LT1 oil leak. Help.
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Burning Brakes
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LT1 oil leak. Help.
Friends,
I bought a '94 roadster in September. I got it up on jackstands last night for the first time. I knew there was a slow drip, but the previous owner said she thought it was the drain plug on the oil pan.
Well, the leak is coming from the front of the engine somewhere up top. Can anyone give me a clue as to what this might be. Is there a particular place that is common for a leak on an LT1? Thanks!
Greg :(
I bought a '94 roadster in September. I got it up on jackstands last night for the first time. I knew there was a slow drip, but the previous owner said she thought it was the drain plug on the oil pan.
Well, the leak is coming from the front of the engine somewhere up top. Can anyone give me a clue as to what this might be. Is there a particular place that is common for a leak on an LT1? Thanks!
Greg :(
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Re: LT1 oil leak. Help. (Greg Johnson)
intake manifold gaskets... the RTV at the front and rear blow out at about 80k miles or so...
very common problem. the repair is easy enough... its the 18-24 dry time that sucks. you must let the RTV set up right or it will leak again, very soon, too.
very common problem. the repair is easy enough... its the 18-24 dry time that sucks. you must let the RTV set up right or it will leak again, very soon, too.
Drifting
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Re: LT1 oil leak. Help. (Greg Johnson)
What you are seeing is rather common. :( Check your front main seal and your rear main seal as well as your intake manifold gasket. LT-1's are known to weep/leak from these areas.
Team Owner
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Re: LT1 oil leak. Help. (rubyred93)
You're welcome - unfortunately I speak from experience with this same issue. I've also heard/read about it from many other LT-1 owners.
glad I help...
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Re: LT1 oil leak. Help. (Greg Johnson)
Check the crank position sensor. It's located at the bottom of the timing chain cover. It has an O ring seal. It's easy to change if you see any seepage around it. :)
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Re: LT1 oil leak. Help. (bogus)
intake manifold gaskets... the RTV at the front and rear blow out at about 80k miles or so...
very common problem. the repair is easy enough... its the 18-24 dry time that sucks. you must let the RTV set up right or it will leak again, very soon, too.
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Re: LT1 oil leak. Help. (lead_foot)
Check the crank position sensor. It's located at the bottom of the timing chain cover. It has an O ring seal. It's easy to change if you see any seepage around it. :)
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Re: LT1 oil leak. Help. (cprgmr)
:eek: 18-24 hour dry time for the RTV :eek: I have never heard that before. I have put plenty of motors back together and I have never had an 18-24 hour dry time for RTV...and none of my motors have ever leaked :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs:
You must be using some sloooooooooooowwwwwwwwwww curing RTV :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
You must be using some sloooooooooooowwwwwwwwwww curing RTV :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Re: LT1 oil leak. Help. (69mako)
:eek: 18-24 hour dry time for the RTV :eek: I have never heard that before. I have put plenty of motors back together and I have never had an 18-24 hour dry time for RTV...and none of my motors have ever leaked :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs:
You must be using some sloooooooooooowwwwwwwwwww curing RTV :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
You must be using some sloooooooooooowwwwwwwwwww curing RTV :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Re: LT1 oil leak. Help. (Greg Johnson)
since you bought it in Sept...3 months?
I think I would visit the dealer 1st and see if he will pick up the tab for the repair....maybe he will at least offer to go half with you.
who knows... worth a try :yesnod:
I think I would visit the dealer 1st and see if he will pick up the tab for the repair....maybe he will at least offer to go half with you.
who knows... worth a try :yesnod:
