Major Oil Leak, Help... (photos and video included)

[boss_da_man]

Hello,

I have a 1990 Honda Civic GL Sedan 5sp, and it has a major oil leak and I cant see where its leaking from.

It seems to be leaking from above that blue part (see photos). When I turn on the car it does not leak, but after the car is running for a few minutes- it starts leaking.

""I have attached a link to a YouTube video and photos of the Civic""

** Does anybody have any ideas????

Cheers


Video below:

http://youtu.be/CKYehmToglk


Photos below:

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[EKVTIR-T]

Check the powersteering reservoir and see if its getting low. My guess is its leaking from the steering rack

Also a good way to pinpoint a leak is de-grease the whole engine top and underneath and hose it off at CarLovers and then you can trace the fresh leak more easily

[shepparton]

the leak is not coming from the blue part (driveshaft), like the guy above just said de-grease the whole engine or wipe it with clean cloth that blue part and find the leak above it

[sebtoombs]

Like everyone has said, its hard to tell with all the dirt. But, given the location, and nature of the leak, I'd suggest somewhere around the oil filter. Have you changed the filter recently? It could be either not screwed down tight enough, or not seated properly. But that's just a guess, its really hard to tell without actually seeing it.

[boss_da_man]

Thanks for all the help,

*The leak is engine oil
*The oil filter doesn't seem to be leaking

Good news:

I think I've found where the leak is coming from as seen is this video below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qnY6...ature=youtu.be

What is this part? How do I fix it?
Cheers...


This is the photo of the part:

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[stndrd]

That is your fuel pump. You will find it is actually your rocker cover gasket & more than likely distributor o-ring

[V73C]

Rear main seal ?

[grifty]

I was going to say it also looks like the fuel pump is leaking.

But hit the engine bay with some degreaser and high pressure water to make sure where it is coming from.

[FAITHLESS]

Replace the fuel pump.

[boss_da_man]

Cheers for all the help,

I'm pretty sure its the fuel pump (I see the oil coming from it). I thought the fuel pump only has fuel in it, not engine oil....

Anyways I'm getting a new one tomorrow.

[FAITHLESS]

Cheers for all the help,

I'm pretty sure its the fuel pump (I see the oil coming from it). I thought the fuel pump only has fuel in it, not engine oil....

Anyways I'm getting a new one tomorrow.

It does have oil in order for it to be able to pump the fuel without excessive friction. Remember there are moving parts. They need oil.

After that degrease your engine bay and you will be able to see if there are any other leaks.

[boss_da_man]

Thanks,

I have access to a degreaser and high pressure water-gun, what do I need to be careful about when using the water-gun and degreaser in the engine bay?

I'll keep everyone updated....