73-87chevytrucks.com

73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Engine/Drivetrain => Topic started by: the_legend_1981 on February 01, 2008, 01:13:01 pm

Title: leaky 250
Post by: the_legend_1981 on February 01, 2008, 01:13:01 pm

what are the common oil leaks in the 250 straight 6?  it's toward the front...drips after i shut it off

Title: Re: leaky 250
Post by: VileZambonie on February 01, 2008, 04:13:57 pm

You'll have to be more specific. Oil, Coolant? Basically every component with a seal, gasket or hse etc is a potential leak.

Title: Re: leaky 250
Post by: the_legend_1981 on February 01, 2008, 04:45:09 pm

oil...i was just wondering if there were any common place in these engines that this occurs

Title: Re: leaky 250
Post by: VileZambonie on February 01, 2008, 04:47:11 pm

Yes, basically everything! Valve cover gasket, front cover, crank seal, oil pan, rear main seal are the most common leaks.

Title: Re: leaky 250
Post by: the_legend_1981 on February 01, 2008, 05:25:04 pm

ok thanks

Title: Re: leaky 250
Post by: the_legend_1981 on February 04, 2008, 02:51:51 pm

it looks like it's coming from the front around the distributor