Leaky upper oil pan

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Justin35ll
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Well after I thought everything was good I noticed a little dribble of oil on the front. Seems like its coming out from the sealed part of the upper oil pan.

Sucks I couldn't realize this problem before I put the engine in, but I could never run the engine to find out so oh well.

heres some crappy pics

It's not a crazy leak, but it's not that slow either, so I'm stuck on what to do right now I'm probably just going to leave it


duffman1278
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Looks like the front main seal is going out.

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i am going 2nd front main seal. i pulled the upper oil pan off today and there is no way in hell that will leak from the factory

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Justin35ll
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Yeah that's what I though originally too because that's the only seal I didn't replace. I have a new one sitting right here I just never replaced it so I'll probably do it soon and see if it helps

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jr_ss
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Change FMS and wipe oil off... No oil the next time you run it, no more leaky leaky...


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