Welcome to the Corvette Forums at the Corvette Action Center!

Oil leak?

Zakkepps5143

New member
Joined
Dec 10, 2022
Messages
1
Location
Georgia
Corvette
200 c5
I have a 2002 c5 with about 135,000 miles on it , I just got it a few days ago , I noticed a burning oil smell whenever I stop , I checked my oil though and it’s fine , also the oil pressure gauge is fine and reading correctly,I looked under the car when I parked it and I seen a little bit of oil splattered around the oil pan area and some on the cats ,(presumably where it was burning off). I’ve attached pictures so maybe someone could help pin point it , ik that the oil pressure sensors tend to leak on these corvettes, so hopefully it’s just a sensor and not the rear main seal because from what I hear a rear main seal replacement can get pricey , if anyone has any ideas please let me know ,thank you.
 

Attachments

  • CB18736E-12E3-4513-8244-948B8531AC1D.jpeg
    CB18736E-12E3-4513-8244-948B8531AC1D.jpeg
    2.1 MB · Views: 88
  • A9652667-8E6D-4EB8-B527-4B1B128108C1.jpeg
    A9652667-8E6D-4EB8-B527-4B1B128108C1.jpeg
    2 MB · Views: 64
  • 18D4665D-EB38-4E04-9328-E230CE3573C7.jpeg
    18D4665D-EB38-4E04-9328-E230CE3573C7.jpeg
    1.4 MB · Views: 58
  • 58692A2F-B928-4572-B0D9-BB8DCAAA50D5.jpeg
    58692A2F-B928-4572-B0D9-BB8DCAAA50D5.jpeg
    2.2 MB · Views: 60
  • EE0A5184-8055-4495-B289-A32E872DA976.jpeg
    EE0A5184-8055-4495-B289-A32E872DA976.jpeg
    3.6 MB · Views: 53
  • 84A8DAD9-1DED-4430-B76D-726A62134C65.jpeg
    84A8DAD9-1DED-4430-B76D-726A62134C65.jpeg
    3.3 MB · Views: 58
Look for leaks up top like a valve cover that could be running down and blowing back. Pressure washing the underside will allow you to watch for fresh oil afterwards.

Tom
 

Corvette Forums

Not a member of the Corvette Action Center?  Join now!  It's free!

Help support the Corvette Action Center!

Supporting Vendors

Dealers:

MacMulkin Chevrolet - The Second Largest Corvette Dealer in the Country!

Advertise with the Corvette Action Center!

Double Your Chances!

Our Partners

Back
Top Bottom