nonames123

I developed some sort of fluid leak after having the starter replaced (light brown - like fresh oil). Are the two related?
puddle of oil on floor of garage is about 8" in diameter. Checked oil drain plug - no leaks
Any help is appreciated.

umermariner

Hello,
It seems like I might be facing same issue. Did you fix it? What was the issue? Thanks.

E60Japanese

It may just be coincidence BUT I would check something

At the rear of the engine is a oil breather pipe that runs from the rocker cover to the inlet manifold
also running under the inlet manifold is another breather pipe

Both pipes become old and brittle and can break very easily

Depending on how the starter motor was changed (inlet manifold removed or pulled out of the way), It is possible that one or both may have broken during the exchange

They are both easily changed and are not expensive

umermariner

Hello, I noticed leaks while changing the oil yesterday... and had the starter replaced couple of months ago. What was your final diagnoses? Can starter replacement be cause of oil leak (is there some seal there that holds the oil, and can start leaking)?

Thanks in advance.