Oil everywhere LeSharo 1985

Question posted by Faith Hulten (stonefoxie@iname.com) on Saturday, December 14 at 06:31 PM

Question:

I have a 1985 LeSharo turbo diesel and have developed an oil problem. I have ALWAYS used the exact oil filter. The engine sounds and runs fine, does NOT overheat at all, and is not loosing coolant. I AM loosing a quart of oil while traveling about every HOUR. I can find NO leaks anywhere, but when I stop, there is oil under the hood and the bottom of the engine is DRIPPING oil at a pretty good rate. There is a little oil coming out the oilcap, and the oil dipstick has actually been pushed up about an inch once or twice, but I dont think thats where all this oil is coming from. I have had a non-diesel mechanic look, and HE doesnt find any leaks. He guesses that I have too much crankcase pressure. I checked the vacuum line from the turbo and AM getting a vacuum. Has anyone had anything similar, or have any ideas???


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