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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Suzuki 4x4 Forum => Topic started by: Soupy on April 10, 2011, 09:31:27 AM

Title: Engine bay oil slick!!
Post by: Soupy on April 10, 2011, 09:31:27 AM

I'm going to pick up new to me sidekick today. Yay! I noticed the oil was a bit low and the top of the transmission is covered in more oil than the oil slick in the gulf coast.

What gaskets could i replace to shore up the gusher?  Is there anyone out there that sells some sort of complete top end gasket set to cover all the leaky oily places?

Title: Re: Engine bay oil slick!!
Post by: fordguy79 on April 10, 2011, 10:31:56 AM

depends on then year and what motor you have  i would start with distributor o-rings guessing it is a pre 96 1.6

Title: Re: Engine bay oil slick!!
Post by: wildgoody on April 10, 2011, 10:51:28 AM

The distributor drive is a common leak point, as is the rear of the
valve cover on the 8V engine, so get some replacements and ask
for a reduced price if you can  ;)

Wild

Title: Re: Engine bay oil slick!!
Post by: key4202003 on April 10, 2011, 06:39:35 PM

when my dist. gasket went out some oil fell onto the clutch, through the bell housing and it wouldnt bite.

Title: Re: Engine bay oil slick!!
Post by: lv2fsh on April 11, 2011, 07:00:53 AM

Longshot but I've had the breather from the valve cover get plugged causing excess pressure and oil leaked every where.