June 21, 201212 yr comment_393668 Mine weeps. I should just replace the gasket, but I'll get to it when I get to it... Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/43591-does-your-s30-leak-oil/?&page=2#findComment-393668 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 21, 201212 yr comment_393669 It did, until I tightened the previously finger-tight oil pan bolts. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/43591-does-your-s30-leak-oil/?&page=2#findComment-393669 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 21, 201212 yr comment_393671 Not even a weep. I think that it's a factory original 1978 engine, looks like it's never had work done on it. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/43591-does-your-s30-leak-oil/?&page=2#findComment-393671 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 21, 201212 yr comment_393683 Mine was leaking badly when I got it. Turns out the timing cover was loose. With each bolt tightened to 8 lb/ft I haven't seen a drop of oil in my CLEAN garage.For what its worth, my '71 was tight as a drum as well. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/43591-does-your-s30-leak-oil/?&page=2#findComment-393683 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 22, 201212 yr comment_393729 Dry as a bone. Engine rebuilt & I replaced rear seal on tranny as a precaution. Original diff is still tight and there are no records of anything being done to it. (I have all records).I'm hoping my rebuilt 5-speed doesn't leak after I install it! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/43591-does-your-s30-leak-oil/?&page=2#findComment-393729 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 22, 201212 yr Author comment_393745 Interesting. I guess I should overhaul the Z soon, with new gaskets. Not too familiar with This car. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/43591-does-your-s30-leak-oil/?&page=2#findComment-393745 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 22, 201212 yr comment_393784 I have a leak at the rear main seal. Been leaking for at least the last 14 years. Yes I have the parts to fix it, just to many other demands on my time. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/43591-does-your-s30-leak-oil/?&page=2#findComment-393784 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 22, 201212 yr comment_393807 73 Z, 136000 mi. Leaked a little til I put teflon tape on the oil pan plug and torqued the pan bolts. Also tightened the trans cooler line clamps, and torqued trans pan bolts. Saw some oil by a front cover bolt that didn't drip to the ground though- need to torque those. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/43591-does-your-s30-leak-oil/?&page=2#findComment-393807 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 23, 201212 yr comment_393826 FWIW, when i attended the 2011 convention in Savannah, they gave everyone a plastic mat to put under the cars that were in the convention center. When the judging was done, and the day was over, and the S30 group pulled their plastic mats out from under the cars, NOT ONE had a drop of oil on it. I was so proud. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/43591-does-your-s30-leak-oil/?&page=2#findComment-393826 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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