PonyEtrZ28

i just replaced my pan, and gaskets. and the sucker still leaks!. it doesnt seem to leak at idle. but it leaks BAD! when im driving it. the heads are dry, back of the motor is dry. where is it coming from. im getting really sick of this car. im going to blow it up.!.

firechicken_3

how about the passenger side on the front of the block, there is a hole that is used to hold the fuel pump pushrod up while changing the pump, if you have removed, accesories, then chances are that the bolt is missing, if you need more info let me know,

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84' Firebird, 305ci lg4, 700R4, 288/292 duration .450/.460 lift,Edelbrock Performer intake, Holley 600cfm 4 barrel, K&N filter, Pacesetter Headers, 3'single exhuast, dual out muffler, no cat,Motive 3.73's and Auburn Posi
1/4mile 15.17sec @ 92.5mph

84 firebird, motorless and trannyless at the moment (was 4cyl 5spd)
parts car/race car, (at least it will be eventually)

PonyEtrZ28

well i did remove that rod. cuz i dont need it due to the fact that its tpi..
but do i still need that rod in there?
and its not leaking from the frot as what i can tell.. but like i said, valve covers are good, its not coming from the distributor, replaced pan and gasket. so im so lost as to what to do next. ive got a can of gas and a lighter in my hand and im so ready to blow that pile of crap up!

firechicken_3

you don't need the rod, but the top (it may be the bottom, i'm not positive) bolt hole on the front, passenger side of the motor needs to have a short bolt in it, i had a mystery leak and thats what it wound up being

PonyEtrZ28

well 2morrow(sun) is another day i can spend working on that thing. so i guess ill see what happens.

PonyEtrZ28

comon people, i still cant find the damn leak. i need some other ideas of something.
what else could make it leak like that!

CaysE

hmm... well let me throw a couple suggestions.

Since you say the heads and back of the engine are dry, that rules out the valve cover gaskets, oil cap, oil pressure switch, distributor gasket, and intake manifold gaskets... but it doesn't hurt to check them anyway. The only three things I can think of are the oil pan bolt, the oil filter, and the head gaskets.

The best thing to do if you still can't find the problem, is to get some engine compartment cleaner and spray down everything under the hood. Hose it all off after a few minutes and let it dry. Then run the car for a little bit, take it for a spin up the highway. When you get back, you should be able to see where the leak is coming from. If you still can't get it, bring your car to a Firestone. They have an oil additive that glows under ultraviolet light, so they can find the leak for you for 20 bucks and a couple hours' time. Hope this helps!

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1984 Camaro Coupe LG4 V8 (5.0L 305ci)

• 700R4 Transmission
• K&N Filtercharger

firechicken_3

head gaskets will not leak oil, there are 2 oil passages in each head one at the front one at the back, non pressurized, all they are for is to drain oil back to the lifter valley from the rockers, there that rules out another one

PonyEtrZ28

i think im leaning towards my rear main seals.!.. which sucks