Quealy

Hi,

I'm working on a massive ratbag of a RX300. It has all kinds of problems and in a normal country would be crushed.

Anyhow, just below the oil filters and headers there is a cylindrical part mounted to the front crossmember that's leaking oil.

What is this please?





I usually am diesel only.

carguy07

I can't tell from your pictures, but I'm guessing you are looking at the front motor mount.

Quealy

Yeah, I had thought it was a leaking part, but looks like maybe the filter is leaking at its flange onto the mount.

salimshah

A thorough (but not aggressive) cleanup with a degreaser, followed up with regular visual will lead you to the source.

The way the oil filter is attached and being high up, ends up with a trail of engine oil on every replacement. It requires a bit of patience where the oil filter is loosened till it drips and gets collected below in a small steam of droplets. If in a hurry, add rags below to catch the gush. I don't particularly like the engine mount (rubber part) right in the path of engine oil.

Salim

Quealy

I think the engine of this vehicle has been changed more often than the oil filter. Not the easiest to access ever.

Thanks for info.