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Pat Martone · 03-13-2012, 05:38 AM

I am trying to determine why, when my engine is running, engine oil is leaking out of the rear driver side, cylinder head stud/nut. Oil is slowly oozing out between the stud itself and the nut. This has been occurring for quite a while, as the tell-tale signs are there with the rear of the engine from the cylinder head down being wet from the oil dripping from that stud/nut.
There are no other engine issues that I am aware of.
Should I be worried about this?
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thank you.

03-13-2012, 05:38 AM	#1
Pat Martone Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 495	Why is oil leaking out of a cylinder head stud/nut? I am trying to determine why, when my engine is running, engine oil is leaking out of the rear driver side, cylinder head stud/nut. Oil is slowly oozing out between the stud itself and the nut. This has been occurring for quite a while, as the tell-tale signs are there with the rear of the engine from the cylinder head down being wet from the oil dripping from that stud/nut. There are no other engine issues that I am aware of. Should I be worried about this? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you.