Oil Leak but no puddles

[germaneighter]

Thanks for the replies. I will investigate this weekend. AOS and spark plug tube o-rings were what I was thinking......but the CV boot grease is also an excellent, outside-the-box possibility...nice one dghii

As my gramps always told me - right or left side is always as if you were sitting in the car (facing forward-duh) - doesn't matter what part of the ball you live on.

[reiver]

Originally Posted by germaneighter

Thanks for the replies. I will investigate this weekend. AOS and spark plug tube o-rings were what I was thinking......but the CV boot grease is also an excellent, outside-the-box possibility...nice one dghii

As my gramps always told me - right or left side is always as if you were sitting in the car (facing forward-duh) - doesn't matter what part of the ball you live on.

AOS would have smoke coming out of exhaust, not engine bay (if sucking oil into intake). Definitely get the pre-opened clamps from Pelican parts if doing the AOS. It makes putting the AOS back in a snap (or just much easier than trying to do it the old fashioned way). Replacing the AOS is not a bad idea for general maintenance as they go out often enough. (30-60k miles from what I understand). It is a bit more of a task than it seems - at least the first time. I was a complete virgin on mid-engine or anything Porsche when I did mine. It went out 2 weeks after I bought my car.

[cas951]

Originally Posted by germaneighter

Thanks for the replies. I will investigate this weekend. AOS and spark plug tube o-rings were what I was thinking......but the CV boot grease is also an excellent, outside-the-box possibility...nice one dghii

As my gramps always told me - right or left side is always as if you were sitting in the car (facing forward-duh) - doesn't matter what part of the ball you live on.

I had the same problem. Spark plug O ring was the culprit.

[reiver]

Originally Posted by germaneighter

Thanks for the replies. I will investigate this weekend. AOS and spark plug tube o-rings were what I was thinking......but the CV boot grease is also an excellent, outside-the-box possibility...nice one dghii

As my gramps always told me - right or left side is always as if you were sitting in the car (facing forward-duh) - doesn't matter what part of the ball you live on.

Apparently my BMW dealership sees it as if you are facing the front of the car...which caused my confusion. Cheers