RobLo

Asked on the Tech side but I'll try here too, I've noticed in the last few months drops of oil on the garage floor, oil level really hasn't moved so it must be slight. Got under it yesterday, checked whatever bolts I could reach and all seemed tight. Pan, drain plug and filter were a little wet, most of the oil was on that black "brace" that runs across the car, seems like it's right under the front seal. Cleaned everything off, I'll watch it. From previous posts it seems the gasket is a common problem, anyone know anything about the seals going bad? Any other hints would be appreciated, thanks! Car is an '05 with 26K on it...

Neil Baker

Had to have the oil pan gasket replaced under warranty because it "weeped" a little oil mist on the side of the pan. Mine is a '08 C6 , now with 59,000 miles. Was told it was a common problem.

Landru

w/ Neil.
Betting it's the pan gasket because, it is a common problem.

OP's fortunate it hadn't leaked sooner, even so a good Corvette specialist shop w/could know immediately once its in the air.

Rocketmanwpb

Your profile indicates you have a 2005 car so you are out of the 5yr 100K power-train warranty. I would try torquing the oil pan bolts to the correct specification (I don't know the number but someone will probably provide it). That will most likely solve the problem.

If you have to replace the pan gaskit the dealer will have to lower the engine cradle to get to the pan and it will cost $$$$.

Good Luck

cclive

Remember that any slight drips of oil will be blown backwards by the airflow under the car when you are driving, so you should be looking forward of that crossmember for the leak.

Don-Vette

I found a drip from the transmission line going into radiator right where the rubber hose in crimped to the metal line. Near the bottom radiator hose. OP might want to check those lines.

RobLo

Thanks for the replies, good suggestions that I'll try...got my work cut out.