1961 Pontiac Bonneville Oil Leak

1961 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE
15,500 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BOBPAT1595
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I have a low milage 1961 Pontiac Bonneville and the rear main seal is starting to leak oil. Is their a product out there that may cure my leak without going through the work of replacing the gasket?
Thanks.
Nov 27, 2009 at 1:59 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Wow! That is low mileage. Yes there are products that are designed to swell the seals and gaskets. If you stop at a parts store, explaine what the problem is and I'm sure they will have something for you. However, a 61 with 15K on it may be worth repairing properly.

Let me know what you find and if it works.

Joe
Dec 16, 2009 at 8:11 AM
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