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Got some engine photos. It's a '78 350. Added Vintage Air. Looks like an oil leak on top of the manifold(?). So--what's it look like? What do I need to do here?
Got some engine photos. It's a '78 350. Added Vintage Air. Looks like an oil leak on top of the manifold(?). So--what's it look like? What do I need to do here?
That is one sweet car! As for the oils leak it could be coming from the oil pressure line. Those plastic lines have a habit of leaking if over tightened. Also the back of the intake could be leaking on the rail. The valve cover may be leaking as well but I would start with the oil line. Once again beautiful car, and you did get lucky no oil got on the top during transport! Good luck with it!
Man very nice car! I hope you get a chance to cruise her this coming weekend! Post some pics of your riding around. Awesome - very happy for you! I know how it feels to get what you've wanted for a long time!
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Originally Posted by homestead
That is one sweet car! As for the oils leak it could be coming from the oil pressure line. Those plastic lines have a habit of leaking if over tightened. Also the back of the intake could be leaking on the rail. The valve cover may be leaking as well but I would start with the oil line. Once again beautiful car, and you did get lucky no oil got on the top during transport! Good luck with it!
I agree as to the possible sources. Get some degreaser and clean that area well and dry it off. Then start and let it idle until its warm. It should start to leak again by then if its the valve cover or intake. If it leaks right away its probably coming from the oil pressure line.