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Old Aug 10, 2013 | 07:57 AM
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Ok everyone I need held this is my first time doing this so cut me some slack I have a wierd oil leak that I cant diagnos the leak is coming from the front passenger side I know this because its dropping down on the frame and runs down on to the starter I can say this tho that its not coming from the valley because the oil on the frame its also leaking down the front of the motor so here are the things ive done so far I have changed the hpop change the seals on oil lines going to hpop pretty sure thats not whats leaking any help would be much appreciated .... oh and its putting out quite a bit of oil which makes me more made I cant find the leak
 
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Old Aug 10, 2013 | 01:33 PM
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is it coming from the valve cover?
 
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Old Aug 11, 2013 | 01:09 PM
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No im pretty sure its not if this helps at all I will say this it leaks worst after I turn it off and when it sitts for about 30 minutes theres about 8 different spots that its dripping down to
 
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Old Aug 11, 2013 | 01:28 PM
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I forget. Is the oil cooler on the passenger or drivers side?
 
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Old Aug 11, 2013 | 02:26 PM
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Its a 97.... not trying to sound like an idiot but I dont know what it looks like im an aircraft mechanic if I knew what it looks like I could tell you though thanks for the help so far
 
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Old Aug 12, 2013 | 05:46 PM
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Thoroughly clean everything, then run it very briefly and look until you find it.
 
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