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oil leak!

Old Aug 9, 2006 | 03:59 PM
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oil leak!

After i pulled my max out of my garage today i noticed that there was an oil stain on the garage floor. I checked underneath my car and noticed that the bottom of my oil pan had oil on it and a piece of metal with two huge bolts on it had a slight amount of residue. At first i thought it was the dreaded tranny leak by the axles but it wasnt once i checked. My oil bolt was pretty tight and so was my oil filter. Any thing i could've missed or should check? Thanx for the help
Old Aug 9, 2006 | 04:42 PM
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Oil Pressure Sender Unit ?? Its on the rear of the motor so it goes overlooked sometimes.

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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 05:37 PM
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^^^^ +1^^^^^ or a rear valve cover casket i doubt it
Old Aug 9, 2006 | 06:28 PM
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Rear main?
Old Aug 9, 2006 | 06:28 PM
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if it appears its coming from the upper oil pan, its probably not, its most likely the timing cover. I had the timing cover leak, we all thought it was the aluminum oil pan but it wasnt.
Old Aug 9, 2006 | 06:33 PM
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But the rear main is right on the upper oil pan.
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