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Topic subjectI think i'm in trouble
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75014, I think i'm in trouble
Posted by rst2be, May-24-04 03:38 AM
i'm pretty sure i've got a leak in the rear main seal. other than putting a quart of oil in it every few weeks it's never been a problem, until this weekend. i was racing and redlined in 1st and 2nd and everything was ok. and when i turned my car off the engine was smoking, it was oil. i don't know what's wrong unless the rear main seal is completely fried now. any input? hope you guys can help... thanks
75015, RE: I think i'm in trouble
Posted by EvMan2345, May-24-04 03:50 AM
when my headgasket blew the oil that would leak would smoke because the engine components are hot that it leaked onto...

Evan B
97 GS
90 GSX
Stamford CT
EvMan2345@aol.com
75020, RE: I think i'm in trouble
Posted by lickscissors, May-24-04 05:20 AM
or its leaking onto your exhaust...ive had that happen before...do you have an oil pressure gauge? whats it reading
doug
75021, RE: I think i'm in trouble
Posted by DR1665, May-24-04 05:23 AM
When my HG went, the oil would leak down the back of the block and drip onto the exhaust. She would smoke after a long drive. Smoke coming out from under the wheel wells etc.. It's a lot of fun. :thumbsup
75024, RE: I think i'm in trouble
Posted by rst2be, May-24-04 06:42 AM
no i don't have an oil gauge and it's not comin off the exhaust or under the wheel wells. i actually couldn't tell exactly where it's coming from. i just know it's under the hood somewhere.