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Old 02-17-2007, 03:53 AM
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I have discovered a slow oil leak. How common is it for a Vortech to have an oil leak? Either in the pan tap or line?

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Old 02-17-2007, 11:24 AM
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its not common. sounds like you intalled something wrong
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Old 02-17-2007, 12:57 PM
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where is the leak? if it's in the line connection then try some teflon tape on the thread
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Old 02-17-2007, 01:25 PM
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I would not use teflon tape. As it may get into the line and clog the supercharger. I used a very light silicone on the threads and the end where I knew it would stop and not get into the line. They say not to put any at all but I had a small leak.
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Old 02-17-2007, 01:26 PM
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I am not even sure if the leak is comming from the SC. It just happoend last night I am going to lift the car in a few minutes. Hopefully it is just a loose filter for plug.

I was just wondering if a SC leak is common.The procharger on my Z06 is self contained.

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Old 02-17-2007, 01:29 PM
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Procharged Z06....yikes!
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