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Oct 22, 2010 | 12:39 AM

Shadow_GTA

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From: NY

Car: 1988 GTA Trans Am

Engine: 350 5.7 L

Transmission: 700R4

Axle/Gears: Posi Rear WS6

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Would my car running above 220 cause my main seal of the oil pan to start a leak. If so fml...

Oct 22, 2010 | 12:54 AM

Mrs.Crasher0083

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From: Roxboro NC and PSL FL

Car: 88 Pontiac GTA and 4 Camaros

Engine: 5.7

Re: Main Seal

Id say yeah. I know in my 88 GTA if the oil is low...the temp goes up. I have a leaky rear main and I know when its time to add more oil because my temp runs hot. Does it run hot when the oil level is good? If not....the problem might be in the cooling system.

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Oct 22, 2010 | 12:56 AM

Apeiron

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From: Mercedes Norte, Heredia, Costa Rica

Car: 1984 Z28 Hardtop

Engine: 383 Carb

Transmission: 4L60

Axle/Gears: 3.54 Dana 44

Re: Main Seal

Not really

Oct 22, 2010 | 08:20 AM

Mrs.Crasher0083

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From: Roxboro NC and PSL FL

Car: 88 Pontiac GTA and 4 Camaros

Engine: 5.7

Re: Main Seal

Check and fill the oil level as needed and then see if it runs hot.....If it dont run hot....your oil level isnt the cause of the elevated temp. If it runs hot and the oil level is good.....Its most likely a cooling related problem. Low oil CAN make an engine run hotter then normal. So can low trans fliud.... this is a fact.