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Old Mar 13, 2018 | 07:18 PM
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So I've been noticing a small oil leak from my C5 and smoke coming from under passenger side of hood after arriving at work in the morning (20 min ride). Went to get my oil changed and the guys said car was leaking from the following:

Transmission Cooler lines (Front)
Intake Manifold
Rear Main Seal
Crankshaft Seal
Valve Covers (Bank 1 & 2)
Oil Pan Gasket

How much should I expect to pay to repair the stated diagnosis? Would a rebuild cover these issues? Thanks
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Well your intake has no oil or coolant going thru it
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You have leaks from (almost) literally everything that can leak?

I recommend cleaning it all up and waiting to see what gets dirty.
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Yes - clean it up and monitor. If a valve cover is leaking, it can run down and look like a lot of other leaks. They obviously don't understand the intake is not wet so you might want to think twice about letting them wrench on it.

Trans cooler lines shouldn't be a big deal - I would imagine they're weeping rather than running fluid. But that's just a hunch.

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Originally Posted by Ed Ramberger
Yes - clean it up and monitor. If a valve cover is leaking, it can run down and look like a lot of other leaks. They obviously don't understand the intake is not wet so you might want to think twice about letting them wrench on it.

Trans cooler lines shouldn't be a big deal - I would imagine they're weeping rather than running fluid. But that's just a hunch.
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