Hi all,
New here. Have a 2001 olds silhouette 3.4. Yesterday driving home and without warning or sound smoke starts billowing from my hood at a stoplight! I pop the hood ,engine oil EVRYWHERE. I pull off the highway shut down, check the oil ,almost none on the dipstick. I call for a tow,bring her home ,put in 4qts fire her up and oil is cascading from behind the starter, and I mean big time leakage!
My first thought is rear main seal but two mechanics I spoke with were hesitant ,saying it would not pour out but rather leak out . This is under pressure!
The Question is :is there anything behind the starter that could have come loose?(galley plugs, sensor cap off, etc)
I am going to pull the starter to see what I can see,but any enlightenment you can offer will be much appreciated!
hope I have given enough info to be clear
Thanks
Joe V
New here. Have a 2001 olds silhouette 3.4. Yesterday driving home and without warning or sound smoke starts billowing from my hood at a stoplight! I pop the hood ,engine oil EVRYWHERE. I pull off the highway shut down, check the oil ,almost none on the dipstick. I call for a tow,bring her home ,put in 4qts fire her up and oil is cascading from behind the starter, and I mean big time leakage!
My first thought is rear main seal but two mechanics I spoke with were hesitant ,saying it would not pour out but rather leak out . This is under pressure!
The Question is :is there anything behind the starter that could have come loose?(galley plugs, sensor cap off, etc)
I am going to pull the starter to see what I can see,but any enlightenment you can offer will be much appreciated!
hope I have given enough info to be clear
Thanks
Joe V
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