Interesting oasis report!

[Dirk]

I just thought of something, did you fix the oil leak that you posted about awhile back? If you did, where was it? If you didn't, have you figured out where?

[HVAC SuperTech]

No, I havent located it. I am finding small oil drips comming from under the valvecover gaskets. but I am not sure thats the major leak. Its comming from the back of the engine somewhere. I dunno from top or the bottom. All I know is the valley is dry, and so is the front of the engine. I am thinking its still the oil pan gasket and I cant stop it, cause where its leaking is the "U" in the back, between the block and the torque converter. you know where i am talking about? I cant get the permatex to stick there to seal it, plus its tight between the TC and the pan.


Also, I am leaking trans fluid from somewhere in the front of the truck near where the hard lines meet the rubber lines.

[Dirk]

Originally Posted by xsracinggt

No, I havent located it. I am finding small oil drips comming from under the valvecover gaskets. but I am not sure thats the major leak. Its comming from the back of the engine somewhere. I dunno from top or the bottom. All I know is the valley is dry, and so is the front of the engine. I am thinking its still the oil pan gasket and I cant stop it, cause where its leaking is the "U" in the back, between the block and the torque converter. you know where i am talking about? I cant get the permatex to stick there to seal it, plus its tight between the TC and the pan.


Also, I am leaking trans fluid from somewhere in the front of the truck near where the hard lines meet the rubber lines.

As a LAST resort, pull your trans. You may be leaking from the rear plug of the block. That would cause low oil pressure.

That is a worst case scenario.

[Dirk]

It's in the cam area, I'm reading an obscure article. Never seen this first hand.

[HVAC SuperTech]

I have heard of that. I was hoping not to have to do it. But I think my trans is slipping anyhow. FCK! when it rains it pours! I may just look for a good rebuilt one near me. I wont have the cash for a while, but its something to look for. I am afraid to change the fluid for fear of slippage afterwards.

[Dirk]

Sorry, it seems I never have good news anymore.

[HVAC SuperTech]

aint your fault! Just a very hard ridden truck and not well cared for, well, at least after 2001 it wasnt, or so it seems since theres no more info on the oasis

[Dirk]

How much oil are you losing?

I'm a bit concerned about the oil pressure and "reman" engine. How many miles do you drive a day? Is the low pressure always the same?

[HVAC SuperTech]

well, i lose maybe 1/2 quart a week. but I only drive it maybe 3 times a week, and not more than 50-60 miles a week as of right now. its a pretty serious leak!
Heres from 5 pulls on the dyno to give you a idea:

[Dirk]

Not as bad as I would have imagined. I'm out of ideas really. You have a lot of work to do.

I don't know if it's possible, but I'd start looking for a nice 97-00 short or long block. Build it up in your garage as you have money/time. It's what I'm doing... for completely different reasons.