hi everyone, i got a problem with no knowledge in this field.

I have done most mods by myself with the help of the forums i love DIY with pictures.
Right now im having a problem where i get the low oil level light, 90% its not slude but just low oil because im leaking quiet a bit and usually im low on oil, but i always keep some in the trunk since this started happening so i top off accordingly. I knew i was leaking from the oil change previous, so i thought there was minimal dripping from the valve cover so i changed the gasket. I do oil changes every 5000km using minimum 5W30 try getting 0w40 but rare around here or ridiculus pricing.

Today i went to change the oil and notice it wasn't the crush washer even though that was dripping very lightly basically unnoticeable. but i went a further bit back and saw where the last belly pan screw is right in the middle, was just drenched in oil. I took pictures but because i dont have a lift they were zoomed in pretty close so im hoping some of the experts here will be alble to make them out. i have posted them on a site you have to download them to view i wanted to make sure they kept their quality because its hard to tell where its leaking but obvious to know its leaking badly.

If anyone can let me know where they think or know its leaking please let me know. thanks so much guys.

Heres the website. it only works when my computer is on so if you have problems logging its probably because mycomputer is off. i leave it on as much as i can for the next week or so.

https://share.avvenu.com/service/314...86722d1e6e55fe

By they way its an 1998 audi a4 triptronic quattro 1.8l. Chipped with GIAC, and 3inch Exhaust if that helps any. 149,200KM.

 

When you did the valve cover did you do the cam tensioner gasket also? That is a really bad leaking point.

Check the back drivers side of the engine. If there is oil all down the block and on the tranny you have a bad gasket and will have to change that and the valve cover gasket again. Dont think you can change it without taking the valve cover off. There is a little half moon peice that dries up and then leaks.

 

cincy is correct very well known leak point. your pictures are just showing the buid up. Also check the oil lines at the turbo

 

we checked around where you guys mention, the cam tensioner. Because during the write for the valve cover gasket it mentions you might have to do both but we made sure it was easier to see with the valve cover off and it looked fine. Ill check the lines to the turbo, its just wierd i wiped everything down yesterday so and left the belly pan off so i can maybe find where its originating, because theres never been a drop of oil on the driveway, but its low on oil every 3 weeks i can say. You think it might be only leaking when i drive?? ill keep you guys in the loop thanks for the suggestions.

 

If its leaking on one of the screws to the oil pan may want to try re doing the oil pan seal?? Shooting in the dark Though

 

hey guys i found the leak it was actually the t-fitting underneath the intake manifold. I have a picture was hoping someone knows the part number. also if anybody knows what it is(actual use)? why it might have ripped? and the best way to fix it because i can't reach it, will i have to take the intake manifold off???

thanks for the help, reason i have so many questions is i just want to know for my knowledge and some of your guys are crazy smart.


Here are the pictures.

https://share.avvenu.com/service/314...fa187a01cc463d

 

theline drawn in the 2nd picdoenst happen to wrap around to your intake does it? I think its you pcv system is spewwing everywhere. You might need to change that out and you probably have a massive clog in the hard line that wraps around.

 

yeah it wraps all the way back to the intake guide. There is little bits of oil in everything, i wasn't sure if there was supposed to or not, for example i took off some of the tubing from the intercooler to the intake manifold and there is traces of oil in them, but its always been a little i remember even a year ago. is that normal? any idea of how to get to the t-fitting or the part number? and do you think i should attempt it on my own or take it in to a shop.

 

you should be able to find a pcv how to somewhere and if you can do a few simple things car wise you should be able to do it yourself. Also you will have oil blow by in the intake manifold and ic unless you install a oil catch can before the intake.

one of the techs on here should be able to get you the part #'s you need

 

hey i got the piece out which was a PITA, i order a new t-fitting and the plastic part the plastic is about 40 and the t-fitting is 11 bucks. The old plastic piece had rotted out, the t-fitting was basically half missing. I was wondering if i need to do any other upgrade,maintenance, or cleaning before i start putting it back togeather. i dont know if something is clogged or it was just wear and tear that caused the leak. Please let me know if i need to order anything else or should change something else.