OIL DRIP STARTER BOLTS

OIL DRIP STARTER BOLTS

[@FL-rk5kp]

Change the o ring on the Camshaft sensor. I talked to a mechanic that said it will leak and run down the back on the engine and make it look like a rear main issue. Currently I'm chasing an oil leak my self and it it runs down the oil filter but I can see seepage all the way around the oil pain. The rear has a cover like the front timing cover. That's usually the suspect, not the seal itself. If you do decide to tear that apart, aligning the cover and seal around the rear of the crank is critical I've actually seen someone who sells an alignment tool. Good luck. I don't even know where to start with my leaks but I know my oil pan needs to be done. Your video is very helpful because I have a 4x4 just like yours. Merry Christmas

[@RICKAFIX]

+LTXMITCH I didn't have another crankshaft sensor so I didn't want to break something prying it out...yea crank / cam / oil sending unit are all suspect and I just realize I have to park on a embankment here cause driveway to small so that why I had the oil above the gasket on the dipstick side...I have seen a few of those tools to align the rear main seal boy that would suck after all that work to have the rear main seal leak...Merry Christmas

[@FL-rk5kp]

+RICKAFIX I think if you replace the sensor the computer has to be re flashed with GM's fancy scanners

[@RICKAFIX]

+LTXMITCH I read that to...that is why I didn't want to force it out...I wonder if that is true or you just disconnect the battery for a extended time

[@stuzman52]

+RICKAFIX Hey Rick... I noticed that you got a few videos up and KZbin never sent me an email notifying me. Putting some dye in the engine could help isolate the problem as you probably have a few small leaks. I agree with most posters that your rear seal is okay, and as you've mentioned, there would be oil all over your flex plate. As for the crank sensor, GM recommends a relearn procedure which requires a bi-directional tool that has this feature. If this sensor, PCM, timing chain components are replaced, it's to allow the PCM to relearn the timing between the pulses on the crank sensor so that the PCM can detect misfires. Each sensor because of manufacturing can have minute differences in the timing of these pulses. If not done, then you'll probably get false misfire codes. Take care Rick and have a great New Year!

[@RICKAFIX]

Thanks Terry I read a little bit about the sensor but not that much thanks for the lesson. That why I didn't want to force it out just for a possible O ring leak that is a big can or worms that I was not prepared to do that day...I looked into the notices before and it looked good on my end I am going to unsubscribe and subscribe back to your channel to see if that works

[@CedarPass]

Oil on the starter bolts may be an indicator that you have a porosity problem with the engine block near the rear crankshaft cover gasket. It looks just like a rear main seal failure/leak but when the flex plate is dry, it's a good indication of the porosity problem with the aluminum block itself. GM put out a bulletin about it - TSB 05-06-01-034. I think it would help if you Google it and see if it makes sense. Photos of the affected areas are included on the good write-ups. It is fixable (perhaps more appropriately stated as something you can mitigate with RTV, new gaskets/covers, etc. according to the procedure spelled out in the TSB.) I searched for a two-drips per night oil leak for months before I stumbled upon this TSB from GM. I went so far as to replace the entire oil pan, gasket, and cooling line plate w/gasket. Still had the leak coming from somewhere 'above' the oil pan gasket. Alternatively, it could be the engine oil valley pan or the oil sending unit. But once those are ruled out (via mirror, flashlight, or dismantling the intake manifold to get a raw-eye view of it all), it's almost sure to be related to the TSB aforementioned. Hope that helps (if it's still a problem.)

[@Sebastian-dx2xg]

I have 2007 Silverado and have the same issue. Oil on starter bolt. Before I had real bad oil leaks. I changed oil pan and valve cover gaskets. That cut out 98% of the leak. Now the small leak is showing on the starter bolt. But I’m not too worried about it. I’m pushing close to 270k miles and still runs great

[@wysetech2000]

Rickafix, You made my day. Never saw a test light with that much smoke inside....LoL. Happy holidays to you and your Family. Looks like you need a drain plug gasket not silicone.

[@RICKAFIX]

+wysetech2000 Happy holidays...I'll look into the gasket thanks

[@chrisrock6958]

Some asshole put the starter bolts on too tight last time they cleaned it ...which would be me 😂

[@skinartwork4224]

Chris Rock that’s why his video got a like that joke

[@longelevenandahalfdong9586]

Hi Rick I really enjoy watching your Tahoe videos it'd be great if you end up doing an engine rebuild on it when it needs it so you can post it

[@edwinaragon9399]

Hey Rick did you ever find where the leak was coming from?

[@jewllake]

When I bought my 06 Sierra new, in 07 I had about 30,000 miles and i had that same leak. It turned out being the oil pan gasket. First they removed the trans and replaced the front pump seal. It may have leaked through there some. They found the pan leaking after adding dye in the system. Once they swapped the pan gasket it stopped. I now have 80,000 miles and no leak. thank god for warranty repairs.

