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[RobE]

I went out the other day to go to work and
saw a puddle of oil approx. 4inches in diameter coming from the front portion of the car around the middle. I am guess the same area as the oil pan drain plug. Problem is that I can't see any sign of a leak any ideas on were it might be coming from? I/ve looked around and I can't seem to find any place that is leaking any type of oil. All my fluid levels are full.

[sneed21]

Hmmmmmm, do you ever park your other car in the garage in the same spot? Check your other vehicles fluid levels;)

[Dave]

I have a 1987 924S. There are two things I would check. First there is a washer on the drain plug for the oil. Sometimes they go bad a leak a little fluid. You should let the car sit and then check it out. IF it is the washer they are easy to find in auto stores. Second I would look on the back seal of the balancer shafts they are know to leak also. Good luck

[sneed21]

It's probably a good idea to check and see if your oil filter is leaking. If you get your oil changed by a minute lube place, they often tighten the filter too much, thus splitting the seal...Sometimes the seal is just faulty (or not tight enough) and leaks when not under heat/pressure. My MGB had this same problem, a bad filter seal......what are the chances of that?

[RobE]

Thanks for the info. I cheked the filter and plug first since I just changed the oil. Everything seemed to be in order. I will check the balancer shaft next. Funny thing is that it has only leaked 1 or 2 drops in the past couple days. Thanks again for the info. RobE