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Old Jun 26, 2006 | 02:03 PM
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I have been to every store in my area and no one carries them. They keep saying they can't get it because only garages use them. I need this kit to find out where my oil leak is coming from since I posted a thread not too long ago about a leak I had encountered.

I also cleaned up the undercarriage pretty well and let it run for a bit in Park and I noticed an oil drip coming from the TC cover in the center. The oil pressure switch behind the distributor seems ok to me and everything is dry on top from the valve covers to the intake. I know that everyone must think its the rear main seal by now. However it was wet on both pre-cats and the oil filter had a drip in the center as well. Maybe I have more than one problem now? Anyhow is there a good source online where I can buy this kit?
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Try Eastwood DOT COM
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Thanks for the link but I only came across 1 kit and it was 70 dollars. I don't need the A/C, Coolant, Power Steering, ATF, Fuel, Hydraulic and Auto Body Leaks. Just the oil leak detection kit only.
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Originally Posted by 87vette
Thanks for the link but I only came across 1 kit and it was 70 dollars. I don't need the A/C, Coolant, Power Steering, ATF, Fuel, Hydraulic and Auto Body Leaks. Just the oil leak detection kit only.
this is the one I have - the 2 bottles of dye included is worth +$10:
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...2824_200132824

The light is good and helps to find pesky leaks.
I was in Napa and they had the same kit - not sure of the price though.
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