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Old Feb 17, 2012 | 08:43 PM
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I tried everything other ls1tech members have said and nothing worked. I rebuilt the motor and i have a oil leak by the pan and block by the oil filter. i took out the tranny checked the rear main, galley plug oil sending unit everything and its all good. put it back together with all new oil pan gasket and rear cover gasket and its still leaking. Can i jb weld around it? im desperate and this is my only car.
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Old Feb 17, 2012 | 09:01 PM
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Is it possible that the leak is on the fitting with the 2 bolts just above the oil filter?
Do you have another pair of eyes nearby to take a look at the leak?
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Old Feb 17, 2012 | 09:09 PM
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hahah that is ironic. Its not that man i tripled checked everything and im stumped. Its not the first time ive built one of these either.
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Old Feb 17, 2012 | 09:14 PM
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JB weld won't hold in oily areas.
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Old Feb 17, 2012 | 09:57 PM
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Just fixed mine.it was o ring on cam sensor.oil was running out the opening on back of block between motor and trans. I changed rear seal,oil cooler block off plate,and all it was was a .50cent o ring. Hope this helps
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Old Feb 18, 2012 | 03:29 AM
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i looked at the back of the block and it was bone dry. still at a a standstill
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