Oil Leak! with pics...RESOLVED with cool black light pics
Does anybody know where to get the dye locally (I'm in Metro DC). Would autozone or Pepboys have it in stock?
I'm chasing two oil geysers that if not resolved on this engine pull are going to result in a parted and sawzalled car.
I'm chasing two oil geysers that if not resolved on this engine pull are going to result in a parted and sawzalled car.
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Yes. I got some from advance. It was by the refrigerant dye, oddly.
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First off, I'd like to thank Jared for making me feel like an idiot by not using dye. 
I went into Napa and paid 5 bucks for a bottle of dye. This stuff is pretty cool.
Took off alternator, charged the battery and start the car cold... i figured I only had about 3-4 min before it would heat too much so I got to work... I'll let the pictures tell the story.
To all of you who have purchased an oil pump at any time from the dealer or otherwise. Please be sure to double check the relief bolt. Mine was tight, very tight, Yet oil still got past it very VERY easily.
After some research I found that the differences in the cast metal essentially leave of bunch of gaps regardless of how tight it is.
I removed the bolt, applied a generous amount of Permatex Thread Sealant and replaced the bolt.
After starting the car and going through the same procedure as last time, I no longer spot a leak.
I'll let the car sit over night and check again tomorrow after work.
I went into Napa and paid 5 bucks for a bottle of dye. This stuff is pretty cool.
Took off alternator, charged the battery and start the car cold... i figured I only had about 3-4 min before it would heat too much so I got to work... I'll let the pictures tell the story.
To all of you who have purchased an oil pump at any time from the dealer or otherwise. Please be sure to double check the relief bolt. Mine was tight, very tight, Yet oil still got past it very VERY easily.
After some research I found that the differences in the cast metal essentially leave of bunch of gaps regardless of how tight it is.
I removed the bolt, applied a generous amount of Permatex Thread Sealant and replaced the bolt.
After starting the car and going through the same procedure as last time, I no longer spot a leak.
I'll let the car sit over night and check again tomorrow after work.
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This is the dye I use for everything except AC
This is the dye I use for AC work. Most of the PAG oil available is already dyed and a bottle of this will last me 2+ years. I do 200 systems a year.
And this is the single best UV light source I've ever come across. This puppy will give you "flash" blindness if you look at it directly. The yellow glasses are mandatory.
TP-1300 - Tracerproducts.com
A common UV flashlight will work just fine but it helps if the shop is dark.
I know this thread is ancient, but I thought a current source for this stuff might be appreciated...
This is the dye I use for AC work. Most of the PAG oil available is already dyed and a bottle of this will last me 2+ years. I do 200 systems a year.
And this is the single best UV light source I've ever come across. This puppy will give you "flash" blindness if you look at it directly. The yellow glasses are mandatory.
TP-1300 - Tracerproducts.com
A common UV flashlight will work just fine but it helps if the shop is dark.
I know this thread is ancient, but I thought a current source for this stuff might be appreciated...
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From: Maryville TN
This is the dye I use for everything except AC
Amazon.com: Tracer Products TP34000601 UV Fluorescent Leak Detection Dye - Set of 6 : Automotive
This is the dye I use for AC work. Most of the PAG oil available is already dyed and a bottle of this will last me 2+ years. I do 200 systems a year.
Amazon.com: Supercool A/C Leak Detection Dye, 8 Oz, Green : Automotive
And this is the single best UV light source I've ever come across. This puppy will give you "flash" blindness if you look at it directly. The yellow glasses are mandatory.
TP-1300 - Tracerproducts.com
A common UV flashlight will work just fine but it helps if the shop is dark.
I know this thread is ancient, but I thought a current source for this stuff might be appreciated...
Amazon.com: Tracer Products TP34000601 UV Fluorescent Leak Detection Dye - Set of 6 : Automotive
This is the dye I use for AC work. Most of the PAG oil available is already dyed and a bottle of this will last me 2+ years. I do 200 systems a year.
Amazon.com: Supercool A/C Leak Detection Dye, 8 Oz, Green : Automotive
And this is the single best UV light source I've ever come across. This puppy will give you "flash" blindness if you look at it directly. The yellow glasses are mandatory.
TP-1300 - Tracerproducts.com
A common UV flashlight will work just fine but it helps if the shop is dark.
I know this thread is ancient, but I thought a current source for this stuff might be appreciated...
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I would take the front of the motor apart and see if you have oil in there if you then you know your getting close.
Last edited by lyrikjackson; Jul 25, 2022 at 08:46 AM.
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I did, got it taken care of. the front where the oil pan meets the pump was not sealed up well. cleaned it, rtv'd the crap out of it, and its no longer leaking that i can see.
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