[@RICKAFIX]

+jewllake Agreed I think my warranty ran out 10 years ago lol

[@SCwrestlerTTSB]

🤣 "some asshole over tightened them the last time putting the starter on....which would..be me"

[@Ecorrea563]

The starter comes out easier if you straight the dipstick toward the block , the dipstick in the way of the starter. I bet you that the leak is coming from the gasket on the rear where it meets the crankcase, since there is a lack of screws to hold the oil pan to th3 block

[@RICKAFIX]

+Elton Correa rear main seal go look at the video with at I made...thanks elton

[@hudsonhawk0016]

Try taking the starter out of a oil soaked 6.2 diesel without crushing your skull when you drop it.

[@BLMann]

I have 07 gmc yukon and It's leaking. Just replaced the rear main seal and no dice. Still leaking. Looks like it's coming from the starter

[@aaronarjes9086]

clean and put dye in your oil and run. I hate leaks too they drive me nuts.

[@bankfishingislife5484]

i love you bro. whoever designed the starter location ect is a asshole. for sure. i changed a starter on a tahoe and it took longer then changing the full engine.. lol. jk but still its a pain in the ass. man i was hoping to find the problem im having. i live in western ky and i just came from cali. but ya it snows here. the other day in the snow i was driving slow but still slid in a damn ditch off the road luckily i was going slow but it was kind of a drop. this was like a few weeks ago. then today all a sudden when i start my tahoe. it just starts spewing oil. like wtf. so its not leaking when it just sitting there but if i start it it starts leaking big time. i tried to have it started and look to see where but its so bad i cant tell cuz its literally just flowing out from somewhere. sucks too cuz i have work tonight but no idea how im getting there im not driving like this. i also live rural as fuck now so have no idea where to even take it to fix it.

[@spelunkerd]

Your engine looks a lot better than mine, ha ha.

[@RICKAFIX]

+spelunkerd I just washed it looks brand new lol

[@Bigjamez2011]

RICKAFIX WHAT WAS THE CAUSE ? Please I have same issue I have replaced valley pan gasket and oil pressure sensor witch and can sensor o ring . Still leaks exactly same spot as yours ..

[@Badgertronix]

Merry Christmas Rick! Doesn't look like your rear main seal, looks like a few small leaks. Wash it down and see where the oil starts to accumulate. Steve must be a super techy guy if he managed to edit out all the smoke in his Power Load Pro video.

[@RICKAFIX]

+Badgertronix Merry Xmas Badger...Just washed it now and I realized that I have to park in a Ditch here cause the driveway to small so the truck leans far right so that why I think I had the oil above the pan on the dip stick side...thanks for your help

[@leeisenberg]

So Rear Main Seal was the main leak? Got 1 dripping from the same starter bolts. Got any torque specs handy? - thanks for sharing, take care.

[@rickygray7767]

Good video Rick thanks, I have the same leak same spot with oil on the starter bolts and it's driving me crazy, mine is 2005 Yukon with 5.3.

[@RICKAFIX]

here yah go kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGKzkoCljpebl7s&lc=UgwID9n0YytgP_iGhuJ4AaABAg

[@wyattoneable]

I just watched Steve's video on this and I love your smoke on the probe! Pretty funny. I don't know, that fly wheel looks pretty dry to be a real main seal. best of luck and best of 2016 to you!

[@RICKAFIX]

+wyattoneable Thanks Wyatt...Happy holidays

[@Ecorrea563]

I'm pretty sure is the pan gasket on the back where it meets the flyweel housing there is not enough screws in the back to hold the pan up to block .

[@johnholmes3584]

What vehicle was this video on ? Thanks

[@condor5635]

Was going to do my oil pan gasket soon. Question is do you have to remove the starter to get that cover off or do you just remove the one bolt to the cover?. Great Video. I ponder the same questions with my 220K Suburban. Hoping my oil pan gasket is part of the problem. Suspecting it's the corners where you're supposed to put ATV sealant which I'm not sure the mechanic who did it last time did properly. Thanks

[@RICKAFIX]

hey condo look at my video on changing the oil pan gasket kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWLIZJ6uaNKCg7s

[@heathermoore2654]

My starter has oil on it I don't know if it my engine oil or my power steering fluid oil on my 2006 Yukon Denali xl 6.0

[@EXOVCDS]

I've been putting off finding a coolant leak on my car... sometimes there's a small stain under the engine sometimes not. Can't find the time to deal with it. I'm sure it'll leave me stranded one day. :( Until then, have a great Christmas & New Year's! That was a lot of smoke that came out of that test light! LOL

[@RICKAFIX]

+Thomas EXOVCDS Merry Xmas Thomas glad you like it

[@ziggassedup]

Now that looks like an LS with a 4L60E...You think it's tight to get the starter out.!!..Imagine what it's like when there is a steering shaft in the way and an exhaust (RHD).!..lol..I'd suggest you reflute the bridal flange while you're there buddy...LMAO..Merry Christmas to ya mate..Nice cross to Steve's vid...You're both entertaining guys...Looking forward to 2016...Have a good one.

