There is no easy way to fix a rear seal problem although I noticed after
my car overheated, it seemed to greatly reduce the rear seal leak.
I figure it sort of "heat formed" the waxy rope thing rear seal.
I do not recommend this method!!
As far as valve cover sealing, smear a little wheel bearing grease
on the gasket surfaces. They always want to weep a little at
the front and back.....
Best Regards,
Jim
Chesapeake Va
----- Original Message -----
From: datsunmike
Sent: Sunday, September 01, 2002 7:59 PM
To: Mike; Datsun Forum
Subject: Re: oil leak?
Run on is usually caused by too low an octane although too much advance or a
high idle can cause the problem. I suggest using high test.
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike" <datsun_sports@hotmail.com>
To: "Datsun Forum" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, August 31, 2002 1:09 PM
Subject: oil leak?
> well thx to datsunmike I have the car idling pretty good although it needs
a
> little more attention. it runs on after I cut the ignition off. what
usually
> causes this?
>
> I was getting ready to take the car for a test run. I went into the house
> for my wallet and as I walked out of the garage I noticed a dinner plate
> sized oil pool under the engine. during the carb adjustment I noticed that
> oil was leaking from the front corner on the driver side of the valve
cover
> gasket. I tightened the two bolts down and it stopped. hopefully it was
run
> off from there getting to the floor although I cannot seem to find its
> course. with the engine running the drip increased a little however there
> may be excess somewhere and the engine wiggling may be causing it to drip.
I
> had the engine running for about 30 minutes during the carb adjustment.
when
> I look under the vehicle the drip is running down the tranny where it
meets
> the engine. I hope this is not a rear seal problem. it did not have this
> problem last night when I was playing with it for several hours. I checked
> the stick and it showed good but I did it with the engine still hot. so im
> waiting a few minutes to check it again.
>
>
> any comments, prayers, etc?
>
> thx,
>
> mike in las vegas
>
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