Oil everywhere!!!

[TazzyVR6]

Well sort of. There's an oil leak on my VR6. It looks like it's coming down the front of the engine block. It's a bit wierd as it leaks sometimes and then it won't leak for a while, then it will do it again. Has anyone had similar problems? Does the VR6 just leak like an eccentric european car? Is there a problem common to all VR6's? Any ideas?

[Tim]

its quite common to get a constant drip from the oil cooler seal.

[cOS]

its quite common to get a constant drip from the oil cooler seal.

yeah as mentioned in the other post. have a look around the area. I had to change the seal a few years ago.

[TazzyVR6]

What would happen if i unscrewed the oil cooler to replace the seal? Do i need to drain the oil first? I just changed the oil so that would be a pain. Is there anything i need to look out for? (haven't got a workshop manual yet)

[monkeysrus]

Oil pressure switch???

[cOS]

What would happen if i unscrewed the oil cooler to replace the seal? Do i need to drain the oil first? I just changed the oil so that would be a pain. Is there anything i need to look out for? (haven't got a workshop manual yet)

it was awhile ago so don't quote me on it. but it was quite straight forward. unbolt place seal in, screw back in. I don't think you'll need to drain the oil as the oil cooler sits higher than the oil pan?

[tassie_euro_mk1]

hey tazzyvr6

just did mine a week ago. had the same leak as u but it was constant. Its the two O rings in the oilcooler housing or something. The rings are maybe 5-7cm in diameter. Call Jacksons for em. Cheap. cost me about $15 forthe two.

[TazzyVR6]

Thanks guys, i'll get the o-rings and try that then. I'll let you know how it goes...