Fixed oil leak w symptoms and solution.

[jojo]

So I was losing a lot of oil from the back of my motor coming down off the trans bell housing. Got a trans jack at harbor freight for 80 bucks.

So I changed the rear main seal. Along with the oil pan gasket and trans fluid filter.

But I noticed that the oil leak did slow now I was leaking off my starter bolts and ever so slightly (runoff) passenger side bell housing. So I decided to investigate further.
And this is what I saw.

So I knew what had to be done......Felpro gasket set seemed like the only rational decision. Haha.

Also did a new knocker install on was looking pretty hosed and I was already there.

Along with a oil pressure switch, pcv valve, radiator garden hose flush. Seafoam tomorrow throw the manifold back on on an update soon.


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[Daviddto]

Great pics, Looks like a fair amount of work.

 

[jojo]

You have no idea especially for a first time mechanic. Drove her around all day today no leaks.


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[Pachanga02]

That's some work. I have to do the valve cover gaskets on mine. Leaking a bit from the back. Are you happy with the felpro vc gaskets? Did you just clean and install the gaskets and that's it or did you add a rtv type sealer? Thanks and welcome to the site.

 

[jojo]

Very happy with the Felpro I chose not to use an RTV and a little piece of advice there's a cover plate under your intake where the knock sensors are do that gasket and the intake gasket. Took me two days to do all (not full days).


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that plate right there.


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Also the knock sensors have gaskets over them mine were dry and brittle fyi.


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[afpj]

Where was the top leak from? Oil pressure sensor? Also, did you do the main seal on jack stands or did you have access to a lift? The first pic looks like jack stands...would not have thought to do that job on jack stands.

 

[jojo]

Honestly don't know for sure. I did replace the oil pressure sensor also tho.


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Although it may have been leaking with all the shit at the front of the motor too it was probably a couple of different leaks


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The rear main seal, yes was done on jack stands with a little trans jack I got from harbor freight for 80 bucks

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With a Haynes, common sense, and a little patience very do-able job.


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[Pachanga02]

I had the knock sensors and intake gasket changed a few months back so I just need to change the vc gaskets. My daughters birthday sleepover is this weekend so I'll be busy but hopefully I pick the gaskets up soon and get it done. Great work on everything.

 

[MonstroniuM]

I plan on doing the same things, but I can't find the damn parts to do so! My local stores are weak so I was hoping you obtained them through online resources, haha. IF so, where?

But mostly, thanks for an excellent post. Very informative and organized. Gives me hope, I'm not a first time mechanic but this is my first time balls deep in a domestic ogre. Love me a Haynes manual!

Thanks in advance!

 

[jojo]

I ordered from autozone they'll deliver to the store. Get a stepping stool these engines are very far back.


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https://vimeo.com/123721598

I thought this was cool would have been better my Gopro battery died.


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