Well after doing the bottem end internals, and putting everything back together, We threw her in, and started her up, Well first I am dupmping fuel really sick, I have teh AFC and 440, So I have to get that tuned, So after some inspections I seen oil dripping from teh bottem. I was liek NO!!!! SO We traced it and it seems to be comming somewhere above the oil filter, Seems to be comming out of teh bedplate/oil pimp area. I know teh bedplate doesn't need a gasket but it does need some type of sealant and I swore we put sealant in all the places that it should go, So not sure if we missd a spot, Or what. Any imput would be appreciated, I would hate to have to take the engine out, just to add some sealant. Things we did check was the filter plud(where filter screws in) and that was fine, Oil pump is fine, It just where teh bedplate meets, if we are missing sealant, Do I have to pull teh engine out, or can we get it from teh bottem somehow?? Thanks

Shant 98 Turbo Avenger

Shant,

There is an O-ring seal that fits on the oil feed passage between the bedplate and the engine block, as well as one between the oil pump housing and the block. Perhaps one of these was omitted? Sealer alone will not suffice, although it is also required...

Unfortunately, if the seal between the block and bedplate must be inspected / serviced, you must remove the bedplate. I am not aware if this is possible with the engine in the car...perhaps if one removes the transmission?

Good luck,
Bill

Bill Hahn Jr.
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it is a possibility we missed one, Guess we will have to check that out. Thanls Bill, but also if we can remove teh trany just in case we did miss something without having to take out the engine again,that would be graet, I rather due that. The tranny is easy to take out, anybosy else know if that's possible. I don't believe there is a gasket that goes onto the bedplate, just sealant correct...Ahh more waiting time.

Shant 98 Turbo Avenger

It was the oil temp sensor unit, we forgot to put the seals on it, dohh!!! thanks Bill for the tips

Shant