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qt_240 · 02-07-2005, 11:37 PM

hey guys.. im a total newby with the nissan and sr20(was a toyota,mitsubishi,honda guy).. im leaking oil..alot.. but im not sure if its the Headgasket.. i will be replacing it so0n.. but i would really like to know for sure if you guys have any ideas.. i did a search.. and i didnt find the answer specific to my problem.. i was told it was the oil pan gasket..but i dont think..so.. feedback would be great thankx !! just check out the pix..

phrozen · 02-07-2005, 11:45 PM

oil pan needs new gasket or silicone. it might be front main seal?

qt_240 · 02-07-2005, 11:47 PM

w0w.. that was fast!! great forum.. but yeah someone also told me about it might be the front main seal.. where is this ??

Eternal_240Sx · 02-08-2005, 12:08 AM

I believe it is behind the crank pully.

blu808 · 02-08-2005, 03:32 AM

That looks to me like one of the following only.

Listed in most likely order.

Front timing chain cover silicone needs replacement.

Front oil pump (main seal) seal needs replacement. Remove crank pulley, don loose the key way or youll be fowkd.

Lower oil pan silicone.

Upper oil pan silicone is leaking. (have to pull motor out so do that last if all else fails.

All of these are very common leakage problems on the sr. Make sure that when you reseal everything all surfaces have been scraped, cleaned, and scuffed with a scotch brite pad. Also make dead sure there is no oil on the mating surfaces.

Also at the area where the front timing chain cover meets the head, you must use silicone there as well.

Also. You must remove the valve cover, to acess the 2 10mm bolts going down into the timing chain front cover.

and dont worry you dont have to remove the timing chain.

How did you get an sr anyways?

s13gonwild · 02-08-2005, 05:23 AM

is the silicone where the headgasket is?

qt_240 · 02-08-2005, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blu808

That looks to me like one of the following only.

Listed in most likely order.

Front timing chain cover silicone needs replacement.

Front oil pump (main seal) seal needs replacement. Remove crank pulley, don loose the key way or youll be fowkd.

Lower oil pan silicone.

Upper oil pan silicone is leaking. (have to pull motor out so do that last if all else fails.

All of these are very common leakage problems on the sr. Make sure that when you reseal everything all surfaces have been scraped, cleaned, and scuffed with a scotch brite pad. Also make dead sure there is no oil on the mating surfaces.

Also at the area where the front timing chain cover meets the head, you must use silicone there as well.

Also. You must remove the valve cover, to acess the 2 10mm bolts going down into the timing chain front cover.

and dont worry you dont have to remove the timing chain.

How did you get an sr anyways?

hey man thankx.. thats really alot of help.. ill def. check those right away.. so basically u guys are sure its not the headgasket.. which is cool.. but im prolly going to be switching it anyways while im trying to fix this leak.. i dont get your question though..? how did i get an sr anyways?? umm i bought it??

qt_240 · 02-08-2005, 06:14 PM

bump~!!

sr240mike · 02-08-2005, 09:18 PM

Your question has been answered already, why bump it. Its time to get dirty and fix it.

qt_240 · 02-08-2005, 11:19 PM

lol it is answered pretty much, just thought i could get more ideas..

Muzzy · 02-09-2005, 12:21 AM

its gotta be up high..i dont think oil from the lower or upper oil pan would make it that high up the block.

s13gonwild · 02-09-2005, 04:26 AM

iono could it be wat looks to be silicone where the head gasket is?? i uploaded a pic showing what i talking about

blu808 · 02-09-2005, 12:31 PM

That area where there is excessive silicone build up is part of the front cover for the timing chain, as i said it is most likely leaking from there. As you can see by the pic, the front cover has been removed for a timing chain job, or it was previously leaking which would indicate the ghetto rtv (silicone) The top part of the timing chain cover does mate with an extension of the head gasket. It is probibly leaking from there, but dont worry because this is not a pressurized area, so the head gasket would still be fine.

Just pull the front cover, clean the shit our of the mating surfaces, and use the blue rtv to seal it up.

02-07-2005, 11:37 PM	#1
qt_240 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CHI Posts: 2,122 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Please Help Leaking Oil Sr20det..pix!! hey guys.. im a total newby with the nissan and sr20(was a toyota,mitsubishi,honda guy).. im leaking oil..alot.. but im not sure if its the Headgasket.. i will be replacing it so0n.. but i would really like to know for sure if you guys have any ideas.. i did a search.. and i didnt find the answer specific to my problem.. i was told it was the oil pan gasket..but i dont think..so.. feedback would be great thankx !! just check out the pix..

02-07-2005, 11:45 PM	#2
phrozen Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,352 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	oil pan needs new gasket or silicone. it might be front main seal? __________________ This box is 400x200: Please do not put your sig pic back if it exceeds this. -Moderation

02-08-2005, 03:32 AM	#5
blu808 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Campbell, Ca Age: 42 Posts: 5,010 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	That looks to me like one of the following only. Listed in most likely order. Front timing chain cover silicone needs replacement. Front oil pump (main seal) seal needs replacement. Remove crank pulley, don loose the key way or youll be fowkd. Lower oil pan silicone. Upper oil pan silicone is leaking. (have to pull motor out so do that last if all else fails. All of these are very common leakage problems on the sr. Make sure that when you reseal everything all surfaces have been scraped, cleaned, and scuffed with a scotch brite pad. Also make dead sure there is no oil on the mating surfaces. Also at the area where the front timing chain cover meets the head, you must use silicone there as well. Also. You must remove the valve cover, to acess the 2 10mm bolts going down into the timing chain front cover. and dont worry you dont have to remove the timing chain. How did you get an sr anyways? __________________

02-08-2005, 09:18 PM	#9
sr240mike Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: California, Norcal biiaatch Posts: 1,185 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Your question has been answered already, why bump it. Its time to get dirty and fix it. __________________ TWO IN THE COOT, ONE IN THE POOT

02-09-2005, 12:21 AM	#11
Muzzy Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: TX Posts: 1,555 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	its gotta be up high..i dont think oil from the lower or upper oil pan would make it that high up the block. __________________ lemme have a dollar

02-07-2005, 11:47 PM	#3
qt_240 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CHI Posts: 2,122 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	w0w.. that was fast!! great forum.. but yeah someone also told me about it might be the front main seal.. where is this ??

02-08-2005, 12:08 AM	#4
Eternal_240Sx Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: norcal, bay area Age: 41 Posts: 674 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I believe it is behind the crank pully.

02-08-2005, 05:23 AM	#6
s13gonwild BANNED Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: cali Posts: 466 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	is the silicone where the headgasket is?

02-08-2005, 06:14 PM	#8
qt_240 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CHI Posts: 2,122 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	bump~!!

02-08-2005, 11:19 PM	#10
qt_240 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CHI Posts: 2,122 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	lol it is answered pretty much, just thought i could get more ideas..

02-09-2005, 12:31 PM	#13
blu808 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Campbell, Ca Age: 42 Posts: 5,010 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	That area where there is excessive silicone build up is part of the front cover for the timing chain, as i said it is most likely leaking from there. As you can see by the pic, the front cover has been removed for a timing chain job, or it was previously leaking which would indicate the ghetto rtv (silicone) The top part of the timing chain cover does mate with an extension of the head gasket. It is probibly leaking from there, but dont worry because this is not a pressurized area, so the head gasket would still be fine. Just pull the front cover, clean the shit our of the mating surfaces, and use the blue rtv to seal it up. __________________