oil drip?

metrick1235 · Apr 18, 2011

Im not considering this urgent because this has been going on for a little bit and thought it might just be the oil filter...but its not...

So heres the issue. I have an oil drip, not really a leak but i guess it kinda is.. It looks like it is coming from the pan... and it only drips about 2 drops, when sitting warm... When its cold it wont drip anything... Its not the filter, i made sure it had a good seat and seal.... im planning on jacking it up when it warms up a bit but just looking for some possible suggestions of what it is.. oh and just in case anyone is wondering, there is no water in the oil so im not thinking head gasket...

knighthawk1104 · Apr 18, 2011

Not the drain plug? Maybe the washer?

metrick1235 · Apr 18, 2011

ive tightened it but havent changed the washer out..

HondaLuver83 · Apr 18, 2011

Check around Main crankshaft seal

metrick1235 · Apr 18, 2011

ok, so if it is the rear main seal is it something i can do myself?

redlinevtec · Apr 18, 2011

metrick1235 said:
ok, so if it is the rear main seal is it something i can do myself?

Drop the tranny. If your a 5spd it's easier. I did this 2 years ago when I was autotragic. More of a pain because it's so gigantic and heavy lol!

HondaLuver83 · Apr 20, 2011

If u good tools, mechanically inclined, have a fsm, then yes you can do it. Otherwise no.

metrick1235 · Apr 20, 2011

HondaLuver83 said:
If u good tools, mechanically inclined, have a fsm, then yes you can do it. Otherwise no.

LOL.. Craftsman and Air tools, yes to the mechanically inclined.. FSM? Ill hopefully be jackin the car up this weekend to check it out, if not next week sometime..

HondaLuver83 · Apr 20, 2011

Fsm= factory service manual. If u do choose to take the seal out u need to buy a seal puller and installer or find an innovative way of removing it without scratching the surface of the crank.