86 cutlass V6 oil leak

[Chased]

So I got a massive oil leak that looks to be coming from the adapter the oil filter is attached to. I can’t find any information on a gasket or seal for this. Hell I can’t find information period. 1986 factory V6 car

HELP

 

[Clone TIE Pilot]

Is your engine a Buick 3.8 V6?

 

[ELCAM]

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[Slowpoke]

If in fact its a buick engine. Id be more worried about oil pressure if in fact it's leaking from the oil pump assembly. If it is there is and going to take it apart invest in a rebuild kit. Make sure you prime the engine with a drill first to build pressure before firing engine or nothing but bad will happen.

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[Slowpoke]

Some good info here too.. turbos v6 used the same style oil pump..clearances are critical regardless for buick engines. https://www.vortexbuicks-etc.com/Oilpump.htm

 

[Chased]

Is your engine a Buick 3.8 V6?

Yes

 

[Chased]

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Thats the part but I'm not sure I'd need the whole part just the gasket

 

[86 Salon]

Make sure that you check the oil sending unit. It's right behind the oil pump. They have been known to leak.