This plate usually leaks because one or more of its bolts passes through
oilways in the block. I think it's the upper bolts. The treatment
suggested by those more knowledgeable than I is to use Lok-Tite on these
bolts.
In article <6f.14ff2323.282ab204@aol.com>, Baruchguz@aol.com wrote:
> To the list:
>
> I have an oil leak which seems to be eminating from the crankcase ventilation
> pipe area. There are no hoses attached to this pipe so it is not fitted with
> the closed crankcase ventialation system, and it points directly downward.
> This pipe starts at the inspection/ service plate attached to the side of the
> engine, directly behind the distributor/ vacuum advance. I do not know what
> this plate is called but it is bolted on with 8 -10 bolts. Perhaps the leak
> is from a gasket behind this plate. If anyone ou there can provide some
> insight , It would be greatly appreciated. The engine is not original to the
> car, a series V as there are no numbers on the block where they should be but
> the carbs are D50 Strombergs.
>
> Kurt
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