LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8

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Old Jun 26, 2006 | 11:00 PM
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my lt1 is leeking from the front and the back of the oil pan if i just tightin the bolts would it work or not
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Old Jun 27, 2006 | 12:18 AM
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You're welcome to try (tightening bolts would take all of 2 minutes), but my guess is "no". Usually, once you have a leak, you have to take everything apart and clean the mating surfaces of oil residue... before replacing the corresponding gaskets/seals.

It's possible that the oil is leaking down from a higher position, so keep that in mind as well. The oil you're seeing could be dripping down from a leaking intake manifold seal (front or rear), timing cover seals, rear main seal, or the oil pan gasket. Sometimes it can be difficult to locate -- which is why some shops will put a dye in with your engine oil.
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