David_Pooh

Hi all,

I have a 04 Base TL and a Oil leak that is coming from the part under my alternator. I cant find anything on it. Just need help identifying.

Thanks!!

t-rd

Most likely the oil pump.

Post a picture here to clarify.

David_Pooh

Hope this helps

David_Pooh

redbeard1

I think the part covered in oil is your a/c compressor. I don't think anything in the compressor would leak oil-like substances.

You may want to check your power steering fluid levels. There are some power steering hoses just in front and a little under the compressor. The hoses connect to metal tubing with clamps that sometimes loosen. A leak from these hoses could produce the oil-like film you see (wind during a drive would spray the fluid back to the compressor). Separately, check the area behind the power steering pump. A leak in that area will run down the engine into that area as well. I had a leak in my pump that ran down the engine and looked similar to your picture.

Of course, the leak could be oil. In which case, I'd check the valve cover gasket right above that leak. The oil pump leaks are common on these cars as they age, but I'm not sure how a leak from the oil pump would cover the side facing the front of the compressor.

David_Pooh

Thanks! I will have to lift my car again this weekend and do some more searching..

thoiboi

Isn't there oil in the R134 ?


Could be P/S pump leaking onto the A/C Compressor though

David_Pooh

I will have to check if there is, hopefully though.

My power steering Pump is located on the top right of engine, this oil is coming from front bottom.. possibly from my power steering reservoir?

I will have to check this weekend.

t-rd

There is a power steering rubber hose that leads downward, which connects to a metal line with a clamp on it. Those hoses' ends start cracking over time and leak fluid.

David_Pooh

Ill check all these things this weekend!!! thanks for all the help.

JMiles_T

I also think it's the power steering fluid that's leaking.
Check the cooling line. It runs across the front of the vehicle under the front bumper cover. Mine was rusted through and leaked slow.

This is what I'm talking about: PS Cooler

David_Pooh

redbeard1

No need to lift car. The hose I mentioned can be seen by looking under front of car toward the passenger side.

David_Pooh