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Old Mar 7, 2009 | 12:09 PM
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i have a gsr engine , new head gasket stage 1 cams (crower), new typr r pistons soooo in other words a TOTAL rebuild...why is there oil coming from the crack of my head and block, and im not talking about a lil bit maybe a quart a crank up...HELP..!!
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Old Mar 7, 2009 | 12:26 PM
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Default Re: oil leak on new engine!?

head gasket is on wrong.
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Old Mar 7, 2009 | 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by DonF
head gasket is on wrong.
That's my bet too.
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Old Mar 7, 2009 | 12:56 PM
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Default Re: oil leak on new engine!?

Since this is probably an HG issue, you should drain your oil and check for traces of coolant too.
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Old Mar 7, 2009 | 03:54 PM
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number 4 here for a flipped headgasket
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Old Mar 7, 2009 | 11:11 PM
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Default Re: oil leak on new engine!?

Long shot... but make sure toy have your O-ring on your dizzy???
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Old Mar 8, 2009 | 07:20 AM
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Originally Posted by kabaroo
Long shot... but make sure toy have your O-ring on your dizzy???
Haha, no.
One more vote for HG.
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Old Mar 8, 2009 | 10:56 AM
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Upside down HG. That's a bummer man. Good luck on the fix.
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