LT1 Based Engine Tech 1993-1997 LT1/LT4 Engine Related

OIL Leaks!

Old Jun 21, 2004 | 06:16 PM
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OIL Leaks!

Can anyone tell me where all the oil leaks motor not tranny,i know the Pan, pan gasket,rear main ,
Does anyone know of the others Ive got a oil leak that I cannot track down and the leak seems to happen when i drive and on the passenger side of the car... thanks
Old Jun 21, 2004 | 06:22 PM
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check the seals on the timing cover. there are 3 of them that can leak... I dont remember which one is oil, prolly the one around the crank
Old Jun 21, 2004 | 06:50 PM
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Originally posted by eric9c1
check the seals on the timing cover. there are 3 of them that can leak... I dont remember which one is oil, prolly the one around the crank

Thats where mine leaked.... Got it fixed and used it as an excuse to do a cam while i was in there....
Old Jun 21, 2004 | 09:20 PM
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I think I narrowed it down to my passenger valve cover, I have taylor Ovc kit and 3 hex screws were pretty lose, Im going to take the Valve cover off and reseal it tommorow , should i use the same gasket? Its blue rubber one i think its just a couple months old
Old Jun 21, 2004 | 09:22 PM
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you can reuse the rubber gaskets
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