I have a 95 SHO and it's developed a pretty serious oil leak. I am not mechanically inclined and wondered whether it's worth repairing. Car runs great and not much wrong with it. Don't seem to have to add much oil, but I have oil spots near the front. Any ideas on cost? Thanks for any help. I have been a long time reader here, just don't post much.
Oil Leak Repair Cost
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oneqwicksho
Active Member
If its just an oil leak its worth fixin I think your front seal could be leaking and those are not to bad is the oil leaking by the harmonic ballancer or buy the oil filter area
jthod
Mr. Goodwrench
front as in the belt side of the motor, or the front of the car?
How many miles?
Maintenance history?
How many miles?
Maintenance history?
mustangracer91
"Super Dave"
bad sign, you need to sell it to me for $500 bucks...ASAP...
j/k really, it's probably something minor...and you should be able to get the gaskets easy enough...
Storm-Chaser
New Member
It truly depends on where oil is leaking from, and what value you place on the car.
If it's an oil pan seal or the oil pressure sending unit, both are relatively easy and inexpensive if paying a shop to have it repaired. The front main is more difficult and more expensive. The rear main seal, which requires the transmission be pulled, is much more labor intensive, and thus much more expensive if paying to have it done.
That's also why you will always get recommendations to change the front and rear main seals, anytime you're doing other maintenance in that area.
If it's an oil pan seal or the oil pressure sending unit, both are relatively easy and inexpensive if paying a shop to have it repaired. The front main is more difficult and more expensive. The rear main seal, which requires the transmission be pulled, is much more labor intensive, and thus much more expensive if paying to have it done.
That's also why you will always get recommendations to change the front and rear main seals, anytime you're doing other maintenance in that area.
supersteve
New Member
to do the front main seal does the timing belt have to come off?
K-Dawg
SHO Member
Yes it does.
hawkeye18
Sorta cares
Aren't SHOs supposed to leak oil? I don't think I've ever seen one that didn't.
Mine doesn't 
not one drop.
Should be an easy fix
not one drop.Should be an easy fix
SHO.fast
Wants Boost
where do all you colorado guys reside from??
i never see anything but old ladies drivin SHOs out here
i never see anything but old ladies drivin SHOs out here
mooseSHO46
Just Hangin
hawkeye18
Sorta cares
Mine doesn't
Oh, you're doomed now!
FrakensteinSHO
Abused SHO
Mine doesnt either 
jthod
Mr. Goodwrench
hawkeye18
Sorta cares
Man, the cam seals are leaking in both my cars :cry:. Mine's actually getting pretty bad, I create clouds every time I stop. I should make a shield over the cat so the oil at least doesn't drip on that!
An easy front 60K would fix this.:dig:
hawkeye18
Sorta cares
The worst part is, I did one on my 94, but I just didn't think about it at the time. *sigh*
Leak Pics
Here are the best pics I can get. Real tight underneath. I hope this helps show what some have asked. While I appreciate all the offers to "take it off my hands" and the grand offer of $500 I think I will pass for now. I have loved this car since I bought and could pay to get it fixed. Just want to know rough cost and options. Especially if any good mechanic in Denver North area that could take it on. :thankyou:
Here are the best pics I can get. Real tight underneath. I hope this helps show what some have asked. While I appreciate all the offers to "take it off my hands" and the grand offer of $500 I think I will pass for now. I have loved this car since I bought and could pay to get it fixed. Just want to know rough cost and options. Especially if any good mechanic in Denver North area that could take it on. :thankyou:
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