Engine Drivetrain 2nd Gen S Stuck Piston Ring Scenario

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  1. genik

    genik Member

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    The car is a 2008 R56S, no modifications made! The pictures on #19 were taken that day that oil was sprayed on the motor!
     
  2. oldbrokenwind

    oldbrokenwind Active Member

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    Your pics show oil near the timing chain tensioner --- a common source for oil leaks. A whole lot cheaper to fix. Maybe a bit painful to get at, but it can be done.
     
  3. genik

    genik Member

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    Thanx but Timing Tensioner was not loose! :)
     
  4. oldbrokenwind

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    All I can suggest then, is to take things apart to find out where the oil is coming from. With luck, the solution will be obvious, and easy --- loose valve cover screws? None of the hoses in that area should have oil in them, so a broken / loose hose connection indicates a bigger problem.
     
  5. DneprDave

    DneprDave Well-Known Member
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    The timing chain tensioner is right under that corner of the engine, best to check if it is tight. Torque it to 48 ft-lbs.

    Dave
     
  6. genik

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    Thanx Dave, chain tensioner was already checked (was not loose) and tightened! Even so, do you think all this oil could of come out of there?
     

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