[V8] Leak Question

[Dave Head]

Or the biggest culprit - distributor seals

kneale at knitknacks.com wrote:
> Check first that it's not the crankcase ventillation hose that snakes up
> the back of the engine to the valve cover or the crossover vent hose to the
> other valve cover.  Both are famous for disintegrating from the oil in the
> vapors.  Check the valve cover gaskets too.
> 
> If it's not that, try some of Bernie Benz's snakeoil engine leak sealant
> (all kinds of brands at different FLAPS).   A rear main seal replacement is
> a significant mechanical endeavor involving removal of the transmission.
> 
> Original Message:
> -----------------
> From: Rolando Reyes xman17 at verizon.net
> Date: Sat, 27 Jun 2009 03:18:00 -0400
> To: v8 at audifans.com
> Subject: [V8] Leak Question
> 
> 
> I'm currently leaking what I think is oil. I think my main seal is the
> culperate, its leaking right on the exhaust pipe towards the back of my
> motor. My oil pressure that off fine but then drops to about 2bars and motor
> doesn't have to much power. Is this a main seal leak and are these common
> symptoms and if so what are some other symptoms and the easiest way to fix
> it.
> 
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