oil leaking
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oil leaking
hello,
is it possible to leak oil from the distributor where it connects to the engine?
I have an oil leaking problem in the area where the oil presure sensor is and I cant figure out from where, the sensor is new and is not leaking ...
is it possible to leak oil from the distributor where it connects to the engine?
I have an oil leaking problem in the area where the oil presure sensor is and I cant figure out from where, the sensor is new and is not leaking ...
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There is a gasket between the distributor and the manifold. If torn or missing, that can cause a leak. More likely it is the area between the rear of the intake and the block that is leaking.
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can you guys tell me which one is it from the corvettecentral.com or rockauto.com ?
they ship overseas
the car is 1991 corvette L98
383vett, yes in the rear of the intake area and I think that the gasket between the intake and the distributor is the only place that could leak from ... or do you have any other suggestions what else to check ? ?
thank you
they ship overseas
the car is 1991 corvette L98
383vett, yes in the rear of the intake area and I think that the gasket between the intake and the distributor is the only place that could leak from ... or do you have any other suggestions what else to check ? ?
thank you
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can you guys tell me which one is it from the corvettecentral.com or rockauto.com ?
they ship overseas
the car is 1991 corvette L98
383vett, yes in the rear of the intake area and I think that the gasket between the intake and the distributor is the only place that could leak from ... or do you have any other suggestions what else to check ? ?
thank you
they ship overseas
the car is 1991 corvette L98
383vett, yes in the rear of the intake area and I think that the gasket between the intake and the distributor is the only place that could leak from ... or do you have any other suggestions what else to check ? ?
thank you
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OK Dan, The gasket is on its way. Should be with you in a few days. I just stuck it in an envelope. Probably not your leak, but you'll be able to rule it out. Best of luck.
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well at least on L98 series engines, if you didn't have a gasket there it would be not likely to cause an oil leak, though it wouldn't exactly be smart not too...
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The horizontal line where the silver meets the black (intake meets the block) will have a seal. Should be RTV. The rear is the similar and where leaks usually start.
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