[Kansas_Nova]

I have a couple small leaks on my motor coming from my timing cover(just replaced the gasket and it still leaks) and a very slow leak coming from my oil pan. I was wondering if there is any oil additive i could use to fix these, people tell me Lucas Oil for stopping leaks is good, Another friend told me that Slick 50 is a good one to try, anybody else have any other suggestions or tips to fix the leaks?

Thanks for your time

Nick

 

[e27spd]

I would not count on any additive to stop a leak.

 

[Kansas_Nova]

yeah, thats why I wasnt too sure about it, Does it just thicken your oil?( probably not the right term) because a buddy of mine put it in his car and said it was the consistency of syrup.

 

[Novaman Oscar]

better just to change the oil pan gasket insted of using some additive :yes:

 

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......."My oil pan/timing cover gasket is leaking. Is there some way to fix the gasket that does not involve fixing the gasket?" Are you sure it was done right?

 

[Kansas_Nova]

Yeah it was done right, me and my friends are thinking because its a chrome timing chain cover, but i sanded off the chrome on the mounting surface, I plan on replacing it with an aluminum cover and new seals, I was just wondering if there was a short term fix. But I am trying to get it fixed as soon as I can

 

[danthegeek]

I would get an aluminium cover and use a 1 piece oil pangasket. No more leaks, the best investment i made so far.

-dan

 

[bonehead71]

I would not count on any additive to stop a leak.

there is actaually some additives that will swell seals to stop leaks, but gaskets are a little different , they have to be replaced