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Old May 19, 2006 | 03:02 PM
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I thought that my rear main seal was leaking but it turns out it wasnt it.I got under the car and with a light i saw oil coming from the top of the block, going down to the rear engine mount bracket and then down my tranny case (looks like i didnt have leaking axle seals either,no wonder the tranny never needed oil).I cant seem to figure out were exactly the oil is coming from.If i had to guess i would say the head gasket blew cause i looked at my f22a head and there is an oil gallery very close to were i am suspecting the oil leak is coming from.The only thing that i can think of right now is to start the car up and get under there to see were exactly its leaking from.Any other suggestions?I already compression tested the engine back when it was leaking to.I think the edge part of the gasket might be blown not affecting the compression of the engine which was good.Any ways, just looking for some suggestions, and here is a crapy pic that would probably confuse more than help you out but wth:



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Old May 19, 2006 | 03:21 PM
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Old May 19, 2006 | 04:05 PM
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look for the highest point that the oil is at and start from there. so check the breather box and valve cover as well.
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Old May 23, 2006 | 10:06 PM
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degrease or carb clean the grime and wet oil away. hit what you can to get it as dry as possible. then, run the engine and maybe drive around. then, get some powder and liberally toss it where you think it's leaking. using compressed air, blow the powder and you'll see your trail and where it's originating from. hope that helps.
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