oil leak

1998 CADILLAC CATERA
124 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CADILLAC DRE
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I have a 1998 cadillac catera and i replaced the two oil lines and the oil cooler and now i have a bad leak that only leaks when i start the car. It leaks from the top of the engine and onto the trans. What could it be?
Jan 9, 2011 at 7:40 AM
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KHLOW2008
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You have to locate the source of the leak. If it is anything that you had worked on, recheck the holding clips, hoses, joints and pipes.

What oil lines and cooler did you replace?
What oil is leaking?
Jan 9, 2011 at 8:46 AM
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