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    I was wondering if there ever was an issue with the front seal leaking? Noticed it wet on the front bottom of the motor. Not sure if it's an oil pan gasket but it looks more like the seal up front. Any idea or suggestions? I never had an ounce of oil leak out of this car for 9.5 year's. Now all of a sudden I see a leak
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    It's is most likely where the oil pan/block and timing cover meet(couple inches on each side). This area is sealed with RTV(also applies to the rear portion pan/block) and over time it usually starts leaking slowly. Mine was leaking at the rear.

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    Thank you for the heads up. The stealership said without looking at it the cost would be 2800.00 to fix. My jaw dropped
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    Quote Originally Posted by MongosG8 View Post
    Thank you for the heads up. The stealership said without looking at it the cost would be 2800.00 to fix. My draw dropped
    Wow! It's not hard to do, I took the motor mount nuts off and jacked the motor up w/wood at oil pan as high as I could. Then used 2 small pieces of wood 2x4 about 5inch long between motor mount and engine to keep it up. Lower and remove jack. Pan came out fairly easy. If you confirm it is only leaking at the Front then all you need is a new oil pan gasket and RTV. Unless you want to change the timing cover gasket which requires the balancer to be removed. Might as well do a 3 bolt cam, chain, dog bone tensioner, all seals/gaskets etc. and you will still be under $2500 with spring kit and Trunion upgrade

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    They are telling me its most likely the timing cover thats leaking. My issue with dealerships.. I dont believe them. I work for one and they would fuck their own mother to make a buck. I agree with you for all that I could do some upgrades and still come out ahead.
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    Quote Originally Posted by MongosG8 View Post
    They are telling me its most likely the timing cover thats leaking. My issue with dealerships.. I dont believe them. I work for one and they would fuck their own mother to make a buck. I agree with you for all that I could do some upgrades and still come out ahead.
    It’s a sign from above that it’s time for a DOD delete...


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    Quote Originally Posted by jimmyban View Post
    It’s a sign from above that it’s time for a DOD delete...


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    Haha.. I've heard that from many people.. My brother being the biggest advocate. Telling me to upgrade and dump the DOD.
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    It's G8 revenge. For all those times you said you were going to sell it.
    Rest in Peace Charlie!

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    Quote Originally Posted by -Ray- View Post
    It's G8 revenge. For all those times you said you were going to sell it.
    Nice one Ray..I agree with jimmy and your brother if your going to keep it trash the DOD shit if the pocketbook allows.
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    Quote Originally Posted by -Ray- View Post
    It's G8 revenge. For all those times you said you were going to sell it.
    Lol! ..Ray I never said that...
    Karma bit me in the ass.

    I was given a price last year from Pace.. I need to call them again and see what a mild cam dod delete package will cost me now.
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