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prowler
11-08-2012, 02:57 PM
The old 3.5 I think is nearing it's use by date although still going ok the K's are mouting. Last month I noticed an oil leak about middle of the engine a little to the left, I'll be cleaning the engine tomorrow then taking it up to a mechanic but thought I'd ask and see if anyone has any ideas on where the oil could be leaking from.

If it is anything major I'm thinking a 3.8 transplant might be the way to go.

Madmagna
11-08-2012, 03:50 PM
Generally rocker cover gaskets, dist seal and thrust caps start to leak, cam and crank seals are on drivers side, rear main but rare

prowler
11-08-2012, 04:28 PM
Thanks Mal, the rocker covers are dirty but not actually wet. I'll give it a good clean tomorrow and see whats what when they get it up on a hoist monday.

veeone
11-08-2012, 04:53 PM
dist seal
They still got distributors on them 3.5's?? Vee

Kaldek
11-08-2012, 04:59 PM
They still got distributors on them 3.5's?? Vee

Yep, no Coil on Plug here. Actually not sure about the 6G75 though, but I recall Malcolm telling me you need to bring over the plug leads from the 3.5?

prowler
20-10-2012, 02:05 PM
I meant to post this a while back but the oil leak slowed to just the odd drop ....