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Old Jun 3, 2019 | 6:31 PM
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I have 99 suburban rwd 5.7. I have replaced the water pump which took care of the leak at the front. Now have a very steady leak from above the oil filter. Freeze plug and motor drain plug are both secure. Any suggestions?
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Old Jun 4, 2019 | 12:16 AM
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Originally Posted by John Stevenson
I have 99 suburban rwd 5.7. I have replaced the water pump which took care of the leak at the front. Now have a very steady leak from above the oil filter. Freeze plug and motor drain plug are both secure. Any suggestions?
Could be a few things, hopefully not the head gasket. I'd clean it off good, put some cardboard under the motor and see where it might be leaking from.
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