Leak around manifold?
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My truck had something similar...oil leaking out of the exhaust manifold on one of the cylinders.
Service Manager said it was leaking exhaust valve stem seal...he replaced both heads. Leak disappeared.
Service Manager said it was leaking exhaust valve stem seal...he replaced both heads. Leak disappeared.
From just a description (even a very good one like yours) it is hard to determine if it really is a problem. Of course, oil should not be coming out around an exhaust manifold - we all know that.
The way I see it, you've got a couple of options.
1 - Take it in and have someone look at it with the intention of fixing it.
2 - Take it in and have someone look at it with the intention of informing you as to the nature of the leak, and what exactly is causing it.
3 - Monitor the situation, and see if improves or gets worse over the next couple of thousand miles.
You've got warranty on your side. You're covered for 3/36 with no out-of-pocket. Therefore, the argument can be made to wait and see if it gets worse. (Or, the more pessimistic view - wait and see what else breaks.)
But, then again, you've got a $50,000 truck bleeding in your driveway...
The source of oil - if it is oil - could be rundown from assembly. These parts are lubricated prior to installation, and a protective film of oil is used after part manufacture but before assembly to prevent corrosion during storage and shipment.
I can see one valve seal going bad at low mileage from a supplier error. I can even see valve seals on one cylider head from a manufacturing error. But you've got 2 affected cylinders on different banks. Seems a little odd.
You might have a glow plug harness leak - but again odd to have it happen on two banks at low miles.
If it were mine, I'd keep an eye on it. But don't forget I'm a tech, and I don't have any money invested in the truck.
What do you think about having someone with experience take a look? Tell them you may not be prepared to have it fixed yet, if you wish....
The way I see it, you've got a couple of options.
1 - Take it in and have someone look at it with the intention of fixing it.
2 - Take it in and have someone look at it with the intention of informing you as to the nature of the leak, and what exactly is causing it.
3 - Monitor the situation, and see if improves or gets worse over the next couple of thousand miles.
You've got warranty on your side. You're covered for 3/36 with no out-of-pocket. Therefore, the argument can be made to wait and see if it gets worse. (Or, the more pessimistic view - wait and see what else breaks.)
But, then again, you've got a $50,000 truck bleeding in your driveway...
The source of oil - if it is oil - could be rundown from assembly. These parts are lubricated prior to installation, and a protective film of oil is used after part manufacture but before assembly to prevent corrosion during storage and shipment.
I can see one valve seal going bad at low mileage from a supplier error. I can even see valve seals on one cylider head from a manufacturing error. But you've got 2 affected cylinders on different banks. Seems a little odd.
You might have a glow plug harness leak - but again odd to have it happen on two banks at low miles.
If it were mine, I'd keep an eye on it. But don't forget I'm a tech, and I don't have any money invested in the truck.
What do you think about having someone with experience take a look? Tell them you may not be prepared to have it fixed yet, if you wish....
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