TheBlubaru Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 So today my power steering went out completely and the alternator light came on in my car luckily I was close to home. Turns out the bolt sheared off that connects to the guide for the alternator. That is another story though. When I took off my alternator cover I noticed that oil had sprayed on the alternator and alternator cover but I couldn't see where it was coming from. Where could the oil possibly be coming from? God created turbo lag to give V8s a chance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Was it red oil or motor oil ? Red would be power steering Motor oil would be the oil line off the banjo bolt on the front of the passenger side head. http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x40/92Si/DSCN4692.jpg 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...
TheBlubaru Posted May 11, 2012 Author Share Posted May 11, 2012 Hmm I wonder if somehow the line got loose. It is definitely motor oil. God created turbo lag to give V8s a chance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 If something broke, and let something else move, it could have worn a hole in the steel line. 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...
m sprank Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 That would be a good one. There is an oil temp sensor in a galley right there too. Crank angle sensor is under the alt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmx045 Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 That would be a good one. There is an oil temp sensor in a galley right there too. Crank angle sensor is under the alt. http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4011/4350772539_55ff96415a_o.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBlubaru Posted May 11, 2012 Author Share Posted May 11, 2012 I got some pics of the spots. I am guessing a piece of the bolt snapped off and hit something. I can't see any noticeable leaks though. God created turbo lag to give V8s a chance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4011/4350772539_55ff96415a_o.jpg Lol. Good one. Actually the build up does not look that bad. But cold be a slight leak off the valve cover vents (back to the inlet tube). Something like that. Could be some slight spillage from a previous oil change. Power steering fitting looks dry. We see those leak at the o-ring after time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBlubaru Posted May 13, 2012 Author Share Posted May 13, 2012 Sweet wanted to make sure it wasn't anything major before I started driving it again. Thanks M sprank God created turbo lag to give V8s a chance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 If it was major, you would have a pool of oil. Which I have seen more than a few times. A slight dusting like that is something I would just look for at the next oil change. Look at the PCV and the valve breathers coming back to the inlet tube. Check around the plastic 90deg end of the power steering line. If it is mostly around or on the inlet tube, change the PCV for good measure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Those pictures just look like belt shavings to me. 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...
m sprank Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Probably stuck in a ever so slight amount of oil. Allowing "collection" points that can be seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBlubaru Posted May 15, 2012 Author Share Posted May 15, 2012 Those pictures just look like belt shavings to me.good call didn't even think about that God created turbo lag to give V8s a chance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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