Where is the oil leaking from
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From: SouthCarolina
Car: 87 camaro z28
Engine: 2.8l V-6
Transmission: TH-700R4
Where is the oil leaking from
i drove the car yesterday and noticed that i am leaking oil not at a alarming rate but it is leaking and i can't figure out where it is coming from. I am guessing the drain plug or gasket around the filter.
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From: Grand Rapids, MI
Car: Z28
Engine: Sb2.2 406
Transmission: Jerico 4 speed
Axle/Gears: Ford 9" 3.60
Could be valve covers, could be the front or rear main seal, could be the timing cover gasket It could be either of the china wall gaskets (though the rear seams to be a bit more prone to leaks than the front around here), could be the distributor gasket. Could also be the oil pan gasket.
Source the drips and that will help narrow down your search.
Source the drips and that will help narrow down your search.
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From: Tucson, Arizona
Car: 87 Z-28
Engine: A worn-out 305
Transmission: T-5, until it dies
Try washing/degreasing your engine, and put engine oil dye (UV leak
detection fluid) in your crankcase, run it for a little bit and use a UV light
to see where it's leaking from. You can usually buy an economy leak
kit for around $100-$120. I know it sounds like a lot, until you price labor
or parts.....plus you can use the dye in PS, trans, diff. etc.......
detection fluid) in your crankcase, run it for a little bit and use a UV light
to see where it's leaking from. You can usually buy an economy leak
kit for around $100-$120. I know it sounds like a lot, until you price labor
or parts.....plus you can use the dye in PS, trans, diff. etc.......
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