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Dec 19, 2011 | 01:13 AM

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oil leak

I just bought an 89 firebird with the 2.8 v6. when i start the motor it pours oil from around the oil filter housing. but doesnt leak when not running. what could this be?

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Dec 19, 2011 | 01:25 AM

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Car: 85 camaro z28

Engine: 355

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Re: oil leak

sounds like the seal that goes around the oil filter when it screws in.

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Dec 19, 2011 | 06:12 AM

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Re: oil leak

Theres a gasket that goes between the filter housing & the block, its a common gasket. It might look like this one.

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Dec 19, 2011 | 06:45 AM

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Car: Met. Silver 85 IROC/Sold

Engine: 350 HO Deluxe (350ci/330hp)

Transmission: T-5 (Non-WC)

Axle/Gears: Limited Slip 3.23's

Re: oil leak

Verify that you're using the correct filter--don't ask me why I'm suggesting that

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Dec 19, 2011 | 07:00 AM

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Re: oil leak

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Verify that you're using the correct filter--don't ask me why I'm suggesting that

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that cracks me up and brings back memories of a neighbor who used a spare oil filter from his previous car on his new truck, who had a similar rather messy smokey problem when the wrong filter failed to seal correctly

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Dec 19, 2011 | 12:54 PM

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Re: oil leak

ive missed the oil filter seal before, it was a mess.

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Dec 20, 2011 | 10:38 AM

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Re: oil leak

how do i remove the filter housing?

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Dec 20, 2011 | 12:20 PM

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Re: oil leak

You have to remove the large center bolt.
I haven't been under one those v6 cars in awhile, you might have to remove the engine mount.
Can you take a picture?

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Dec 21, 2011 | 11:24 PM

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Re: oil leak

i got it fixed. the gasket was not even there. thanks for the help

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Jan 7, 2012 | 11:09 PM

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Re: oil leak

Hi, i have the same problem with a 86 camaro 2.8 v6. I have no idea on how to remove the oil filter housing. Do i remove the bolt that the filter goes on? Or is it on the outside by the sensors ?

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Jan 8, 2012 | 08:48 AM

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Re: oil leak

Here's a picture to show you, it the large bolt that goes through the housing. You might have to loosen the engine mount bracket.

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Jan 9, 2012 | 10:16 PM

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Re: oil leak

Thank you so much! That helps a buch

One more thing if you don't mind. Would you happen to know if there is any specific torque specs for when i'm putting the bolt back on?

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Jan 9, 2012 | 11:13 PM

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From: Pelham, AL

Car: 1992 Camaro RS

Engine: 305 5.0L TBI

Re: oil leak

same problem, for me its the oil sending unit(adapter that goes to the filter), my mechanic wants to charge me $80 to replace it.

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Jan 9, 2012 | 11:37 PM

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Re: oil leak

That's a easy fix on the 2.8, really shocked he would charge you that much.

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