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Okiedoke · 02-27-2017

So I was looking around the engine bay to try to figure out how to remove the front left FX3 actuator when I saw oil. This is on the right side. The left side is dry. Anyone have thoughts on what might be the cause and how bad is this? Can I still drive it or is it benched until this gets fixed? Even if I can drive it, I assume no track days or autocross untill it's resolved?

Thanks,
Harry

rkreigh · 02-27-2017

hard to see from the pics but it looks like the cam cover might be leaking just a bit. Not a big problem and ok to drive the car. Just keep an eye on the oil level and post back how much it leaks over a month or so.

I'd be comfortable driving it.

oricale · 02-27-2017

Hello, have you had your IH off?(unit above leak)..could be IH gasket🤔

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Dime · 02-27-2017

From what I've heard that's a fairly common issue and not one to worry much about. I very well could be wrong, but that's been my understanding.

oricale · 02-27-2017

Yeah, its pretty common, but with anything else could be a sign of a developing problem

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Okiedoke · 02-28-2017

Quote:

Originally Posted by oricale

Hello, have you had your IH off?(unit above leak)..could be IH gasket🤔

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I'm sorry. What is IH? Haven't done anything with the engine in years. Last time was when the dealer replaced the injectors over 3 years ago. Beyond that, it's had a recent oil change. Very odd that the oil from the leak looks so dirty...brown with black soot.

oricale · 02-28-2017

The IH is the part with the water pipe. Also the oil could be coming from the PCV system (little rubber boot) again, not a huge deal, use a thin item with a rag around it to get all the oil you can then enjoy the car. Just keep an eye on it😉

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02-27-2017	#1
Okiedoke Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 132	LT5 Leak? So I was looking around the engine bay to try to figure out how to remove the front left FX3 actuator when I saw oil. This is on the right side. The left side is dry. Anyone have thoughts on what might be the cause and how bad is this? Can I still drive it or is it benched until this gets fixed? Even if I can drive it, I assume no track days or autocross untill it's resolved? Thanks, Harry __________________ 1991 ZR-1 #405 (white/black with blue pin stripes)

02-27-2017	#2
rkreigh Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Alex VA Posts: 1,080	Re: LT5 Leak? hard to see from the pics but it looks like the cam cover might be leaking just a bit. Not a big problem and ok to drive the car. Just keep an eye on the oil level and post back how much it leaks over a month or so. I'd be comfortable driving it.

02-27-2017	#3
oricale Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: STAFFORD VA, Posts: 576	Re: LT5 Leak? Hello, have you had your IH off?(unit above leak)..could be IH gasket🤔 Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using ZR-1 Net Registry mobile app

02-27-2017	#4
Dime Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Vicksburg, MS Posts: 134	Re: LT5 Leak? From what I've heard that's a fairly common issue and not one to worry much about. I very well could be wrong, but that's been my understanding.

02-27-2017	#5
oricale Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: STAFFORD VA, Posts: 576	Re: LT5 Leak? Yeah, its pretty common, but with anything else could be a sign of a developing problem Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using ZR-1 Net Registry mobile app

02-28-2017	#7
oricale Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: STAFFORD VA, Posts: 576	Re: LT5 Leak? The IH is the part with the water pipe. Also the oil could be coming from the PCV system (little rubber boot) again, not a huge deal, use a thin item with a rag around it to get all the oil you can then enjoy the car. Just keep an eye on it😉 Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using ZR-1 Net Registry mobile app