Robert, good advice. Thanks. I have owned the car since 1979 and it dripped
a little bit then. The drips are more like leaks now and I just assumed that
it was old gaskets/seals.
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From: Robert Lang [mailto:lang@isis.mit.edu]
Sent: Fri 12/28/2007 3:32 PM
To: Jim Berg
Cc: 6pack@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [6pack] oil leak fixes
Hi,
Before you go and replace all your seals, take some time and try to figure
out why the engine is leaking. Seals can and do dry out, but most leaks
come from another source - crankcase pressurization. So, you should do a
leakdown test to see if your rings are okay first. Otherwise, you'll
replace the seals and the motor will start leaking in 100 miles. Maybe
less.
As far as the sealing block thing, they used to show up on eBay every now
and then.
But if I was to spend $50 or $100 for a new gizmo for the engine and that
gizmo didn't contribute to the overall health of the engine, I'd be pretty
dissapointed. Rather, spend $50 - $100 for a cheap leakdown guage and find
out why the motor leaks.
regards,
rml
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