&%&$#@^ Oil Leak!!! - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

tccrab · 10-13-2008

Noticed a small puddle under Girlfriend a couple weeks ago, finally put her up on jackstands to see where it was coming from.
I found 6 oil pan bolts that were only finger tight.

2 back by the flywheel and all 4 up in the front.
I would up having to take off one of the 'K' brackets to get to the bolts in the front.
Hopefully this cures the leak.
Otherwise I'll have to put cardboard on the garage floor like my neighbor with the 1967 E Type Jaguar does...

TomC
"Crabs"

p.s.,
Sure is dirty under there, gonna have to get out the cleaners and shine up the underbody!!

jonszr1 · 10-14-2008

i had the same problem on both my cars . tightened them up and all was good . other thing that can cause a leak is the wrong washer on the drain plug

cuisinartvette · 10-14-2008

They all work themselves a little loose over time. Good thing is snuggin them up usually takes care of it with no pan pulling required.

10-14-2008

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Originally Posted by cuisinartvette

They all work themselves a little loose over time. Good thing is snuggin them up usually takes care of it with no pan pulling required.

Always take the ten minutes to check them when changing the oil.

tccrab · 10-14-2008

I read in the Registry Tech Section that I should have removed the offending bolts, cleaned them and RTV'd the threads before re-installing them.
Of course I read this after I had already put the K braces back.
Did I omit an important step?

TomCantStandOilLeaks
"Crabs"

jonszr1 · 10-14-2008

i have zr1s and have just tightened the bolts . jeffs idea of taking 10 min to ck them is a very smart thing to do.its up to you on the rtv jmho

10-13-2008	#1
tccrab Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Folsom CA Posts: 1,643	&%&$#@^ Oil Leak!!! Noticed a small puddle under Girlfriend a couple weeks ago, finally put her up on jackstands to see where it was coming from. I found 6 oil pan bolts that were only finger tight. 2 back by the flywheel and all 4 up in the front. I would up having to take off one of the 'K' brackets to get to the bolts in the front. Hopefully this cures the leak. Otherwise I'll have to put cardboard on the garage floor like my neighbor with the 1967 E Type Jaguar does... TomC "Crabs" p.s., Sure is dirty under there, gonna have to get out the cleaners and shine up the underbody!! __________________ TomC '90ZR1 #792 Honorary Pirate [B]If it ain't FUN, you're doing something terribly WRONG. [/B]

10-14-2008	#2
jonszr1 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: lone pine and mammoth lakes Posts: 1,407	Re: &%&$#@^ Oil Leak!!! i had the same problem on both my cars . tightened them up and all was good . other thing that can cause a leak is the wrong washer on the drain plug

10-14-2008	#3
cuisinartvette Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: San Fernando Valley, CA. Posts: 896	Re: &%&$#@^ Oil Leak!!! They all work themselves a little loose over time. Good thing is snuggin them up usually takes care of it with no pan pulling required. __________________ 1990 ZR1, 142,000 miles-Black on black 4.09's Haibeck chip, 3"exh, K&N, meth inj.

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tccrab Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Folsom CA Posts: 1,643	Re: &%&$#@^ Oil Leak!!! I read in the Registry Tech Section that I should have removed the offending bolts, cleaned them and RTV'd the threads before re-installing them. Of course I read this after I had already put the K braces back. Did I omit an important step? TomCantStandOilLeaks "Crabs" __________________ TomC '90ZR1 #792 Honorary Pirate [B]If it ain't FUN, you're doing something terribly WRONG. [/B]

10-14-2008	#6
jonszr1 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: lone pine and mammoth lakes Posts: 1,407	Re: &%&$#@^ Oil Leak!!! i have zr1s and have just tightened the bolts . jeffs idea of taking 10 min to ck them is a very smart thing to do.its up to you on the rtv jmho