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oil leak

Posted: 4/13/17 3:04am Message 1 of 13
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Italy
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Vette(s): Corvette C3 1973, Orange Metallic, interior light sand.
Hi there i'm a new member from Italy.
I bought a "new" 1973 Vette.
I noticed that some drops of oil are falling from the bottom.
I will check as soon as possible if they come from engine or automatic transmission, but is it possible that the leak is about the refilling of oil and liquids?
The car was not running from 2 years. It has benn checked and oil and liquids all replaced.
Thank you for your answers!
Bye



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Re: oil leak

Posted: 4/14/17 10:29am Message 2 of 13
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Overland Park, KS - USA
Joined: 7/9/2003
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Vette(s): 1973 Orange Metallic Coupe (orig owner), L82, 4 spd (WR), PS, (A/C & PW (I installed from wrecked 73)), leather, AM/FM Stereo, ran with '65 FI unit earlier & will again some day. 2023 Accelerate Yellow HTC Stingray
Most likely the rear main seal but could be the tranny.  Is it auto or 4 speed?


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Re: oil leak

Posted: 4/14/17 1:07pm Message 3 of 13
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Vette(s): Corvette C3 1973, Orange Metallic, interior light sand.
Thank you. My Vette is automatic I noticed that oil drops when hot. When the car is cold no drops are falling (if I leave the car not running two or more days, no new oli spots are presente under the car). Bye


Re: oil leak

Posted: 4/14/17 5:09pm Message 4 of 13
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WILLIAMSTOWN, KY - USA
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Vette(s): Silver Anniversary 1978, L82?, 4-speed
You may also want to check along the bottom edge of the valve covers for leaking valve cover gaskets.


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Re: oil leak

Posted: 4/15/17 9:00am Message 5 of 13
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Grapevine, TX - USA
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Vette(s): 1972 LT-1 convertible with factory air. 2017 Black Rose Grand Sport convertible.
Is it engine oil or transmission fluid?  They are different.  Tranny fluid is usually redish.


   

Re: oil leak

Posted: 4/15/17 12:46pm Message 6 of 13
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Vette(s): Corvette C3 1973, Orange Metallic, interior light sand.
After checking there is no leaking valve cover gaskets. Thank you


Re: oil leak

Posted: 4/15/17 12:55pm Message 7 of 13
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Vette(s): Corvette C3 1973, Orange Metallic, interior light sand.
The fluid is dark brown / black. It has to be engine oil. Today I used the car, about 50 miles, after 2 days of stopping. No new spots on the ground when I start to drive. When I was back home, waiting the garage door to open, some drops of "fluid" were on the ground in the place the car was waiting. Next week I will lift the car and I will look under. I think I will give you new material... For now, thank you!


Re: oil leak

Posted: 4/16/17 4:58am Message 8 of 13
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Vette(s): 1975 L48 Stingray 1992 LT1
Thats just how it goes with any old vehicle, the seals just get old especially if that car sat for two years.  Drive it and enjoy it for the driving months and tear the old girl down in the winter months




Re: oil leak

Posted: 4/28/17 9:05am Message 9 of 13
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Sea Girt, NJ - USA
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Vette(s): 1973 L48 mille Miglia Coupe
my 73 was leaking at the cork Valve cover gasket - went with rubber -fixed



Re: oil leak

Posted: 4/28/17 9:07am Message 10 of 13
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did you fix your horn problem? If you didn't the horn relay is tucked in the fender on a 73 by the master cylinder



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