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Old Apr 21, 2002 | 03:58 PM
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Its now official.My BB have a heavyduty leak in the forward region of the engine.It comes between the lower pulley and the engine and i now have oil under the whole car.The worst is when the oil meets the headers .Any ideas? :smash: :smash:
At least my frame wont rust up after this treatment :lol:


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Old Apr 21, 2002 | 04:23 PM
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Oil pan gasket? I am going to the one-piece type this year.
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Old Apr 21, 2002 | 04:38 PM
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I dont think so,because ihave oil under my lower radiator hose and waterpump. :mad
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Old Apr 21, 2002 | 05:32 PM
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more than likely the seal on thetiming chain cover :chevy
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Old Apr 21, 2002 | 07:12 PM
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Please see my separate post on using a GM dye to analyze.
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