66 II
09-08-2007, 01:19 PM
Hey there,
OK, first post!
I am having issues with an oil leak that is driving me nuts! :banghead:
In an attempt to cure what I believed was a crankcase ventilation issue, I have reaplaced the valve covers with baffled units while maintaining the current breather/PVC set up (PCV is clear and free of debris).
The leak is coming somewhere from the passengers side of the engine and for the life of me, I cannot find it! (even with dye)
Here is what I have verified so far...
1. Valve covers appear to be dry (verified with mirror while running)
2. Rear main appears to be dry
3. Oil pan gasket is dry
4. Rear of intake has seepage, but is not flowing
The starter is covered with oil, the inspection pan has oil in it as well. I have looked all around the top side while running and do not see the source. When the engine is revved slightly, there is a puff of smoke off the header, but I cannot see where it is comming from. Meanwhile there is a steady drip down below the starter and oil pan. https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2006/10/confused-1.gifhttps://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/09/mad-1.gif
Could there be an issue with an oil galley plug in the rear of the engine?
Thanks in advance for the help!
Todd
Oh yeah, all the rambling I forgot the specs: 406 SBC in 66 Chevy II!
OK, first post!
I am having issues with an oil leak that is driving me nuts! :banghead:
In an attempt to cure what I believed was a crankcase ventilation issue, I have reaplaced the valve covers with baffled units while maintaining the current breather/PVC set up (PCV is clear and free of debris).
The leak is coming somewhere from the passengers side of the engine and for the life of me, I cannot find it! (even with dye)
Here is what I have verified so far...
1. Valve covers appear to be dry (verified with mirror while running)
2. Rear main appears to be dry
3. Oil pan gasket is dry
4. Rear of intake has seepage, but is not flowing
The starter is covered with oil, the inspection pan has oil in it as well. I have looked all around the top side while running and do not see the source. When the engine is revved slightly, there is a puff of smoke off the header, but I cannot see where it is comming from. Meanwhile there is a steady drip down below the starter and oil pan. https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2006/10/confused-1.gifhttps://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/09/mad-1.gif
Could there be an issue with an oil galley plug in the rear of the engine?
Thanks in advance for the help!
Todd
Oh yeah, all the rambling I forgot the specs: 406 SBC in 66 Chevy II!