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V · 12-22-2004, 12:36 PM

if the leak is in the front, its most likely the oil pan seal against the bottom of the timing cover. Â*since you said it was recently done, id feel confident in saying thats what it is. Â*I highly doubt it has anything to do with the rear main seal since you say the opti is getting oil soaked, the rear main seal wouldnt do that. Â*If it is just the front pan seal, all you need to do is drop the pan a tiny bit(if theres room) and remove the harmonic balancer. Â*there should be enough room to wipe down and clean up the area then apply a generous bead of RTV silicone on the front lip of the oil pan and reinstall it. Do not use the rubber gaskets that come with gasket kits, they always leak. Â*Another possible leak source could be where the water pump drive comes through the timing cover. Â*that would require the water pump and timing cover removed and the seal replaced. And again since you said you just had work done, it seems that mechanic is responsible for this problem. Â*Either of those repairs shouldnt take more than a easy days work. maybe that info helps a little. also since you're dealing with the water pump, you may want to look into an electric conversion for the LT1, which puts a electric pump in the housing and includes a plug for the timing cover shaft hole.

12-22-2004, 12:36 PM	#9
V Stalker Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 12,082 iTrader: (12)	if the leak is in the front, its most likely the oil pan seal against the bottom of the timing cover. Âsince you said it was recently done, id feel confident in saying thats what it is. ÂI highly doubt it has anything to do with the rear main seal since you say the opti is getting oil soaked, the rear main seal wouldnt do that. ÂIf it is just the front pan seal, all you need to do is drop the pan a tiny bit(if theres room) and remove the harmonic balancer. Âthere should be enough room to wipe down and clean up the area then apply a generous bead of RTV silicone on the front lip of the oil pan and reinstall it. Do not use the rubber gaskets that come with gasket kits, they always leak. ÂAnother possible leak source could be where the water pump drive comes through the timing cover. Âthat would require the water pump and timing cover removed and the seal replaced. And again since you said you just had work done, it seems that mechanic is responsible for this problem. Â*Either of those repairs shouldnt take more than a easy days work. maybe that info helps a little. also since you're dealing with the water pump, you may want to look into an electric conversion for the LT1, which puts a electric pump in the housing and includes a plug for the timing cover shaft hole.