F!!!! Oil Leak... - Page 2 - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

GOLDCYLON · 05-17-2011

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daniel_Mc

GOLDCYLON,
If it is the Oil cooler lines I may try and make them myself out of some SS line it doesn't look to bad and I have done it with several other parts similar to that IDK if not I will defiantly take you up on that offer! I am not worried about "original" this car is far from it.

Paul,
That sounds easy enough but I am worried that the additional frame bracing on this car will get in the way... It looks to be forward of the sensor but I still may be in for some fun with this LOL

Daniel

Lol reminds me of mine not a NCRSer. No sweat you will need a 1/1/4 and and 1/1/8 wrench if memory serves me correctly to get em off

Daniel_Mc · 05-18-2011

Well it's not the oil cooler lines they are dry aloof with the lower radiator hose. I am going to try getting at that sensor but at this point I can't even see it!

**got the sensor disconnected and it is full of oil (disconnected not removed that's going to be a bish!) It is still a bunch of oil could it really all just come from this one sensor?*

A26B · 05-18-2011

If it were me, think I would go with removing the oil filter adapter.

Daniel_Mc · 05-18-2011

I think that is what I'll have to do. I attempted to go from the bottom but everything is welded. The bar and bracing up top doesn't get in the way to much I can get my hand to the sensor but that is about it. Thank you Jerry

Daniel_Mc · 05-20-2011

Anyone know what size wrench goes on this sensor?

A26B · 05-20-2011

1-1/16" open end. 12pt box end won't go on. Sensor socket is 6pt (rounded corners)

Daniel_Mc · 05-20-2011

Jerry,
Thanks! I'm going to owe you a few beers after this is done

-=Jeff=- · 05-20-2011

I have a slight leak, coming from that area too. i am starting to wonder if mine is the beginning of what you are seeing..

Daniel_Mc · 05-20-2011

Jeff,
I looked over the car and never noticed it and it never leaked a drop before this "blow out". But then again I only had it for 3 days before this happened... None of the engine cradle or aluminum on the block is stained so it doesn't look like it was leaking much if any before. So do these things just go like this? I am still worried it is something worse but after going all over it I can't find anything. The motor starts with no issues and runs just fine with no loss of oil pressure.

Paul Workman · 05-20-2011

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daniel_Mc

Jeff,
I looked over the car and never noticed it and it never leaked a drop before this "blow out". But then again I only had it for 3 days before this happened... None of the engine cradle or aluminum on the block is stained so it doesn't look like it was leaking much if any before. So do these things just go like this? I am still worried it is something worse but after going all over it I can't find anything. The motor starts with no issues and runs just fine with no loss of oil pressure.

Well, mine recently blew. I was wondering why I had some dust "freckles" on my passenger window and the right side of the windshield. Marc said that apparently the car used 1/2 quart of oil during his runups while tuning it. Hmmmmm....sez me.

Never used oil like that before.

Then on my first pass on the drag strip on the infamous day Dominic crashed, the sensor finally blew out big time!!

Far as a trend goes, a single datum does not a trend make, but there now you have ONE!

P.

05-18-2011	#12
Daniel_Mc Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 586	Re: F!!!! Oil Leak... Well it's not the oil cooler lines they are dry aloof with the lower radiator hose. I am going to try getting at that sensor but at this point I can't even see it! *got the sensor disconnected and it is full of oil (disconnected not removed that's going to be a bish!) It is still a bunch of oil could it really all just come from this one sensor? __________________ [COLOR=black]Daniel McGuffee [/COLOR] [B]1989[/B] Red Coupe #10166 [COLOR=black][B]1989 [/B]Black[/COLOR][COLOR=black] Coupe #23990[/COLOR] [COLOR=black][B]1991[/B] ZR-1 White #1639[/COLOR] [COLOR=red]FRANK APPROVED ZR-1[/COLOR] [B][COLOR=red][COLOR=black]1996[/COLOR] G[/COLOR][COLOR=blue]rand[/COLOR] [COLOR=red]S[/COLOR][COLOR=blue]port[/COLOR][/B] [COLOR=black]Coupe #564[/COLOR] ======================================== "It's not about the car, it's about the people..." DJ Don't forget to support your [URL="http://corvettemuseum.com/"]National Corvette Museum[/URL]!!! Last edited by Daniel_Mc; 05-18-2011 at 01:50 AM.

05-18-2011	#13
A26B Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Arcadia,OK Posts: 3,394	Re: F!!!! Oil Leak... If it were me, think I would go with removing the oil filter adapter. __________________ Jerry Downey JERRYS LT5 GASKETS & PARTS http://www.jerrysgaskets.com 1994 *ZR-1*, Black/Black, Lingenfelter Aerobody, 416cu in, 3.91 gears, coil-over susp, Brembo brakes, etc. 2016 Black-Red, 3LT-Z51 Auto 8-speed.

