2002 oil pan leak?

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Dec 13, 2005 | 07:47 PM

bmcc100

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2002 oil pan leak?

A 2002 c5 I'm looking at, about 28k miles, had the oil pan and oil pan gasket replaced under warranty. Owner said there was a oil leak that is common for 02's? Is this common?

'The dealer said the 2002 Vette's had a problem with the oil pan. A new design was developed and the dealer installed the new style pan. While he had the pan off, he changed the rear seal for good measure.'

Dec 13, 2005 | 08:19 PM

d.medic

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just had mine replaced on my 01 with 33000 miles, not under warranty

Dec 14, 2005 | 12:07 AM

TexasMadMan

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I've got an 02 with 26k miles and have no leak what so ever. This is the first I've heard of this.

Dec 14, 2005 | 06:23 AM

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Like the post above, this is really the first time I have heard about any oil pan issues on the '02, but any car can have a problem like this. If it has been fixed then it should be OK. Just have it checked out.

Dec 14, 2005 | 07:53 AM

sgreen4067

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i have a 2002 with 80,000 and it doesn't leak or burn a drop...

Dec 14, 2005 | 09:02 AM

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First I've heard of Oil Pan Leaks, but if it has been fixed, should be no problems. IMHO

Dec 14, 2005 | 12:17 PM

matt24

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No problems with mine

Dec 14, 2005 | 02:22 PM

3RD-INF

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I have 30,500 on my 02, and not a sign of problems yet.

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Dec 14, 2005 | 02:52 PM

RobBob

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I had the gasket replaced on my 03 while it was still under factory warrenty. It was right after I bought the car in Feb of this year. The previous owner had barely driven it. Only had around 8000 miles on it at the time.