Motor leaking oil after build
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From: Orland Park,IL
Car: Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z,96 Vette
Engine: 350 5.7 Liter
Transmission: 700r
Motor leaking oil after build
Over the winter I put new heads (aluminum) with a comp 503 cam and stealth intake manifold. After several weeks of oil leaking from what was thought the intake, it is leaking from the passenger side head (by where the oil pump kicks oil up). I have MLS gaskets and wondering if anyone had this problem.
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Car: 1984 Z28 Hardtop
Engine: 383 Carb
Transmission: 4L60
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Re: Motor leaking oil after build
Pressurized oil doesn't go through the head gasket anywhere.
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Car: 87 IROC Z28
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Re: Motor leaking oil after build
You sure it's not the valve cover gasket or the rear manifold end seal?
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From: Orland Park,IL
Car: Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z,96 Vette
Engine: 350 5.7 Liter
Transmission: 700r
Re: Motor leaking oil after build
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From: Aurora, OR
Car: 87 IROC Z28
Engine: 355 cid TPI
Transmission: Custom Built 700R4 w/3,500 stall
Axle/Gears: QP fab 9" 3.70 Truetrac
Re: Motor leaking oil after build
Surface finish for MLS gaskets has to be fine. Any deep cuts or imperfections will create a leak. Some users paint the MLS gaskets with copper coat or equivilent gasket sealer before install. This is not recommended by any of the MLS manufacturers and may affect the intended performance of the gaskets.
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