LT1 Oil Leak Please Help!

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Old Jul 12, 2008 | 09:01 AM
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Most likely.
My valve covers are also leaking.
To change the gaskets on the intake and both valve covers is gonna cost me $400
 
Old Jul 12, 2008 | 02:14 PM
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I don't think any is leaking around the valve covers but the engine sits soo far back under the windshield its hard to see that far back. Thanks for the information though. I hit a slot machine at Moutaineer in West Virginia for 2 grand so I have nothing in the car so far $$$ wise so I'll probably invest in the gaskets, lol
 
Old Jul 13, 2008 | 11:15 PM
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Ya i have the same leak and it dripped onto my opti and it is shot now :-( i am in the process of changing my opti right now.......i really wish i could have hit a jackpot lol
 
Old Jul 14, 2008 | 10:53 PM
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I know, I remember looking up seeing "DOUBLE BAR 10X 10X" it was pretty cool except for the tax form that came out along with the $$$, lol Not being a dumbass but when you guys are saying "opti" I'm not getting what part...
 
Old Jul 14, 2008 | 11:33 PM
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the opti is ur optispark, which is ur distributor located on the cam gear above ur crank pulley
 
Old Jul 15, 2008 | 02:32 AM
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Ah gotcha! Has anyone here ever had a MACCO paint job? Reason being the paint on my TA is ok, leaning more towards fair, but no rust, is it worth the 300 bucks? IMO can't look any worse... or can it?
 
Old Jul 15, 2008 | 11:40 AM
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Not really. Usually the leak is from the rear of the intake, whereas the TB is at the front, but if the intake is leaking massively, I would say yes. You can do it yourself, there are multiple writeups, just search. If you don't want to do it, you will probably fork out 300-400 for labor.
 
Old Jul 15, 2008 | 05:26 PM
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Its not a massive leak by any means, but it seemed to leak more after i got the oil changed. My problem is tools, i have none
 
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