Anyone know where oil might be leaking from (pic) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Dirty Dan · 01-12-2004, 06:46 PM

I'm really not too bright when it comes to mechanical problems. So does anyone know where the oil is coming from. It shoots out around and, onto the spark plug wires. I wiped my finger on the side of the head, and it was spotless,and its not coming out from the valve cover breather either. * the head looks wet but its not*
Also its not nearly as bad as it looks in the picture, thats a flash for you.

Jonboy · 01-12-2004, 07:14 PM

Are you sure it's not coming from the breather or the valve cover gasket? I think that is the only oil in the area. Is it possible something is leaking at the front, and blowing back there?

*Zilverado* · 01-12-2004, 07:19 PM

I'd guess it's a valve cover gasket - pretty common and easy to fix.

**old Rusty C10** · 01-12-2004, 08:19 PM

check the sendr unit it could be leaking bad there but that does look like its a valve cover or breather or even the oil fill thing

87 STEPPER · 01-12-2004, 10:15 PM

Dan,

If you can move the breather to the other side and put a rubber plug in it's place then claen every thing up real good then drive the truck a few day's and see if it quits.

If not then i'd replace the v/c gasket.

If you don't have a rubber plug you can get them at any parts shop for a few bux.

Blue Beard · 01-12-2004, 10:15 PM

Looks too low down for the breather, I'd believe more the sender....

Dirty Dan · 01-12-2004, 10:49 PM

Thanks for the help. I know for sure its not the valve cover gasket, or breather. I had alot of trouble with those on my old engine, so those were the first things I checked. I'm going to check the sender.

I'll keep ya'll posted.

*zzChevy* · 01-13-2004, 10:17 PM

Which side is the dipstick on?

01-12-2004, 06:46 PM	#1
Dirty Dan Oh Look Out! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: M'boro TN, Posts: 505	Anyone know where oil might be leaking from (pic) I'm really not too bright when it comes to mechanical problems. So does anyone know where the oil is coming from. It shoots out around and, onto the spark plug wires. I wiped my finger on the side of the head, and it was spotless,and its not coming out from the valve cover breather either. * the head looks wet but its not* Also its not nearly as bad as it looks in the picture, thats a flash for you. Attached Images __________________ Dan's Webshots "I have a lot of growing up to do... I realized that the other day inside my fort" - Zack Galifianakis. Last edited by Dirty Dan; 01-12-2004 at 06:48 PM.

01-12-2004, 07:14 PM	#2
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Are you sure it's not coming from the breather or the valve cover gasket? I think that is the only oil in the area. Is it possible something is leaking at the front, and blowing back there? __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

01-12-2004, 08:19 PM	#4
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	check the sendr unit it could be leaking bad there but that does look like its a valve cover or breather or even the oil fill thing __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

01-12-2004, 10:15 PM	#5
87 STEPPER STILL PLAYS WITH TRUX Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Melbourne, Fla. Posts: 2,764	Dan, If you can move the breather to the other side and put a rubber plug in it's place then claen every thing up real good then drive the truck a few day's and see if it quits. If not then i'd replace the v/c gasket. If you don't have a rubber plug you can get them at any parts shop for a few bux. __________________ ~~Bruce~~ MY 87 STEPPER MY 99 2D/WD TAHOE

01-12-2004, 10:15 PM	#6
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	Looks too low down for the breather, I'd believe more the sender.... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

01-12-2004, 07:19 PM	#3
Zilverado Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 798	I'd guess it's a valve cover gasket - pretty common and easy to fix.

01-12-2004, 10:49 PM	#7
Dirty Dan Oh Look Out! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: M'boro TN, Posts: 505	Thanks for the help. I know for sure its not the valve cover gasket, or breather. I had alot of trouble with those on my old engine, so those were the first things I checked. I'm going to check the sender. I'll keep ya'll posted. __________________ Dan's Webshots "I have a lot of growing up to do... I realized that the other day inside my fort" - Zack Galifianakis. Last edited by Dirty Dan; 01-12-2004 at 11:39 PM.

01-13-2004, 10:17 PM	#8
zzChevy BANNED Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 105	Which side is the dipstick on?



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