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Old Apr 6, 2008 | 12:10 PM
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oil leak?

I have a oil leak i can see some coming off the main pully at the botem of the engine. It blowes all around the engine bay but i run the engein for 30 min and see no drop in the oil level. Can some one give me some pointers on this. thanks zenn
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Old Apr 6, 2008 | 01:14 PM
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i might suggest the oil pan is leaking in the front or if you have a front mount oil cooler, it may be cracked
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 06:06 AM
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Could it be a split oil delivery pipe from the metering pump push-ons?
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 10:05 AM
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You could have a leak just behind the main pulley oil seal...Wipe the area clean or pressure wash the area clean...After that is done let the car idle for a while...shut it off check for leaks...if nothing take the car for a run...then check for leaks...If it's wet back there it's your front main oil pulley gasket just behind the pulley...If not there check your omp, check for a crack on the oil cooler, check for leaks around the front oil cover its self
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