Pin pointing oil leaks?

[liyi_92 37]

Are there any methods which could be done to pinpoint oil leaks?

I am leaking oil fast enough that there will always be a few fresh drops on the ground.

Valve cover gaskets fixed approximately 1 month ago. Any chance of them leaking again?

Also, I have thought about steam cleaning the engine bay but I cannot find any place in Christchurch which are still open to do that.

Thanks

[hotwire 352]

Surprises me that you can't find a place with a steam cleaner.

Just get a couple of cans of degreaser, spray on & hose off with nozzle on squirt. I fit is fresh oil - it will come off easy enough. If not - will do with more degreaser & leaving a while to soak in.

Edit: Obviously start with a clean engine to be able to identify the source

Edited October 31, 2012 by hotwire

[liyi_92 37]

Surprises me that you can't find a place with a steam cleaner.

Just get a couple of cans of degreaser, spray on & hose off with nozzle on squirt. I fit is fresh oil - it will come off easy enough. If not - will do with more degreaser & leaving a while to soak in.

Edit: Obviously start with a clean engine to be able to identify the source

I mean places where someone cleans it for me. I am not confident doing it myself and if anything goes wrong it won't be my fault.