Oil Leak

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I just looked at a 1981 Pantera in Ft. Lauderdale, fla, and I noticed an oil leak under the engine. My question is- Can this be a serious matter or can it be rectified without future problems?? The car is pretty stock except for the ground effects on it. what can I do to verify what this problem is??
also if any one has info onthe car I would appreciate so feedback the motor # is 7220 .
Thanks,
George Kazakian
georgekazakian@msn.com

12/30/017:16 PM

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An undefined oil leak can be:
front main bearing seal (fairly easy to fix w/engine in car)
rocker cover(s) leaking thru gaskets & running down the block -easy to fix w/engine in car
bad oil pan gasket, loose drainplug or loose pan bolt(s)- easy to fix w/engine in car
rear main bearing seal (pull motor to fix)
transaxle front seal (pull trans to fix). None of these parts are expensive, but the labor to install some could be substantial!
To ID a Pantera, the motor number means nothing. We need the serial number visible under the windshield on the drivers side. It should be something like, "THPNV09175". If by chance you DID mean "serial number", s/n7220 is for an unlisted 1974 Pantera. Need more info on leak location & s/n....

12/30/019:00 PM

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GUTS (Guest)

GEORGE
THERE IS AN ACTIVE PANTERA CAR CLUB HERE IN FLORIDA CALLED SOUTH EAST PANTERAS. WHILE MOST OF US ARE NOT PROFESSIONAL MECHANICS WE CAN ASSIST IN MANY WAYS. IF YOU WISH TO DISCUSS YOU CAN REACH ME AT 561 575 9843.HAPPY NEW YEAR

12/31/012:05 AM

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Wataboutbob (Guest)

Jack, since I have some oil weepage in the front of the engine I wondering where I should look for the front bearing seal.

Thanks,
Bob Eaton

12/31/0110:39 AM

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