1993 caprice leaks oil
found a 1993 caprice classic with 178000 miles i was thinking of buying the only thing is the guy says it has a oil leak and looses about a quart of oil a month if that.what would cause this and what should i look for when i go to look at it
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it all depends where, it could be the gaskets on the motor, it could be a hole in the oil pan, it could be the drain plug, or could be burning it, so you really just have to look
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thank you very much for your reply
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update . it has the 5.0 v8 TBI in it what kind of oil leaking problems are they known for ? i have ben researching for about a week and know about the manifold gasket the rear main seal the oil switch and the distributor o-ring seal am i covering all the bases.the seller speaks very highly of the car and says it runs and drives great with only the oil leak issue
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Well I own a 92 chev caprice, with a 305 in it, I have no serious leaks, just oil sweats all over the block. I have had a few drops come off of it, when I have it parked at an odd angle, and it was near the rear of the block. They're not really known for any serious leaks, just seals the sweat after age.
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yes, right now mine does have a manifold leak, fortunately it's external, and not leaking coolant into the cylinders
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thank you sir im going to look at it today so i will do a update soon hopefully its worth buying i have wanted a caprice since i was a kid lol:D
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I've had mine for just over a year, and it's been a joy to own
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As has been mentioned , stripped drain plug is very common . :-(
Start looking at the top , probably valve covers . Try working your way down with your inspection . God bless Wyr |
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