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Originally Posted by mgarblik
OK, you have verified oil is leaking out the back of the engine in 1 of 6 possible places for sure. No way I would remove the engine with all the issues you have had without a smoke machine, the transmission removed, and the flywheel removed first. 6 possible leaks: 1. left oil gallery screw in plug. 2. right oil gallery cup plug 3. Camshaft rear plug 4. rear main cap to block mating surface 5. Rear main seal 6. Oil pan gasket over the cap or in the corners. You MUST find the exact leak path to effect a proper repair. It is also a very rare possibility the block is cracked somewhere in the rear which can be corrected as well. I have had a few Pontiac blocks crack where a plug was driven in at such an angle they cracked the block and also where the tapered plug was screwed in so deep the pressure cracked the block in the threads. I was able to repair the cracked blocks with the engine installed using a silicon bronze rod and a tig welder. 20 minute repair. But you have to find the leak for sure.
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I hear ya on that Mike, im thinking if i have to yank the transmission out, then the flywheel to boot..........wouldnt it make more sense to just pull the motor out and do the smoke test to make sure...............dont know if some of those things you pointed out can be fixed while motor is in car.........ifs its the rms , that has to come out one way or the other................i sometimes just wonder why does everything have to be the hard way with me............but thats the way i roll.
Gonna see if i can rent a smoker, idk if they are for rent anywhere by me, otherwise im gonna buy a somewhat cheapy.
Rich