05-18-2011	#14
Daniel_Mc Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 586	Re: F!!!! Oil Leak... I think that is what I'll have to do. I attempted to go from the bottom but everything is welded. The bar and bracing up top doesn't get in the way to much I can get my hand to the sensor but that is about it. Thank you Jerry

05-20-2011	#15
Daniel_Mc Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 586	Re: F!!!! Oil Leak... Anyone know what size wrench goes on this sensor? __________________ [COLOR=black]Daniel McGuffee [/COLOR] [B]1989[/B] Red Coupe #10166 [COLOR=black][B]1989 [/B]Black[/COLOR][COLOR=black] Coupe #23990[/COLOR] [COLOR=black][B]1991[/B] ZR-1 White #1639[/COLOR] [COLOR=red]FRANK APPROVED ZR-1[/COLOR] [B][COLOR=red][COLOR=black]1996[/COLOR] G[/COLOR][COLOR=blue]rand[/COLOR] [COLOR=red]S[/COLOR][COLOR=blue]port[/COLOR][/B] [COLOR=black]Coupe #564[/COLOR] ======================================== "It's not about the car, it's about the people..." DJ Don't forget to support your [URL="http://corvettemuseum.com/"]National Corvette Museum[/URL]!!!

05-20-2011	#16
A26B Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Arcadia,OK Posts: 3,394	Re: F!!!! Oil Leak... 1-1/16" open end. 12pt box end won't go on. Sensor socket is 6pt (rounded corners) __________________ Jerry Downey JERRYS LT5 GASKETS & PARTS http://www.jerrysgaskets.com 1994 *ZR-1*, Black/Black, Lingenfelter Aerobody, 416cu in, 3.91 gears, coil-over susp, Brembo brakes, etc. 2016 Black-Red, 3LT-Z51 Auto 8-speed.

05-20-2011	#17
Daniel_Mc Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 586	Re: F!!!! Oil Leak... Jerry, Thanks! I'm going to owe you a few beers after this is done __________________ [COLOR=black]Daniel McGuffee [/COLOR] [B]1989[/B] Red Coupe #10166 [COLOR=black][B]1989 [/B]Black[/COLOR][COLOR=black] Coupe #23990[/COLOR] [COLOR=black][B]1991[/B] ZR-1 White #1639[/COLOR] [COLOR=red]FRANK APPROVED ZR-1[/COLOR] [B][COLOR=red][COLOR=black]1996[/COLOR] G[/COLOR][COLOR=blue]rand[/COLOR] [COLOR=red]S[/COLOR][COLOR=blue]port[/COLOR][/B] [COLOR=black]Coupe #564[/COLOR] ======================================== "It's not about the car, it's about the people..." DJ Don't forget to support your [URL="http://corvettemuseum.com/"]National Corvette Museum[/URL]!!!

05-20-2011	#18
-=Jeff=- Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bartlett, IL Posts: 7,169	Re: F!!!! Oil Leak... I have a slight leak, coming from that area too. i am starting to wonder if mine is the beginning of what you are seeing.. __________________ 1990 Corvette ZR-1 #1051 Watson Headers (2" Primary) - Flowmaster Cats - Borla Catback Late Model IH - Plenum Coilovers - 4.10s Custom Interior NCM Lifetime Member #978

05-20-2011	#19
Daniel_Mc Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 586	Re: F!!!! Oil Leak... Jeff, I looked over the car and never noticed it and it never leaked a drop before this "blow out". But then again I only had it for 3 days before this happened... None of the engine cradle or aluminum on the block is stained so it doesn't look like it was leaking much if any before. So do these things just go like this? I am still worried it is something worse but after going all over it I can't find anything. The motor starts with no issues and runs just fine with no loss of oil pressure. __________________ [COLOR=black]Daniel McGuffee [/COLOR] [B]1989[/B] Red Coupe #10166 [COLOR=black][B]1989 [/B]Black[/COLOR][COLOR=black] Coupe #23990[/COLOR] [COLOR=black][B]1991[/B] ZR-1 White #1639[/COLOR] [COLOR=red]FRANK APPROVED ZR-1[/COLOR] [B][COLOR=red][COLOR=black]1996[/COLOR] G[/COLOR][COLOR=blue]rand[/COLOR] [COLOR=red]S[/COLOR][COLOR=blue]port[/COLOR][/B] [COLOR=black]Coupe #564[/COLOR] ======================================== "It's not about the car, it's about the people..." DJ Don't forget to support your [URL="http://corvettemuseum.com/"]National Corvette Museum[/URL]!!!

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