[@RICKAFIX]

+ZIGgassedUP Thats right your wheel is on the wrong side.. lol I googled bridal flange and all I got were hot brides in wedding dresses which wasn't that bad...Merry Xmas to you to Zig...

[@shauncondon7173]

Oil pan gasket or oil cooling lines or just change all your gaskets

[@Mr.G626]

did you ever figure it out? i am having the same issue. i got a 2005 silverado 4.8L. i threw dye in her and checked, the leak(s) seems to be coming from above the starter, then running down between the bell housing and oil pan then settling just above the oil drain plug. alot of people are saying its a rear main seal, then others said valley pan gasket as well. i peeked in the bell housing inspection hole and the flywheel looked dry but a little bit of oil inside. then some said the crank shaft sensor. let me know what you found out.

[@RICKAFIX]

yeah here is the video kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGKzkoCljpebl7s&lc=Ugxmh_QMGg1OXemK7ft4AaABAg

[@CSXtrackworker]

I have a 2008 Silverado and my leak was coming from the same spot. Right above the starter and down the side of the oil pan. It was my Crankshaft sensor that was leaking. Bad O-ring. Changed it and no more leaks. Try that.

[@edwinaragon9399]

@@CSXtrackworker did you change the sensor or just the o ring? And after do you need a special scanner to relearn the new sensor. Or if you leave the same sensor but new o ring do you need any type of scanner to relearn it?

[@edwinaragon9399]

@@CSXtrackworker I have the same v6 2008 Silverado and I noticed a leak comming from above the starter and I want to fix it now before it catches in fire or something.

[@CSXtrackworker]

@@edwinaragon9399 I changed the whole sensor. I figure that if I'm doing that work to remove the starter in replacing the whole sensor. Use AC Delco. After market sucks and usually leaks and doesn't have the right fit that oem has.

[@7977881]

I saw a lot of videos because I have same problem! so do you found out what is the real problem? ❗️

[@bcm3OOO]

How tight or loose should starter bolts be

[@edwardthayer9386]

hey rick, great video! I have a 2002 Chevy suburban 5.3. I just had a serious oil leak dripping down from the top of the rear of the engine. I'm talking about a qt of oil leak. only when running. I removed the inspection plate and the flywheel is bone dry! could it still be a rear main seal? crazy part is the next day it stopped gushing out oil. oil is everywhere so its hard to tell where it's coming from, but it's definitely coming from the top of the rear of the engine. both side of the transmission has oil coming down it. thanks so much in advance. I GREATLY appreciate your time and help! Ed

[@RICKAFIX]

Sorry Ed I was on the road working...its probably the oil sending unit on top of the engine in the back...

[@Frank-mi3sf]

Side bearing crank cap bolts.

[@nexersantana]

Tried Napa Auto Parts? o rings we have available. Great content!

[@thesurfboard602]

On top of engine pass. Side. Cam sencer

[@deathknowthis5956]

anduh welluh, uh, anduh well... uuuuuhh

[@mateo801]

What year is your Chevrolet

[@Ecorrea563]

I didn't mean crankcase, I meant to say bellhousing

[@detroitcars8437]

It’s the crank sensor you put no effort in pulling it out

[@thesurfboard602]

It is your cam sencer 😃

[@SteveRobReviews]

HAHAAAAAH man your too much, just incredible. off the wall funny. Just put some dye in the eng oil and you will find the leak. Thanks Rick you made my night. Oh yeah your leaving alligator country and heading into lizard country for how long. Take Care.

[@RICKAFIX]

+Steve Rob I think I take off next week depending on some stuff here...glad you like it lol

[@jwh475ezc]

I can't believe I just watched a 9:14 video by a guy who doesn't know the difference between a nut and a bolt...

[@timbo612]

he also checked the oil in the starter motor with the dip stick.

[@51-FS]

I glad i red the comments first

[@wtbm123]

Merry Christmas

[@RICKAFIX]

+wtbm123 Merry Christmas Terry

[@amywaterman-mcintyre]

That asshole joke hahaha

[@elgoofy4]

Intake manifold gaskets are bad mine is leaking also

[@RICKAFIX]

+elgoofy4 yeah common issue pretty easy to replace

[@Ecorrea563]

check also de intake manifold and the sending unit you will have you problem leak solved

[@brandonhall4026]

And uhh.... Pretty good uhh video I guess and uhh was pretty informed and uhh good luck everybody and uhh. Did uhh you all catch that uhh and uhh's in video. Lol

[@OEFarredondo]

I’m sick and tired of this “Me” guy. Every time I have to work on my motor it’s always something….

[@4793bigdaddy]

Valley pan gasket.

[@RICKAFIX]

i was hoping that was it....but then i made this video kzbin.info?o=U&video_id=Z1PaMoY2haY