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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 09:19 AM
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Bad oil leak...

I am having a terrible oil leak. This has gotten worst since my last oil change. The mechanic told me I had a leak but didn't say where it was from. Has anyone else experienced a oil leak problem?
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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 09:23 AM
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could be the rear main seal
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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 09:27 AM
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Thanks, I'll have that checked...I noticed in your discription, you plan on changing your cars color. How will you do the engine bay?
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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 09:30 AM
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i am going to take the engine out this summer and send it in to get ported and when i do that i am goin to paint it.
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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 01:42 PM
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it could be the front cover gasket also or the oil pan gasket those leak a shitload of oil...and are NOT fun to replace
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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 01:51 PM
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yes, mines is leaking too...right between the motor and the tranny.. I am takin it in to the dealer tomorrow for waranty... my 2nd and 3rd gear is grindin too.. and then my AST cracked.. but yeah.... they better fix my oil leak!
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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 02:07 PM
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Re: Bad oil leak...

Originally posted by tnblkbelt
I am having a terrible oil leak. This has gotten worst since my last oil change. The mechanic told me I had a leak but didn't say where it was from. Has anyone else experienced a oil leak problem?
get a flashlight and look around the engine bay and try to tell us where you can see the oil. If there is oil everywhere, have you or your mechanic clean the whole engine bay. Then drive the car for a few days and see if you can see where the oil is coming from more specifically. oil can leak from many places in the cars, so you need to be more specific if you want any help .
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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 02:10 PM
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Easiest way to find an oil leak is spray all the oil off with carb cleaner. Then dry it all of quickly with compressed air. This will get it clean enough so when it starts leaking again, you'll be able to find the spot causing the leak.

Or you could you back and ask your mechanic where he thinks it's leaking from
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