Originally Posted by ljdiscovery

Check around on the front mail seal. I was quoted $250 to $300. Premier Rover (no relation) here in San Diego did it for $110 parts and labor. Hasn't leaked a drop since, the front seal that is. As for the rest of the vehicle...........a drip here and there and over there and some from there, well you get the idea.

As for cleaning solutions, I like Simple Green, it is environmentally friendly, non toxic and won't damage anything under the hood. Best to get your engine warmed up, not hot, use a squirt bottle, soak things down, rinse repeat as necessary. Until I get my head gasket/valley pan gasket issue resolved, I spray and rinse every weekend. (I can't stand drips in my driveway)

Also, what year is your vehicle and how many miles.

Phil

1999 DI
2001 DII

Originally Posted by okdiscoguy

That is terrible advice. It is the exact opposite of what you should do. Chemicals will eat the seals and cause more leaks. Only use water to clean your engine. You can go to a car wash ang keep the high pressure away from the alt, coil packs and ecu, but on a D2, you can spray whatever you want.

To the OP, have you checked to make sure the separator in the top of the passenger valve cover is clean and clear? If the PCV system is plugged, you will leak.

The front main isn't too bad, but if you are not mechanical, you may want to let a shop do it. You can download the Rave manual in my sig, it is free and will show you what to do, step by step.

Originally Posted by 03discoman

Okdisco...you come off really dis respectful....if you don't like my way of cleaning a dirty engine...then just post your idea....don't trash mine...my feelings aren't hurt none, but I wouldn't do what you've done... I just cleaned my new engine and water don't clean oil....so I used a rag and a can for the oil build up.... the seals wernt harmed at all...I've never been a fan of lots of water and engines.....but to each there own...with respect....