Re: Oil Leak - 5KCSTQ

[STEADIRIC@aol.com]

>         I need some expertise on an oil leak on the right side on the
>         engine near the front.  The leak appears to be near the exhaust
>         manifold front runner.  If I did't know better I would say it's
>         coming from the exhaust manifold.  I checked the oil supply line
>         to the turbo and it appears to be ok.  Is there an oil passage in
>         the head near the exhaust manifold front runner studs?  I don't
>         think the oil is coming from the valve cover but I did order a new
>         valve cover gasket in hopes that this is somehow the problem.   I
>         fear I have a crack in the head...Has anyone seen a head cracked
>         in this area?  Some words of wisdom would be appreciated...

Sounds to me more like a oil cooler line going south.......

Later!


Eric Fletcher
'87 5KCSTQIA2RSR2B
St. Louis, MO

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