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Question by Willis
Submitted on 11/24/2003
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After I replace the oil pan gasket, Tell me what would cause leakage out of the rear of the oil pan.

Answer by mechanic
Submitted on 12/9/2003
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You may have over-tightened the bolts. That will cause the pan to warp and leak. Another thing may be that the two mating surfaces, the engine block and the pan, had some debris or scratches in them which will cause a leak.Both mating surfaces have to be clean and smooth.

Answer by stephen1231
Submitted on 1/21/2004
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If the crankcase Blow-by valve is clogged high pressure can be present in the crankcase and cause oil to be forced out through any opening to excape.

Answer by silverbullet
Submitted on 9/5/2004
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double check and make sure its you oil pan leaking and not your rear main seal.

Answer by weede
Submitted on 4/14/2005
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rear main seal!

Answer by john
Submitted on 6/29/2005
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the rear bolts arn't tight enought or there is not enought gasket sealer on the gasket or the pan

Answer by coffee
Submitted on 9/6/2005
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u may have a cracked cranked case

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