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Old Jan 5, 2008 | 03:08 PM
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Ls1 oil leak

I thought that the real main seal was leaking awhile. Today I looked under the car and I see that the oil is traveling from the front of the engine. At first I thought the oil pan was leaking, but I saw that it was coming from up top. So I looked on top and I thought that the pvc valve was leaking, but under closer inspection I see that it is actually leaking from the front of the valley pan that sits under the intake. Its leaking in the front, right below the T.B. What should I do. Is there an easy fix? any suggestions please. It leaks a about a quart every oil change.

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Old Jan 5, 2008 | 07:46 PM
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I was wondering tif here might be too much pressure in the crankcase because of a bad pcv.
Old Jan 6, 2008 | 12:04 AM
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pull the pcv out, shake it, if it rattles then its fine. if not then its broken. i doubt its the rear main seal. main seals dont fail or "commit suicide" they are usually "murdered" by a larger problem. check the pcv first, then go from there
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