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Old 10-27-2015, 09:01 PM
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There's oil leaking when I drive to the left and above the oil drain plug. It doesn't drop on the floor at all just wet there. Any thoughts where it's from?


Old 10-28-2015, 07:15 AM
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My engine looks like that regularly. Of the 4 356 Ive owned all oozed oil. its part of the cars dna i guess.
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Originally Posted by points
My engine looks like that regularly. Of the 4 356 Ive owned all oozed oil. its part of the cars dna i guess.
Thanks . Wish I could fix it
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Is the sump plate wet?
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Originally Posted by dave292
Is the sump plate wet?
No
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I don't have a lot in the leak dept., it's pretty rare. Places to look: Pushrod seals, oil cooler, connection to the oil filter.
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Originally Posted by ralt12
I don't have a lot in the leak dept., it's pretty rare. Places to look: Pushrod seals, oil cooler, connection to the oil filter.
Thanks
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Originally Posted by ralt12
I don't have a lot in the leak dept., it's pretty rare. Places to look: Pushrod seals, oil cooler, connection to the oil filter.
Oil cooler on my last bad leak. Replaced with aluminum. Dramatic difference.
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Originally Posted by points
Oil cooler on my last bad leak. Replaced with aluminum. Dramatic difference.
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