| onefastmustang |
07-01-2007 11:24 PM |
Weird place for an oil leak....
Or is it..
Every time I think I have all of the gremlins gone I get a new one.. :LOL:
This one is oil collecting on top of the timing cover of my 351 just below the dizzy in a little puddle.. Suggestions as to where that might coming from?? I clean it up, it comes back. I tried tracing the source but no dice.. Is it possible its seeping up through the timing cover like texas tea... :LOL:
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| CHANMADD |
07-01-2007 11:29 PM |
Oil runs downhill,check the dizzy!
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| Jac Mac |
07-02-2007 12:55 AM |
Check the two short upper bolts that secure the timing cover to the block,I find these have a tendency to come loose over time and allow oil to get past the gasket, not sure why but often wonder if its a combo of fuel pump eccentric & pump vibration. A 'nordlock' washer on each should prevent it if this is the problem.
Jac Mac
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| lovehamr |
07-02-2007 05:49 AM |
I've had the front intake manifold/block seal right behind the dis. leak and cause that same thing. Did you use the cork gasket or a bead of silicone?
Steve
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| Manowar |
07-02-2007 06:08 AM |
All of the above -if no luck, dye with black light.
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| bobcowan |
07-02-2007 07:54 AM |
There's a new tool available for finding oil leaks. It injects a petroleum based smoke into the engine. Where the smoke comes out is also where the oil comes out. Takes about 15 minutes to find the leak. Find a shop that has one of these, and pay whatever they're asking. It will save you hours of work.
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| Excaliber |
07-02-2007 10:16 AM |
New tool? I thought Lucas invented something like that years ago. Where the smoke comes out is where the wires leak... :D
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| onefastmustang |
07-02-2007 02:28 PM |
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