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chuckthetruck · 08-20-2009, 12:55 PM

Can i be looking at driving my 87 sierra 1/2 Ton 457 miles with a rear main seal leaking on it?

Bill

87Bob · 08-20-2009, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by chuckthetruck

Can i be looking at driving my 87 sierra 1/2 Ton 457 miles with a rear main seal leaking on it?

Bill

Keep the oil pan full and you'll be fine. Usually it makes a big mess but check it every so many miles and add oil to it.

**nlped** · 08-20-2009, 01:58 PM

^^^What he said. Just be sure and keep tabs on the oil level!!!

chuckthetruck · 08-20-2009, 03:27 PM

Thank you for the help. I am hoping to get my truck home this weekend from Indiana.

87Bob · 08-20-2009, 03:46 PM

Where in Indiana? I'm in Franklin (25miles south of Indy). Orginally from Parkville MO

chuckthetruck · 08-20-2009, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 87Bob

Where in Indiana? I'm in Franklin (25miles south of Indy). Orginally from Parkville MO

up near kokomo north of indy. I was going to have someone tow it out here but the cheapest (which is cheap dont get me wrong) is 400 bucks. However if i drive it even at 10 mpg (gets better then that) it will only cost me 180 including the second car worth of Gas driving out to pick it up.

**nlped** · 08-20-2009, 04:04 PM

Just be very conscious of the oil level, or it will cost a lot more than $400.

chuckthetruck · 08-20-2009, 04:07 PM

Yeah...i will probably buy a case and check the level every fill up...every 2 hours..(7-8 hour trip) what do you think?

**nlped** · 08-20-2009, 04:22 PM

Go for it! And have your "chase" vehicle follow you to watch for a sudden indication of excess oil loss. If his windshield is getting "oiled" it might be time to reconsider your trip

. I don't guess anyone has actually asked, but how bad is the leak?

chuckthetruck · 08-20-2009, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by nlped

Go for it! And have your "chase" vehicle follow you to watch for a sudden indication of excess oil loss. If his windshield is getting "oiled" it might be time to reconsider your trip

. I don't guess anyone has actually asked, but how bad is the leak?

Well going off a buddy...he said pretty good size while sitting still...but I had the rear seal on the tranny replaced and then had it serviced...they found nothing leaking..but..not sure..the friend is pretty good mechanically..he said he knows the difference between ATF and oil...but the oil changer didnt see a leak..i am just not taking chances.

clinebarger · 08-20-2009, 04:34 PM

Lucus oil treatment might slow it down a bit

fiddy9apache · 08-20-2009, 04:39 PM

if it was me i would get thicker oil for the drive home.

chuckthetruck · 08-20-2009, 05:22 PM

more good ideas...thanks guys..i will have pictures up when I get it here

chuckthetruck · 08-20-2009, 05:49 PM

Well it is official as long as nothing weird happens to chuck (my truck) then he will be home Sunday in Missouri. Should be a fun road trip. Anyone know at what speed a 350 gets the most optimal gas mileage.

71swb4x4 · 08-20-2009, 05:54 PM

This trip sounds like a cheap way to rust proof the bottom of your truck.

fiddy9apache · 08-20-2009, 05:56 PM

since its its fuel injected i would drive 65-70. i would guess it has a 3.08 gear so it will cruise just fine on the hwy at high speeds.

87Bob · 08-20-2009, 06:18 PM

If you check it after 50, 100, and 150 miles you'll have a good idea how much your losing for a given distance. Then you can be sure to stop before you lose to much. Be sure to check your oil pressure gage (or the idiot light) when you start up and that will give you a safety check backup.

pig rig · 08-20-2009, 09:39 PM

and don't forget to call up the indiana dot and ask where to send the bill for re oiling the roads for them

if its going through a lot I'd look into finding some of that cheep reprocessed oil that you can buy in the 2 & 5 gal. jugs

**fine69** · 08-24-2009, 01:11 PM

Did you get it home?

**nlped** · 08-24-2009, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by fine69

Did you get it home?

^^^ What he said

chuckthetruck · 08-25-2009, 01:31 PM

Yes sirs we got home last night...about 1 am. I had an interesting weekend..nothing dealing with the truck...just other stuff happening over the weekend. I hope to have some pictures up today!

87Bob · 08-25-2009, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by chuckthetruck

Yes sirs we got home last night...about 1 am. I had an interesting weekend..nothing dealing with the truck...just other stuff happening over the weekend. I hope to have some pictures up today!

Glad you made it home ok!

**nlped** · 08-25-2009, 04:00 PM

Congratulations on the safe trip...

dan76 · 08-25-2009, 11:49 PM

How much oil did you consume? What was your fuel mileage?

chuckthetruck · 08-26-2009, 12:10 AM

well believe it or not i did not consume any oil or VERY little. I checked it often (at least 5 times in the 8 hour trip) and nothing was missing. So not sure what they were talking about.

Mileage wise...well that is hard to tell...I found that my gas gauge is off seeing that it is a 16 gallon tank and i filled up at 1/4 left and only put 9 gallon in it.

If i had to take a guess...i would guess between 15-17 mpg.

