Oil leak???

Discussion in 'Street/strip 400/430/455' started by Woodie, Jul 24, 2004.

  1. Woodie

    Woodie Well-Known Member

    I have a pressurized oil leak coming out of my oil pump cover/adjustable regulator. I do not know exactly where. Is there a common place they leak??? It only does it underload and at speed, which makes it hard to stick my head under the car and find it. I have a KB boost plate and TA regulator. Any suggestions are welcome.

    Michael
     
    Woodie, Jul 24, 2004
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  2. KevinsBuick

    KevinsBuick Well-Known Member

    Maybe it's cracked. :Do No:
     
    KevinsBuick, Jul 24, 2004
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  3. 68 LeSabre 4dr

    68 LeSabre 4dr Well-Known Member

    I had a pin hole in the 68 one time .. Drove me Krazee ! But I found it and all was well after a trip to the welding shop . :pp
     
    68 LeSabre 4dr, Jul 24, 2004
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  4. Woodie

    Woodie Well-Known Member

    Think I found it:grin: !!! It looks like it is seeping past one of the oil filter housing bolts (closest one to the fan). Too bad I can't get to it this weekend :af: :af: ...

    At 190 degrees I have 15# of oil pressure and sometimes it drops to 7-9. Should I use a thicker oil... Right now Im using Penzoil 10-30, non synthetic.

    Michael
     
    Woodie, Jul 25, 2004
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  5. Smartin

    Smartin Guest

    What is your idle speed when you record that oil pressure?
     
    Smartin, Jul 25, 2004
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  6. Woodie

    Woodie Well-Known Member

    750-800 rpms... 20 minutes of driving and ingear at a light...
     
    Woodie, Jul 25, 2004
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  7. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    Try a 10W/40 Synthetic like Red Line. I think your pressure will be better. What do you have at 5500 RPM?
     
    LARRY70GS, Jul 25, 2004
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