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oil leak on intake side of engine(B-230f)

posted by  philvo on  Wed Mar 6 05:50 CST 2002
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After cleaning the flame trap and associated plumbing I noticed oil leaking from somewhere on the drivers(left)side of the engine.It is all over the coolant temp. sender and knock sensor and back towards the dip stick tube and down the oil pan.
Before I cleaned the flame trap I failed the wiggle test miserably(passes now)so no wonder oil was being ejected,But from where? I clean/replace the flame trap around every third oil change(don't want to blow the plug again).
Do you think now I cleaned the PCV system it will stop leaking? I think I'll go out and get some good engine degreaser and maybe some oil dye and keep an eye on it.
I usually go thru less than a quart in between oil changes(3k)207k miles so far.

Thanks as usual. Phil
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