08-20-2009, 12:55 PM	#1
chuckthetruck Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Moberly MO Posts: 59	What kind of Damage... Can i be looking at driving my 87 sierra 1/2 Ton 457 miles with a rear main seal leaking on it? Bill

08-20-2009, 01:58 PM	#3
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: What kind of Damage... ^^^What he said. Just be sure and keep tabs on the oil level!!! __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

08-20-2009, 03:27 PM	#4
chuckthetruck Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Moberly MO Posts: 59	Re: What kind of Damage... Thank you for the help. I am hoping to get my truck home this weekend from Indiana.

08-20-2009, 03:46 PM	#5
87Bob Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Franklin Indiana Posts: 635	Re: What kind of Damage... Where in Indiana? I'm in Franklin (25miles south of Indy). Orginally from Parkville MO __________________ My Truck's not leaking its marking its territory! Last edited by 87Bob; 08-20-2009 at 03:47 PM.

08-20-2009, 04:04 PM	#7
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: What kind of Damage... Just be very conscious of the oil level, or it will cost a lot more than $400. __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

08-20-2009, 04:07 PM	#8
chuckthetruck Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Moberly MO Posts: 59	Re: What kind of Damage... Yeah...i will probably buy a case and check the level every fill up...every 2 hours..(7-8 hour trip) what do you think?

08-20-2009, 04:22 PM	#9
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: What kind of Damage... Go for it! And have your "chase" vehicle follow you to watch for a sudden indication of excess oil loss. If his windshield is getting "oiled" it might be time to reconsider your trip . I don't guess anyone has actually asked, but how bad is the leak? __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

08-20-2009, 04:34 PM	#11
clinebarger Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 6,370	Re: What kind of Damage... Lucus oil treatment might slow it down a bit

08-20-2009, 04:39 PM	#12
fiddy9apache Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: ftw tex Posts: 682	Re: What kind of Damage... if it was me i would get thicker oil for the drive home.

08-20-2009, 05:22 PM	#13
chuckthetruck Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Moberly MO Posts: 59	Re: What kind of Damage... more good ideas...thanks guys..i will have pictures up when I get it here

08-20-2009, 05:49 PM	#14
chuckthetruck Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Moberly MO Posts: 59	Re: What kind of Damage... Well it is official as long as nothing weird happens to chuck (my truck) then he will be home Sunday in Missouri. Should be a fun road trip. Anyone know at what speed a 350 gets the most optimal gas mileage.

08-20-2009, 05:54 PM	#15
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: What kind of Damage... This trip sounds like a cheap way to rust proof the bottom of your truck. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

08-20-2009, 05:56 PM	#16
fiddy9apache Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: ftw tex Posts: 682	Re: What kind of Damage... since its its fuel injected i would drive 65-70. i would guess it has a 3.08 gear so it will cruise just fine on the hwy at high speeds.

08-20-2009, 06:18 PM	#17
87Bob Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Franklin Indiana Posts: 635	Re: What kind of Damage... If you check it after 50, 100, and 150 miles you'll have a good idea how much your losing for a given distance. Then you can be sure to stop before you lose to much. Be sure to check your oil pressure gage (or the idiot light) when you start up and that will give you a safety check backup. __________________ My Truck's not leaking its marking its territory!

08-20-2009, 09:39 PM	#18
pig rig Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: washington the state Posts: 730	Re: What kind of Damage... and don't forget to call up the indiana dot and ask where to send the bill for re oiling the roads for them if its going through a lot I'd look into finding some of that cheep reprocessed oil that you can buy in the 2 & 5 gal. jugs __________________ my sports car rolls on six wheels only because I'm to fat to get in and out of new corvette http://hubgarage.s3.amazonaws.com/ph...ped_detail.JPG



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08-24-2009, 01:11 PM	#19
fine69 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Urbana,Ohio,USA Posts: 4,618	Re: What kind of Damage... Did you get it home? __________________ 2008 Chevy HHR 1/2 panel. 1949 Chevy Panel truck(just sittin, waiting) Board member #6

08-25-2009, 01:31 PM	#21
chuckthetruck Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Moberly MO Posts: 59	Re: What kind of Damage... Yes sirs we got home last night...about 1 am. I had an interesting weekend..nothing dealing with the truck...just other stuff happening over the weekend. I hope to have some pictures up today! Last edited by chuckthetruck; 08-25-2009 at 01:31 PM. Reason: forgot something

08-25-2009, 04:00 PM	#23
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: What kind of Damage... Congratulations on the safe trip... __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

08-25-2009, 11:49 PM	#24
dan76 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Salt Lake City UT Posts: 441	Re: What kind of Damage... How much oil did you consume? What was your fuel mileage?

08-26-2009, 12:10 AM	#25
chuckthetruck Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Moberly MO Posts: 59	Re: What kind of Damage... well believe it or not i did not consume any oil or VERY little. I checked it often (at least 5 times in the 8 hour trip) and nothing was missing. So not sure what they were talking about. Mileage wise...well that is hard to tell...I found that my gas gauge is off seeing that it is a 16 gallon tank and i filled up at 1/4 left and only put 9 gallon in it. If i had to take a guess...i would guess between 15-17 mpg.

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