Just a Question

Pkat · Post by **Pkat** » Tue Feb 16, 2010 1:15 am

Is it true no matter what you do that the v6 engine of the fto will always have a oil leak? because i just got a engine rebuild just recently and the mechanic guy is like no matter what all v6's tend to have a oil leak. So he said it will last about 3 to 4 years before i get the same problem again.

koolio1234 · Post by **koolio1234** » Tue Feb 16, 2010 2:53 am

When your engine seals are doing their job then i dont see why your engine should leak. Of course, over time seals will wear and you'll blow a gasket, then it is expected to loose a little oil. A little preventative maintenance will usually prevent oil leaks. ie, changing all engine seals and gaskets at a major service where the engine is worked on.

Post by **vipfto** » Tue Feb 16, 2010 6:59 am

No it shouldnt mine does not leak at all, just because there 2 heads (double the amount of seals gaskets etc) does not mean that it will leak esp if job done right

Post by **I8A4RE** » Tue Feb 16, 2010 9:30 am

I think he is referring to the angle that "V" engines lay on...... BUT HE IS STILL WRONG.

If you have a leak replace the seal, if done correctly leak gone.... and most seals will last way longer than 3-4 years

Pkat · Post by **Pkat** » Wed Feb 17, 2010 11:06 pm

sweet thanks guys it actually made me consider of selling off the car since i thought this problem occurred regularly. lol the guy told me it'll last about 3 to 4 years =.=.
Thanks for the info guys.

payaya · Post by **payaya** » Thu Feb 18, 2010 4:44 pm

Mines a 1995 model no leaks ever.

Post by **Bennoz** » Fri Feb 19, 2010 7:27 am

Mines a 96, had 2 different engines in it & neither of them leaked.

Post by **I8A4RE** » Fri Feb 19, 2010 9:05 am

Mines 94 and now turbo'ed and I have nevr had a drop of oil on the floor.

The rocker cover gasket looks like it might be starting to leak a little now but thats pretty common

FTEvolution · Post by **FTEvolution** » Fri Feb 19, 2010 9:23 am

Bennoz wrote:Mines a 96, had 2 different engines in it & neither of them leaked.

Mine leaked like a sieve... until I bothered to get underneath and tighten up the oil return line

RallyMad · Post by **RallyMad** » Sun Feb 21, 2010 6:14 pm

I8A4RE wrote:Mines 94 and now turbo'ed and I have nevr had a drop of oil on the floor.

The rocker cover gasket looks like it might be starting to leak a little now but thats pretty common

Mine had some small leaks when I bought it 5 years ago. Replaced the half moon seals and rocker cover gaskets and have been completing leak free ever since.