So, after the dealership replaced the long block, the front engine cover was leaking. They fixed that and then the seal around the bolt on the oil feed line to the turbo was leaking. They replaced the seals and all was good. And now there are, yet again, fresh drops of oil in my driveway. :wallbash:

I would be furious! Sorry to hear that :(

Front cover again i bet...took MMNA 6 tries to fix mine...

lovely, that makes me feel good!!!

Its a Mitsubishi all they do is leak oil

better dealership ftw!

Its a Mitsubishi all they do is leak oil
oil leaks are self inflicted..not cool man, if you cant seal your engine than that is your fault not the machine

Nope, mitsu has a tsb on it :)

Nope, mitsu has a tsb on it :)

Yup, took care of mine... But did you happen to check out what the fix was on this particular tsb? lol, They just gooped on a ton of sealant.... Wow. Hopefully that'll buy them some time to come out with a REAL fix... Like maybe a better fitting cover? :duh:

Wow, that sucks. Tell them to do a dye test next time to see all the places the oil is coming from instead of just assuming the first leak they find is the only one.

Not to thread hijack, but my mitsu has a rear main seal leak. i'm trading it in roughly in 1-2 months. Has anyone ever tried the liquid sealant stuff? will it work for a small leak? less than a drop in 48 hours. Trying to just make it until I trade it in. Closest place for warranty work is 5 hours away.

Nope, mitsu has a tsb on it :)

What's the tsb state?

I hope they fire that guy or give him extensive training.

No.: TSB-08-11-007
DATE: October, 2008
MODELS:
See below
SUBJECT:
OIL LEAK FROM TIMING CHAIN (http://www.alldatapro.com/alldata/PRO~V133081787~C45325~R0~OD~N/0/128809663/133171512/136768543/136768545/34853741/100411974/34853743/56492475) CASE
PURPOSE
An oil leak from the front of the engine may be seen on some affected vehicles. If diagnosis confirms that the leakage is coming from the area where the timing chain (http://www.alldatapro.com/alldata/PRO~V133081787~C45325~R0~OD~N/0/128809663/133171512/136768543/136768545/34853741/100411974/34853743/56492475) case, engine block and cylinder head meet, the condition may be due to a misapplication of sealant during assembly.
This Technical Service Bulletin provides instruction to remove the water pump (http://www.alldatapro.com/alldata/PRO~V133081787~C45325~R0~OD~N/0/128809663/133171512/136768543/136768545/34853741/100411974/34856156/34856543), clean and prepare the surface where the oil leak is seen, and apply sealant to the affected area.
AFFECTED VEHICLE(S)
2008 - on Outlander w/2.4L engine
2008 - on Lancer
2008 Lancer Evolution - engines built prior to April 8, 2008.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
The following supplies and equipment are required to complete the Repair Procedure:
^Sealant: Loctite(R) 5900(R) Flange Sealant or equivalent ^120-150 grit sandpaper ^Non-chlorinated brake cleaner (A999ZC1X03C or equivalent) ^Safety Glasses - Worn when prepping the timing case cover for sealant. 1.Follow service manual instructions in GROUP 14 - COOLING to remove the water pump (http://www.alldatapro.com/alldata/PRO~V133081787~C45325~R0~OD~N/0/128809663/133171512/136768543/136768545/34853741/100411974/34856156/34856543). Drain the coolant into a clean container and save it for reuse.
Water pump (http://www.alldatapro.com/alldata/PRO~V133081787~C45325~R0~OD~N/0/128809663/133171512/136768543/136768545/34853741/100411974/34856156/34856543) removal is best done from underneath the vehicle.
2.Thoroughly clean the area where the cylinder head, engine block and timing chain (http://www.alldatapro.com/alldata/PRO~V133081787~C45325~R0~OD~N/0/128809663/133171512/136768543/136768545/34853741/100411974/34853743/56492475) case meet and let it dry completely.Cover the indicated water pump (http://www.alldatapro.com/alldata/PRO~V133081787~C45325~R0~OD~N/0/128809663/133171512/136768543/136768545/34853741/100411974/34856156/34856543) openings with tape to avoid the intrusion of foreign material.
3.Remove any existing sealant visible in the area to be prepped for new sealant. take care not to damage aluminum parts. 4.Using sandpaper, prepare the surface of the area for the application of new sealant. 5.Clean the area again using non-chlorinated brake cleaner and let it dry completely.

6.Apply new sealant where the timing chain (http://www.alldatapro.com/alldata/PRO~V133081787~C45325~R0~OD~N/0/128809663/133171512/136768543/136768545/34853741/100411974/34853743/56492475) case, the engine block and cylinder head meet as indicated above. Allow it to dry for 30 minutes.

7.Degrease the new sealant using non-chlorinated brake cleaner and apply sealant a second time over a slightly larger area. Allow it to dry for 30 minutes. 8.Reinstall the water pump (http://www.alldatapro.com/alldata/PRO~V133081787~C45325~R0~OD~N/0/128809663/133171512/136768543/136768545/34853741/100411974/34856156/34856543) assembly and the drive belt (http://www.alldatapro.com/alldata/PRO~V133081787~C45325~R0~OD~N/0/128809663/133171512/136768543/136768545/34853741/100411974/34853743/34872050) in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to install the water pump (http://www.alldatapro.com/alldata/PRO~V133081787~C45325~R0~OD~N/0/128809663/133171512/136768543/136768545/34853741/100411974/34856156/34856543) until the sealant has dried for 30 minutes.

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