Project Never Fast Enough

[DETROITMUSCLE]

Ok so I have been doing a lot of reaserch on this and lots of people have said that the newer style reverse lipped rear main seal that I used leaks a lot and they are a PITA to install. The fix for this is that everyone is removing the seal and installing it backwards and they say it works like a charm. Anyone ever done this?

[DETROITMUSCLE]

Well I think I may have fixed the coolant leak, one of the little o-rings on the coolant crossover was missing and there was a little pool of coolant right next to it and the bolt was coolant soaked. I put some gasket sealer in place of the ring and then put liquid teflon on both of the bolts. After I let that sit for a few hours I went and tried to start the car again. I was met with nothing at first then a small backfire, tried again and it fired right up and held a better idle than the last few times. I wasn't able to let it run for a real long time but the coolant crossover was dry and no oil leaked out this time at all. If its nice out tomorrow I may drive it outside again and let it run for a while and see if the coolant and oil come back, if there is still oil leaking out then the trans is coming off again.

[s.reef]

sounds like a plan

[my95z28]

I've got my fingers crossed for you man, I know this must be frustrating the hell out of you.

[Schuby87]

It's nice to see a post on the positive side... Good luck!!

[Z28ISGR8]

Loud does not describe this car. Ear drum bursting is more accurate. I'll be up there in the morning to finish off those headers Jeff.

[sman]

Good to hear Jeff!

I had a few leaks that somehow magically fixed themselves after a few heat cycles. Maybe youll get lucky?

[DETROITMUSCLE]

I guess I put an end to that plan, came into work this morning and there was a small puddle of oil under the car
Guess the trans is coming down again.

[erk2581]

Jeff, I'm free after 5 today, if you need any help please dont hesitate to call. 586 295 0076. Its been awhile since i've seen ya anyways. Give me a ring bud, we'll get that b@$tard goin.

[DETROITMUSCLE]

Thanks for all the offers to help guys I truly appreciate it. I probably won't be working on it today because I have a party to go to after work but I'm gonna beg my wife to give me a Saturday or Sunday to try and get it all taken care of and I will post a thread for any of you who could lend a hand. First I'm gonna go get a new rear main seal so I have it if thats the problem and borrow the GM tool from someone, that way I should have everything ready to go and I'll just have to do work. Any ideas of coaxing my wife lol she is going to be hard pressed to give me any free time to work on my car with a 3 week old baby at home.

[erk2581]

Car was there first? lol just messin. Explain to her how the intricacies of working on a finely tuned automotive machine hone your creative, physical, mental, and explorative skills. All of which hereforthwith procuring and molding you into the perfect father for your new child.


Cars and women, both are tempermental and take alot of work. Biggest plus on a car is when it pisses you off, you just leave it alone and park it in the garage, and it stays quiet and doesn't complain. Tried locking my girlfriend in the garage one time...not quiet...lots of complaining.

[98blackbeauty]

Thanks for all the offers to help guys I truly appreciate it. I probably won't be working on it today because I have a party to go to after work but I'm gonna beg my wife to give me a Saturday or Sunday to try and get it all taken care of and I will post a thread for any of you who could lend a hand. First I'm gonna go get a new rear main seal so I have it if thats the problem and borrow the GM tool from someone, that way I should have everything ready to go and I'll just have to do work. Any ideas of coaxing my wife lol she is going to be hard pressed to give me any free time to work on my car with a 3 week old baby at home.

Hah, the words of a new daddy and married man! Man there is no script every woman is different. Good Luck!

[meissen]

Car was there first? lol just messin.

That'd go over REALLY well..

[Z28ISGR8]

Jeff, don't worry. I'll come over and woo Megan and convince her to let you play with your car tomorrow. And if not, we can just lock her in the bathroom.

[Darren]

Car was there first? lol just messin. Explain to her how the intricacies of working on a finely tuned automotive machine hone your creative, physical, mental, and explorative skills. All of which hereforthwith procuring and molding you into the perfect father for your new child.


Cars and women, both are tempermental and take alot of work. Biggest plus on a car is when it pisses you off, you just leave it alone and park it in the garage, and it stays quiet and doesn't complain. Tried locking my girlfriend in the garage one time...not quiet...lots of complaining.

that is priceless!