Does this look like normal dirt/grime on the bottom of my L99 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

steaksauce28 · 11-05-2022, 12:41 PM

Just noticed this while cleaning it today. I'd imagine it's just what happens to a car after 12 years but wanted to get some other eyes on it for input. Haven't noticed any issues while driving.

LS1Formulation · 11-07-2022, 07:45 AM

Either you need a new oil pan gasket, or more likely, your timing cover seal is shot. It's hard to tell when the oil is that old, it migrates everywhere. I'd take degreaser and a power washer to that, clean it all off, then add some leak detecting dye to your oil and drive it a few hundred miles. Then get underneath with a blacklight and you'll likely see the source.

1JEWLDSSRS · 11-07-2022, 09:43 AM

Agreed with LS1. Looks like you have some seepage from some where and over time the road dirt and dust has covered it up looking like that. Plus the discoloration of the metal.

Risingson05 · 11-09-2022, 03:22 PM

Also looks like the metal brackett for your wire harness that goes under the front of oil pan isn’t secured .. the metal brackett that hold the red power wire

11-05-2022, 12:41 PM	#1
steaksauce28 Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: Pulaski, NY Posts: 31	Does this look like normal dirt/grime on the bottom of my L99 Just noticed this while cleaning it today. I'd imagine it's just what happens to a car after 12 years but wanted to get some other eyes on it for input. Haven't noticed any issues while driving. Attached Images

11-07-2022, 09:43 AM	#3
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 11,381	Agreed with LS1. Looks like you have some seepage from some where and over time the road dirt and dust has covered it up looking like that. Plus the discoloration of the metal. __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.

11-09-2022, 03:22 PM	#4
Risingson05 Drives: 2015 zl1 m6 Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Alaska Posts: 702	Also looks like the metal brackett for your wire harness that goes under the front of oil pan isn’t secured .. the metal brackett that hold the red power wire __________________ 791whp 699 ft lbs torque on E30 - ported sc /heads by boost mode racing - PAT G cam /Tune PB:10.7 @133.9

11-07-2022, 07:45 AM	#2
LS1Formulation Drives: '13 Camaro SS '98 Firebird Formula Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Grand Rapids, Mi Posts: 76	Either you need a new oil pan gasket, or more likely, your timing cover seal is shot. It's hard to tell when the oil is that old, it migrates everywhere. I'd take degreaser and a power washer to that, clean it all off, then add some leak detecting dye to your oil and drive it a few hundred miles. Then get underneath with a blacklight and you'll likely see the source.