oil leak on first start of season
03-09-2013, 05:32 PM
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oil leak on first start of season
I started up my car today (1974 Stingray) for the first time since December. Started smoking from under the hood, noticed oil leaking...quite a bit, when pressing gas pedal. The puddle is right under the oil pan. Were no poblems at all last summer so i am wondering if this has something to do with it setting in the cold garage for 3 months? Any advice is helpful, this is all real new to me.
03-09-2013, 05:43 PM
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oil filter on tight? have someone check for loose bolts around the oil pan gasket. also check the power steering hoses; trans; radiator; brakes; etc. cold weather can be tough on these cars, even when not being driven.
03-09-2013, 07:15 PM
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If it was smoking, look at your valve cover gaskets. I do not suspect that the oil pan gasket would have put oil in contact with anything hot enough to smoke. Cork valve cover gaskets frequently leak after sitting. Just my $.02worth.