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Old Apr 16, 2026 | 11:04 PM
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oil leak 455 back passenger side

oil leak 455 back passenger side

I put dye and ran engine. there's small amount of oil coming down above the filter housing. i cant get a good where its from because of the tight space.

what do I look for.... distributer o ring? I dunno

thanks for the time in any reply
Old Apr 17, 2026 | 03:59 AM
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OIl leaks at the rear can be mis-leading. The dye in this case is helpful, but you'll need to get a good look soon.

Its usually the valve cover or the seal between the intake and block. It might be something else but concentrate your efforts there at first.
Old Apr 17, 2026 | 09:41 AM
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ty very much... going to taske the deeper look this morning with a mirror....
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