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Re: Oil leak from head (archive)
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Posted by Eric on August 22, 2001 at 12:29:36:

In Reply to: Re: Humn alot posted by Chad W on August 18, 2001 at 18:07:18:

Upper exhaust manifold studs run into the head/valve area, where, if they are loose, will allow oil to leak directly to the outside. Might go along with the suggestion that you've got ano exhaust leak.

Had the oil leak on my car, that's how I know!
Eric

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