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Posted by sleeping stallion (Member # 8162) on :
 
So I think I have a oil leak not sure
Reason why im unsure new motor new oil 130 miles and oil is black
I have pictures where its at i thought it was coolant but doubt it now


And if you look closely its right under tvstat housing
Think I can take water pump off replace with a good known one and replaces and seal the timing cover plate i think that's where it's coming from its pretty wet around that gasket any idea or info
 

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Posted by 5.0 LsX (Member # 10017) on :
 
coming from distributor?
 

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Posted by sleeping stallion (Member # 8162) on :
 
Distributed is dry
 

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Posted by 93lx4cyl (Member # 10517) on :
 
Pour some uv dye for oil and hit it with a uv light and trace it?
 

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Posted by sleeping stallion (Member # 8162) on :
 
Damn I never thought of that thanks ill dig some out
 

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Posted by SteveL (Member # 1241) on :
 
Maybe out of the timing cover but in that area, the prime spot to check are the inside corners where the block, head, and intake manifold all meet. Not quite enough RTV in those 4 corners (two in front and two in the back) and those spots can leak a little.
 

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Posted by WILDMAN97 (Member # 9138) on :
 
Motor is blown, ill take it off your hands..lol

I think its the timing cover and the oil is black for sitting exposed in the engine bay dirt,dust grime in it.
 

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Posted by sleeping stallion (Member # 8162) on :
 
Thanks Steve ill pull the lower off and inspect or and apply more rtv see what happens
And wild Man U have no need for this slow motor
 

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