Help me identify the LEAK?!?!

[packetstorm88]

Greetings Folks, I just noticed a couple of spots on my garage floor today.

Before I bring her to the doctor, what could you all help identify as the leak based on my pictures I just took?

I noticed this really oily spot under the driver-side rear near the part where it says VarioCam.

Thank you for all of your help!!!

:o

[wvicary]

Looks like you have more then one leak. The solenoid for the variocam might be one of them.

[Dharn55]

Solenoid for vario cam or the cam position sensor. I can post some pictures tomorow of both as my engine is out of the car. The plate around the solenoid can be taken off and sealed fairly easy, mine had lots of sealant around it. To replace the solenoid itself requires removing the cam cover, a major pain (but possible) without removing the engine. The cam position sensors also sometime lead, these are accsesiible and changable with the engine in the car. The pictures should help you identify the problem.

Edited May 28, 2009 by Dharn55

[packetstorm88]

Thank you for the quick info. Is this a fairly easy fix? I won't most likely be able to perform the fix myself so I'll probably be taking it into EuroSport which is literally down the street from me. Can I still drive the car at this current state? Anything in particular that I need to worry or lookout for if I should continue to drive it?

Edited May 28, 2009 by packetstorm88

[wvicary]

Vehicle should be safe to drive, just keep the oil level in check.

[rb101]

I had a leak same location, it was comming from the AOS rubber tube.

[packetstorm88]

Took the car in, appears the leak was from the oil drain seal. Replaced the leaking seal along with new Mobil1 synthetic oil. Back to normal driving now.

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