86 chevy caprice classic
Asked by adamd1979 Apr 05, 2013 at 05:53 PM about the 1986 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Sedan RWD
Question type: Maintenance & Repair
was driving car it acted like it was running out of gas. when I pulled over oil was pouring out of the oil filter housing could it be the seal at the housing unit or is it the bottom main seal????
3 Answers
That might be old enough to have a mechanical fuel pump in that vicinity, which I doubt broke and could have acted as stated.
To be on the safe side, I'd replace the filter, and while ding ikt, give a complete examination of the area making sure there is no gaskets hanging around, and no cracks where it mounts. If you had the oil just changed and it was at a garage or oil changing station, go back to them after making sure the filter is turned on tight and there are no oil leaks. I agree with the above entries, it may be a double oil ring, lose filter or damaged filter.