12-29-2008, 07:45 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Santa Cruz,
CA
Cobra Make, Engine: SPF 2613 Titanium w/Black, Roush 402SR
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Originally Posted by patrickt
I have used it many times. It is "the FE's friend." I've had small oil leaks that were traveling, almost imperceptibly, down the block and then tracking back and dropping from what appeared to be the rear seal, the transmission, and even a spot on the frame! Using the UV dye let me find the origin (intake/head spot) and fix it.
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I second Patrick's recommendation. I bought an inexpensive UV kit from Summit that came with dye for oil and coolant. I was able to verify that the oil leak that I had was not coming from the valve covers or intake. If you need more dye, you can buy it at Napa (PN 765-2661).
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