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Tiny
RALPH MARTIN
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  • 1991 CHEVROLET LUMINA
  • 3.1L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 160,000 MILES
A major engine oil leak coming from the top of the engine and running down the side. Looks like some of it is coming from behind the starter and also some running down the backside of the engine.
Saturday, October 7th, 2017 AT 5:17 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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It sounds like the engine needs valve cover gaskets done. Here are a couple of guides to help us get started.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-is-leaking-oil

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-valve-cover-gasket

Please let us know what happens and upload pictures or videos of the problem.

Cheers, Ken
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