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oil leak issue Sign up here! Search this forum this category all forums for All words Any words Whole Phrase (search options) Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Engine Troubleshooting magicman92625 Novice Feb 18, 2009, 2:01 PM Post #1 of 4 (1643 views) oil leak issue Sign In Hi I'm still working on the 53 chevy thanks to your guys help she is running nicely but now she leaks at the front of the pan we have changed the gasket again last time we used the rubber seals front and rear and she leaked worse the second try we used the cork with a coat of copper coat the pan looks pretty flat checked it with a straight edge etc. I trimmed the seal where the corners meet thinking I would get the corners better was this a mistake??? as it still leaks in the same area and now I think we over torqued the bolts...... ordered another gasket to try one more time any thoughts please help again ...by the by she has high oil pressure cool and after warm up it still runs around thirty pounds or more when above idle speeds idling warm it comes down to 15 pounds (it is a new gague) Thanks for your thoughts Scott B. Loren Champlain Sr Veteran / Moderator Feb 18, 2009, 6:20 PM Post #2 of 4 (1638 views) Re: oil leak issue Sign In Scott; The oil pressure sounds fine. Is this the 235 or 261? Regardless, don't trim those rubber seals. I like to use 3M Weatherstrip Adhesive to 'glue' if you will, the gasket to the pan. Then, use silicone to adhere the rubber seals in place. I always put a generous 'dab' of silicone at each end of the rubber seals where they meet the block. Make darned sure that all of the block and front/rear seal areas are nice and clean. Loren SW Washington magicman92625 Novice Feb 18, 2009, 6:43 PM Post #3 of 4 (1637 views) Re: oil leak issue Sign In Thanks Loren it is a 235 and we used the cork on the end seals that is what I trimmed just was wondering if it had too much pressure and it was blowing past the seal the cork seemed a little long and I thought it would leave a gap ??? thought about replacing the pan but they are sure hard to find these days it looks like it ran over a tree stump or something but it was silver soldered and holds oil fixed her up best we could not sure now if the ends are out of round or something any thoughts Thanks Scott B Loren Champlain Sr Veteran / Moderator Feb 18, 2009, 7:04 PM Post #4 of 4 (1632 views) Re: oil leak issue Sign In >> looks like it ran over a tree stump or something << Bummer, dude. (Got that from my grandson.LOL) I'd try straightening the pan the best I could while it's off, but if the front and rear 'U' shaped areas are damaged, a LOT of silicone? Just try and be as meticulous as you can when reinstalling the pan and hope for the best. It's been soooo many years since I worked on one of those. Could it possibly be the front crank seal that is leaking, rather than the pan? I can't remember how they were set up. Could you take a pic of the pan and post it? May help? Loren SW Washington   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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