bad oil leak
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bad oil leak well my 95 Z28 was smoking the other day pull over 2 quarts low on oil three days later the same thing 
.... jack the car up and its leaking oil from the front it looks 
.... its all over the front sway bar and everything but my opti seems to be working ok.... could it be the seal arounf the opti and timing chain cover???? if it is how much am I looking at spending??/
.... jack the car up and its leaking oil from the front it looks .... its all over the front sway bar and everything but my opti seems to be working ok.... could it be the seal arounf the opti and timing chain cover???? if it is how much am I looking at spending??/ Trending Topics
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I'd be willing to bet it's coming from the water pump seal. it's a PITA to change because you have to pull the damper (not the hub) and the opti to be able to remove the water pump seal. PLus it's a special seal that requires a special tool to install, otherwise it will get torn and leak again. there's a few threads that talk about replacing it.
Welcome to the club. I have been fighting hte same thing since I got this car a month and a half ago and it still leaks like a bitch. REad those threads on the waterpump seal and change everything you can while it's apart. I have torn mine down SIX times and am preparing to do #7. It's really hard to determine where it's from when it's all over like that.
My bet is that it'll only leak when you're driving, like on mine....
My bet is that it'll only leak when you're driving, like on mine....
The part is made by Kent Moore and the number is J 39089. I called on it and it is very $$$$. It's just a little plastic sleeve but it is over $100. It helps you put the seal in place without flipping out the lip while you put it over the (waterpump) driveshaft.
Originally Posted by dhdenney
The part is made by Kent Moore and the number is J 39089. I called on it and it is very $$$$. It's just a little plastic sleeve but it is over $100. It helps you put the seal in place without flipping out the lip while you put it over the (waterpump) driveshaft.
BTW, I just won an auction for the balancer puller. That's expensive as well. Is Kent-Moore like Gucci or something?? Sheesh...Brian.
Originally Posted by Dr. Teeth
I took a dental pick and rounded over the tip and used that to make sure that it didn't flip over. If you want I can send you one, I have a million old, worn out picks lying around... BTW, I just won an auction for the balancer puller. That's expensive as well. Is Kent-Moore like Gucci or something?? Sheesh...
Brian.
BTW, I just won an auction for the balancer puller. That's expensive as well. Is Kent-Moore like Gucci or something?? Sheesh...Brian.
Originally Posted by dhdenney
I probably wouldn't have steady enough hands to do that but that's a good idea! I picked up a balancer puller at the local parts house (for any engine but still works on the LT1). I just had to buy an extra set of bolts to fit my balancer (Fluidampr, metric thread). I think Kent Moore is just another level on the automotive food chain. They rape the dealers so the dealers rape us, LOL.
Ergo, I boght the balancer remover. When I get money to move onto an LS1 in 10 years or so (LOL) I'll sell the puller/installer.