1985 Pontiac Trans Am Repair Question
Topics covered: Engine, Gas, Head gasket.
Mileage: No information provided.
Mileage: No information provided.
Asked on May 23, 2010
1985 Pontiac Trans Am oil leaking-under pressure
Engine Mechanical problem
1985 Pontiac Trans Am V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic 160000 miles
Would a bad(blown)head gasket be the cause of an oil leak? 305 ci V8!
1985 Pontiac Trans Am V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic 160000 miles
Would a bad(blown)head gasket be the cause of an oil leak? 305 ci V8!
Asked by Linda MaskeAnswer
Replied on May 23, 2010
Hi Linda Maske. Welcome to the forum. A corroded head gasket could cause an oil leak, but leaking coolant would be more likely as it is under pressure once the engine warms up. There are no passages going through the heads with pressurized oil, only drain back passages. Leaking valve cover gaskets are more common. Oil always runs down, so look for the highest point you see oil on the side of the engine.
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