2001 2.4L Cav - I have a "major" oil leak from what looks like my thermostat housing (plastic part on side of cylinder head.) This part has a large connector for the coolant, a sensor, and "maybe?" a tube that circulates oil? Is this correct? I don't know if the leak is caused by a bad hose at that point, but is this likely? No coolant is leaking though...
Post a picture. Had to get a picture of exactly what are you telling us.
A thermostat housing isnt going to leak oil, it is obviously coming from higher up and dripping onto the housing
- 2004 Cavalier - 124k, owned since new
What he said... only coolant goes through the water outlet. clean everything off with parts solvent and rum the motor for a while and watch where its coming from. My bet would be on cam tower gaskets
Yep, thanks guys! It was the oil sending unit that went bad (right above.) $10 later I'm good to go!
oil sending unit right above thermostat housing?
I know. They call it the thermostat housing, except that it doesn't house the thermostat! The T-stat on this car is at the water pump (where even GOD can't get to it!)
I would put money on the oil pressure sensor is leaking.
PRND321 Till I DIE
Old Motor: 160whp & 152ft/lbs, 1/4 Mile 15.4 @88.2
M45 + LD9 + 4T40-E, GO GO GO
-MD- Enforcer wrote:I would put money on the oil pressure sensor is leaking.
Did you read the thread at all?
- Your not-so-local, untrained, uncertified, backyard mechanic. But my @!#$ runs
Oedwards wrote:-MD- Enforcer wrote:I would put money on the oil pressure sensor is leaking.
Did you read the thread at all?
Yep his question...then posted my response. that's what I get for reading / posting on my phone.
PRND321 Till I DIE
Old Motor: 160whp & 152ft/lbs, 1/4 Mile 15.4 @88.2
M45 + LD9 + 4T40-E, GO GO GO
