Oil leak please help

Discussion in 'Small Block Tech' started by Dom8, Jun 20, 2018.

  1. Dom8

    Dom8 Member

    I seem to have sprung a oil leak and i cant find where its coming from ive narrowed it down to 3 possibilities the oil pan gasket oil filter or oil pump I really don't want to just keep guessing and waste money so please help
     
    Dom8, Jun 20, 2018
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  2. BUICKRAT

    BUICKRAT Got any treats?

    Start from the front and work your way back.
     
    BUICKRAT, Jun 21, 2018
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  3. hvramesq

    hvramesq Silver Level contributor

    buy UV dye and add to oil, then at night/dark, use uv flashlight and check for leak
     
    hvramesq, Jun 21, 2018
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  4. rogbo

    rogbo Gold Level Contributor

    What year and engine do you have?
    My last leak was the oil pressure sensor switch so check around the wire going to it.
    Cheap and easy fix. Good luck.
     
    rogbo, Jun 21, 2018
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  5. gstewart

    gstewart Well-Known Member

    hope it's not rear main seal or rear cam plug..
     
    gstewart, Jun 21, 2018
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  6. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

    With the area covered in oil, its going to be difficult to see where is coming from. The common practice is to hit the area with some brake cleaner, then use compressed air to dry the area off. Once its nice and clean, run the engine. You should be able to pin point where its coming from.

    Also keep in mind that oil leaks downward, so look and see how far up on the engine it becomes dry. The oil leak will be just below where its dry
     
    CJay, Jun 21, 2018
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  7. Aaron65

    Aaron65 Well-Known Member

    x2... It takes most of the work and almost all of the guessing out of the situation.
     
    Aaron65, Jun 21, 2018
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