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High volume oil leak from passenger-back of block??? 200 1986

posted by  someone claiming to be Morgan Beasley on  Sun May 20 18:07 CST 2001 [RELATED]

I have a 245 dl that sprung a bad oil leak. After some research I am still stumped. The leak is on the bottom-back-passenger side of the block. Is there a sending unit for the oil pressure there? There seems to be a nipple where a hose might have attached? The manual doesnt say. This is my only car and any knowledge would be much appreciated!!







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    Re: High volume oil leak from passenger-back of block??? 200 1986

    posted by  someone claiming to be Don Foster on  Sun May 20 22:30 CST 2001 [RELATED]

    Morgan --

    I vote firmly with Zee on his suggestion. The plug blew outta the head on my '86 245 when daughter was driving it back to school. Oil EVERYWHERE!!

    I installed a new plug, and when she came home for spring break, I installed a retaining strap made from a scrap of aluminum flat stock.







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    Re: High volume oil leak from passenger-back of block??? 200 1986

    posted by  someone claiming to be Zee on  Sun May 20 20:51 CST 2001 [RELATED]

    Oil pressure sender is located on that side, but front, just behind the alternator.

    Toward the back, is the draincock for the coolant. It is under the #4 cylinder, below the exhaust header.

    Have you checked the exact rear of the engine to see is the cam plug has blown out some due to crankcase pressure from a plugged flame trap?

    Feel down from the back of the valve cover. there is a round plug there about 2-3". ?It has been dknown to blow out. There is even a retaining plate the blts over it to prevent catastrophic loss.






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