LT5 Leak? - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

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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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.

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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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: 1,087	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. __________________ 95 390 LPE ZR1 (505 rwhp) LSV = Lingenfelter Super Vette Twin Turbo 2003 Z06 (800 RWHP)

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 __________________ [B][I][COLOR=red]1990 ZR1[/COLOR][COLOR=black] [U]#00077 [COLOR=red]RED[/COLOR]/[COLOR=red]RED[/COLOR] (10Y022 PEP CAR) [/U][/COLOR][/I][/B][B][I][COLOR=red]1991 ZR1[/COLOR][COLOR=black] [U]#00517 ("Irene")[COLOR=red]WHITE[/COLOR]/[COLOR=red]RED-SOLD:cry:[/COLOR] [B][/B] [/U][/COLOR][/I][/B][B][I][COLOR=red]1992 ZR1[/COLOR][COLOR=black] [U]#00445("The Revenant")[COLOR=red][COLOR="Black"]BLACK [/COLOR][/COLOR]/[COLOR=red]RED(2016 T.O.D!) [/COLOR] [/U][/COLOR][/I][/B] [B][I][COLOR=red]2009 [COLOR=red]Z06!![COLOR=black]BLK/BLK rare Linen interior[/COLOR] 707HP!![/COLOR] [/COLOR][/I][/B] [B][I][COLOR=red]2006[/COLOR] BLK/BLK Z51 (Just SICK FAST!)SOLD)[/I][/B] [B][I]1996 BLK/BLK LT4 Grnsprt(sold...Twice!)[/I][/B] [B][I]1991 RED/REDL98(Fell off the shipping truck:([/I][/B] [B][I]1980 BLK/RED L82(Sold)[/I][/B] [B][I][B][I]1990[/I][/B] RED/BLK(sold.....In Japan)[/I][/B] [I][COLOR=black][B][I]2006[/I][/B][/COLOR][/I] [COLOR=red]Mustang GT[/COLOR] ([B][I]mach 1[/I][/B])[B](sold)[/B] [COLOR=black][B][I]1969[/I][/B][/COLOR] [COLOR=red]Mach[/COLOR] [B][I]1(sold in Japan)[/I][/B] [COLOR=black][B][I]1969[/I][/B][/COLOR] [COLOR=red]Mach[/COLOR] [B][I]1#2(sold)[/I][/B] [B][I]WAZOO Member...[/I][/B] [url]www.evolution-motorsport.com[/url] facebook/evolutionmotorsportengineering Your Local [url]www.Amsoil.com[/url] dealer/user.. Victory Loves Preparation

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Dime Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Vicksburg, MS Posts: 135	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. __________________ [B][U]1991 No. 519[/U][/B]

02-27-2017	#6
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 __________________ [B][I][COLOR=red]1990 ZR1[/COLOR][COLOR=black] [U]#00077 [COLOR=red]RED[/COLOR]/[COLOR=red]RED[/COLOR] (10Y022 PEP CAR) [/U][/COLOR][/I][/B][B][I][COLOR=red]1991 ZR1[/COLOR][COLOR=black] [U]#00517 ("Irene")[COLOR=red]WHITE[/COLOR]/[COLOR=red]RED-SOLD:cry:[/COLOR] [B][/B] [/U][/COLOR][/I][/B][B][I][COLOR=red]1992 ZR1[/COLOR][COLOR=black] [U]#00445("The Revenant")[COLOR=red][COLOR="Black"]BLACK [/COLOR][/COLOR]/[COLOR=red]RED(2016 T.O.D!) [/COLOR] [/U][/COLOR][/I][/B] [B][I][COLOR=red]2009 [COLOR=red]Z06!![COLOR=black]BLK/BLK rare Linen interior[/COLOR] 707HP!![/COLOR] [/COLOR][/I][/B] [B][I][COLOR=red]2006[/COLOR] BLK/BLK Z51 (Just SICK FAST!)SOLD)[/I][/B] [B][I]1996 BLK/BLK LT4 Grnsprt(sold...Twice!)[/I][/B] [B][I]1991 RED/REDL98(Fell off the shipping truck:([/I][/B] [B][I]1980 BLK/RED L82(Sold)[/I][/B] [B][I][B][I]1990[/I][/B] RED/BLK(sold.....In Japan)[/I][/B] [I][COLOR=black][B][I]2006[/I][/B][/COLOR][/I] [COLOR=red]Mustang GT[/COLOR] ([B][I]mach 1[/I][/B])[B](sold)[/B] [COLOR=black][B][I]1969[/I][/B][/COLOR] [COLOR=red]Mach[/COLOR] [B][I]1(sold in Japan)[/I][/B] [COLOR=black][B][I]1969[/I][/B][/COLOR] [COLOR=red]Mach[/COLOR] [B][I]1#2(sold)[/I][/B] [B][I]WAZOO Member...[/I][/B] [url]www.evolution-motorsport.com[/url] facebook/evolutionmotorsportengineering Your Local [url]www.Amsoil.com[/url] dealer/user.. Victory Loves Preparation

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 __________________ [B][I][COLOR=red]1990 ZR1[/COLOR][COLOR=black] [U]#00077 [COLOR=red]RED[/COLOR]/[COLOR=red]RED[/COLOR] (10Y022 PEP CAR) [/U][/COLOR][/I][/B][B][I][COLOR=red]1991 ZR1[/COLOR][COLOR=black] [U]#00517 ("Irene")[COLOR=red]WHITE[/COLOR]/[COLOR=red]RED-SOLD:cry:[/COLOR] [B][/B] [/U][/COLOR][/I][/B][B][I][COLOR=red]1992 ZR1[/COLOR][COLOR=black] [U]#00445("The Revenant")[COLOR=red][COLOR="Black"]BLACK [/COLOR][/COLOR]/[COLOR=red]RED(2016 T.O.D!) [/COLOR] [/U][/COLOR][/I][/B] [B][I][COLOR=red]2009 [COLOR=red]Z06!![COLOR=black]BLK/BLK rare Linen interior[/COLOR] 707HP!![/COLOR] [/COLOR][/I][/B] [B][I][COLOR=red]2006[/COLOR] BLK/BLK Z51 (Just SICK FAST!)SOLD)[/I][/B] [B][I]1996 BLK/BLK LT4 Grnsprt(sold...Twice!)[/I][/B] [B][I]1991 RED/REDL98(Fell off the shipping truck:([/I][/B] [B][I]1980 BLK/RED L82(Sold)[/I][/B] [B][I][B][I]1990[/I][/B] RED/BLK(sold.....In Japan)[/I][/B] [I][COLOR=black][B][I]2006[/I][/B][/COLOR][/I] [COLOR=red]Mustang GT[/COLOR] ([B][I]mach 1[/I][/B])[B](sold)[/B] [COLOR=black][B][I]1969[/I][/B][/COLOR] [COLOR=red]Mach[/COLOR] [B][I]1(sold in Japan)[/I][/B] [COLOR=black][B][I]1969[/I][/B][/COLOR] [COLOR=red]Mach[/COLOR] [B][I]1#2(sold)[/I][/B] [B][I]WAZOO Member...[/I][/B] [url]www.evolution-motorsport.com[/url] facebook/evolutionmotorsportengineering Your Local [url]www.Amsoil.com[/url] dealer/user.. Victory Loves Preparation