[Shotimes] Oil Leak Prolem???

[Midwest SHO Specialists SHOtimes]

Tim, I'm sure this is a given, but be careful with that.  I've seen quite a
few cars go up in flames that way, especially with a leak that big.

Mike Kopstain
Midwest SHO Specialists
827 North Chestnut Avenue
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
www.MidwestSHO.com
Sales@midwestsho.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Timothy Tyner" <shospeed@bigplanet.com>
To: <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, January 12, 2003 1:11 PM
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] Oil Leak Prolem???


> My oil pan is leaking so bad on my 89 right now, I use a quart on the way
to
> work!  Need to get under that thing tonight and seal it up.  People think
> the car is on fire because it is leaking right on the cat.  The smoke
trail
> looks like one of those planes that write messages in the sky!
>
> Toolman
>
> -------Original Message-------
>
> From: dmall@mwonline.net
> Date: Sunday, January 12, 2003 12:26:29 PM
> To: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net
> Cc: shotimes@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Shotimes] Oil Leak Prolem???
>
> In a word, NO. That oil can't possibly get into the motor.
>
> Also, while your leaks may seem big, they are NOT the cause
> of your oil use. Leaks must be HUGE before they can effect
> oil level in a couple thousand miles.
>
> Your oil is going out the tailpipe (after being eaten by the
> cat converters if still working) through the rings or more
> likely, the valve guides. This is where a SHO v6 usually
> looses almost all of its oil.
>
> Don Mallinson
>
> David Vaudreuil wrote:
> > Hi guys! I need your opinions and perharps experience on this one. My
> > engine take about one quart of oil every 1500 miles. I know its leaking
> > as well from the rear crank seal and from the valve covers. My question
> > is the could the oil that fills up my plug holes end up in the
> > combustion chamber and get burn?? The ca
> >
> >
> >
> > Dave
> > 92 MTX 152000mi Black/mocha full leather, K&N intake, fish tank lights,
> > Dynomax mufflers,Aluminum sub-frame bushing.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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