[MSCW list] Oil issues 1988 RX 7

[Terri Benton]

I have an '88 RX vert with 118K. Its my 4th RX and  has been such a great
car I have never felt the urge to get another.  For the first time in its
life I found spots of oil in the garage months ago.  I know that most older
cars do a bit of that but it got a little worse so I took it in. They found
several leaks and decided to treat them in order of severity. Replaced oil
cooler lines and oil metering pump. The cleaned the entire undercarriage
too. Told me to watch for more spots and bring it back in about 6 months and
let them inspect. Might have to change oil pan gasket and possibly rear
seal....argh!  Well....there are still quarter size spots under the car but
that's all. I just wondered what you guys think about this.  Obviously it
cost a lot for what I already had done but Malloy has always treated me
'gently and fairly'. I know dealer labor is high but with this type of
problem I really had no other place to take it. The car has never had any
problems...just the usual age/usage related replacements like
brakes/tires/clutch. I am retired now and barely put 2000 miles  year on it.

FYI....months ago I asked this forum about the 'burnt' smell coming from the
engine area after I drove the car. We thought it was gas and some of you
told me where to look  but now I know it was oil. The smell is GONE now.

Looking for comments/suggestions and thanks


Terri
'88 Red Vert
MMMM