how can i fixed an oil leak?

1985 CHEVROLET CAMARO
V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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NANDO
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I have a 1985 camaro z28 and it is liking oil its hard to say but its from the back motor near the transmission.. its dripping like from the middle of the car any ideas as to what it can be?
Mar 23, 2011 at 4:31 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Could be leaking at the rear of the intake manifold/distributor and the crankshaft rear main seal-
Mar 23, 2011 at 4:38 AM
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NANDO
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Thanks for that information.. is that a hard thing to fix?
Mar 23, 2011 at 4:49 AM
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RASMATAZ
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It is if you haven't done such a thing-best get help if you gonna attempt it-
Mar 23, 2011 at 5:00 AM
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FIXITMR
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it's probably the distributor shaft o ring seal. clean the area if oily i use gas/spray start and run motor to see if it oils up again.
Mar 23, 2011 at 8:53 AM
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NANDO
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What i noticed is that the car when it is on it doesnot show sings of oil dripping.. when i turned it off then it starts.. it starts slowly but contineus running down.. i dont know if that is helpfull to you..
Mar 23, 2011 at 9:02 AM
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