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| Oil Leak - No Oil found on ground; 1qt of oil is burned off every 500 miles | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Aug 16 2012, 03:33 PM (3,299 Views) | |
| 94GGGGGEOOO | Aug 27 2012, 10:04 PM Post #16 |
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I changed the o-ring today. I will keep an eye on the oil level and keep you updated. Thanks for the link! |
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| 94GGGGGEOOO | Sep 8 2012, 05:44 PM Post #17 |
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Ok well I got that seal changed and I haven't noticed any leaking on that side of the motor. On another not, I do have a leak somewhere on the rear end of the motor. When I drive at high rpms, oil is leaking and getting burned off on the exhaust pipe underneath. I've read up on crank and cam seals, but those are all on the left side of the motor and mine is leaking somewhere on the back end. Any knowledge on this? |
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| 96Geoman | Sep 9 2012, 09:58 AM Post #18 |
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Check both CV axle seals, clean complete engine compartment first so the leak will be easier to find. |
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| 94GGGGGEOOO | Sep 9 2012, 07:04 PM Post #19 |
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Can engine oil leak from the axle seals? It definitely looks like it could be coming from where the axles tie into the tranny |
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| starscream5000 | Sep 9 2012, 07:58 PM Post #20 |
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Got 70 MPG?
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No. Maybe an oil leak from the distributor o-ring dripping down the motor and transmission would cause this... |
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| 94GGGGGEOOO | Sep 9 2012, 08:31 PM Post #21 |
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I've changed that oring and it no longer leaks there. Still have a leak in the back of the motor tho |
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| Old Man | Sep 9 2012, 08:46 PM Post #22 |
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The distributor doesn't bolt directly to the head. It bolts to a plate that IS bolted to the head. If the distributor is leaking where it bolts to the plate, then the o-ring is bad. If that plate is leaking where it is bolted to the head, then it needs a new gasket. It should either be secured by 2 or 3 bolts. |
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| Scoobs | Sep 9 2012, 08:59 PM Post #23 |
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Its 3 10mm bolts :D, and the 2 12mm bolts on the dist itself |
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| 94GGGGGEOOO | Sep 10 2012, 11:13 AM Post #24 |
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I've cleaned the area around the transmission where it was originally leaking and I have not seen any oil in that area. It appears to be coming from the rear end of the motor. I will further investigate later this week when I get some time. |
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| Deleted User | Sep 10 2012, 04:38 PM Post #25 |
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All of the bolts that retain the distributor case are M6-1.0. I do not know the specific requirements for length. There are also two nuts in the installation. It takes a 10mm fastener driver to remove and install them. The G13BA engine is slightly different than the G10. Some of the posters have not read which engine you have. Your distributor case is also the thermostat housing. Perhaps, the valve cover gasket is leaking a bit of oil. Try some Permatex Ultra Rubber Gasket Sealant & Dressing, P/N 85409 on your original valve cover seal after cleaning it. It's nice and sticky, and never gets hard. It's also available in a smaller "sample" package, usually located at the parts counter checkout stands at retail auto parts stores. |
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| 94GGGGGEOOO | Sep 10 2012, 09:22 PM Post #26 |
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I've replaced the valve over gasket. If I use rtv silicon where the distributor housing is, will that work better than getting a new gasket? |
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| 94GGGGGEOOO | Sep 10 2012, 09:23 PM Post #27 |
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I also have noticed that some oil now does leak on the ground after driving for extended periods |
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| Deleted User | Sep 10 2012, 10:23 PM Post #28 |
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Many times, aftermarket replacement valve cover gaskets are not as good as the old, re-used OEM valve cover gaskets. Victor-Reinz makes a very good valve cover gasket. It is my preference to use an OEM gasket when it is available. RTV may be used in place of a gasket, although I do not do this myself. Your results will tend to be more predictable with the use of a new gasket. |
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| Old Man | Sep 11 2012, 12:29 AM Post #29 |
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make a distributor gasket from 1/64" oil paper. RTV both sides==no leaky |
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| 94GGGGGEOOO | Sep 12 2012, 12:19 AM Post #30 |
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I did this today Old Man...we shall see what comes of it! Thanks for the advice |
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