help I spoke with the guy who did my rebuilt he keep claiming is the other stuff's issue it have nothing to do with the motor he said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJNauTicz Posted August 13, 2013 Author Share Posted August 13, 2013 Definitely looks like there is at least a valve cover gasket leak. I'm thinking he forgot to put liquid gasket in the necessary areas, and/or overtorqued the valve covers. yea apexi that's what I thought too as you can tell it seen like is dripping from the valve cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 If your PS is low, check the o ring on the side of the pump. Lots of guy's have that as the leak. Mine your had to see from under the car, The steering rack was moist, looked like the top fitting was leaking around the flange seal. If that's your problem, there is only one re-man company my mechanic would use. It wasn't cardone. I think I posted the name in my engine rebuild thread from last year. I can look if you need. My mechanic gave me a open qt of Valvoline PS fluid to keep it topped off till I had time and he could get the rack he trusted. Over the winter it really didn't use much, may be a little over a cup of fluid. Since he replace the rack all is fine. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob-2 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 With only 2 months after rebuild take it back and have them fix the problem. Motor should be washed down after fix so you can monitor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJNauTicz Posted August 13, 2013 Author Share Posted August 13, 2013 Definitely looks like there is at least a valve cover gasket leak. I'm thinking he forgot to put liquid gasket in the necessary areas, and/or overtorqued the valve covers. If your PS is low, check the o ring on the side of the pump. Lots of guy's have that as the leak. Mine your had to see from under the car, The steering rack was moist, looked like the top fitting was leaking around the flange seal. If that's your problem, there is only one re-man company my mechanic would use. It wasn't cardone. I think I posted the name in my engine rebuild thread from last year. I can look if you need. My mechanic gave me a open qt of Valvoline PS fluid to keep it topped off till I had time and he could get the rack he trusted. Over the winter it really didn't use much, may be a little over a cup of fluid. Since he replace the rack all is fine. thanks max I will bring it to my tech and have a look now let you know the out come Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJNauTicz Posted August 13, 2013 Author Share Posted August 13, 2013 With only 2 months after rebuild take it back and have them fix the problem. Motor should be washed down after fix so you can monitor. yea that's what I was saying when I get my motor back it seen like it haven't been touch it dirty as it use to be , no clean up no nothing on them.. and I don't want to go back I went to him 3 times and he keep blaming me for the issue not the motor. don't trust with their job , so I might get it done from my tech also have them to see if they changed anything or not if so I will file a small court if I find out they didn't do anything to my car . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJNauTicz Posted August 18, 2013 Author Share Posted August 18, 2013 I just wonder, this spot does it have a gasket or something ??? http://djnauticz.site11.com/gt100.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 I just wonder, this spot does it have a gasket or something ??? http://djnauticz.site11.com/gt100.jpg Which spot are you talking about ? 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJNauTicz Posted August 19, 2013 Author Share Posted August 19, 2013 the Bolt .. I mean the screw.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 That's probably your valve cover leaking or half moon seal just above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJNauTicz Posted August 19, 2013 Author Share Posted August 19, 2013 That's probably your valve cover leaking or half moon seal just above. oh ok..thanks i'm having other shop to get it done and once is done I will send the bill to the shop who done my motor rebuilt... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJNauTicz Posted August 21, 2013 Author Share Posted August 21, 2013 guys.. I just got my valve gasket replaced, just a question after replace a new valve gasket is that normal still have smoke's coming out ??? from the lower area such as like the header ? because some oil went into the header or something?? also how can I see if my turbo have issue or not ? like how can I test it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Take it back, they have not installed the VC correctly. Did they put sealant on the half moons ? If not, they need to redo the job. Could be another area leaking. If the shop is good they may not have checked the oil return hose from the turbo while they next to it. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Could be another area leaking. If the shop is good they may not have checked the oil return hose from the turbo while they next to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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