Oil leaks

1991 CHEVROLET LUMINA
160,000 MILES • 3.1L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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RALPH MARTIN
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A major engine oil leak coming from the top of the engine and running down the side. Looks like some of it is coming from behind the starter and also some running down the backside of the engine.
Oct 7, 2017 at 10:17 AM
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STRAILER
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It sounds like the engine needs valve cover gaskets done. Here are a couple of guides to help us get started.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-is-leaking-oil

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-valve-cover-gasket

Please let us know what happens and upload pictures or videos of the problem.

Cheers, Ken
Oct 10, 2017 at 4:26 AM
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