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Old Nov 30, 2009 | 07:01 PM
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Car: 1987 Camaro Iroc Z28
Engine: 350 S/B
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Oil leak??

On my '99 Camaro I have noticed after driving it for a while I smell oil burning. Got underneath it and found fresh oil around oil pan, and it is also dripping onto my exhaust where it crosses under the tranny. Is my rear seal going out?
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Old Nov 30, 2009 | 07:29 PM
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Car: 1986 Camaro
Engine: 2.8L
Transmission: automatic
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Re: Oil leak??

lmao i had the same thing...is it a 6 cyl?? in mine i had a leaking oil pressure switch.replaced it and good as new.
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Old Dec 1, 2009 | 02:37 PM
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Car: 1987 Camaro Iroc Z28
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Re: Oil leak??

It is a V-6. 3.8L.
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Old Dec 1, 2009 | 02:52 PM
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Re: Oil leak??

Is that the swithch sitting almost above the oil filter?

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