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Old May 2, 2009 | 06:53 PM
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I keep getting oil leaks on my motor. I put 2 rear mains on my last motor and after everytime I get on my car it starts leaking oil again and there after. Well I just put my new motor in a few weeks ago and I've been putting some break in miles on it with no leaks. I put all new gaskets on it and also a mr gasket vacuam system( breathers from valve covers to headers). I gased my car for the first time last night and got it up to 6k and then let off. I pulled over to check everything out and now I'm leakin a lot of oil. I have a pinks all out race in a week. I know the track will not let me run with an oil leak. I need to get this fixed and keep it fixed. Anyone know what I'm doing wrong or something I need to do? Thanks
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Old May 6, 2009 | 04:41 PM
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Im in the same boat you are. I dont know what to check for next. Im going to pull the intake today and check all the top side. Maybe something from there is leaking. I too have replaced all the damn gaskets i can think of. I feel your pain!!
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Me three, I just replaced everything on the topside yesterday.
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If you are not properly locating the front and rear covers, you will have oil leaks like crazy. There is a proper procedure that must be followed to make sure the covers are centered and that all gaskets are sealing.

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My problem ended up being the oring from the dipstick tube. It was all chewed up. I bought a new one and so far so good.
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