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Re: FW: oil leaks

To: Mark J Bradakis <mjb@Autox.Team.Net>
Subject: Re: FW: oil leaks
From: Gregory Kirk <gkirk@empirenet.com>
Date: Fri, 17 Oct 1997 11:57:55 -0700
Cc: spridgets@triumph.cs.utah.edu
References: <199710171626.KAA21797@triumph.cs.utah.edu>
Reply-to: Gregory Kirk <gkirk@empirenet.com>
Sender: owner-spridgets@Autox.Team.Net
Mark J Bradakis wrote:

> Is there any way to, at least temporarily fix the obligatory Spridget
> oil leaks without pulling the engine?  I'm guessing I'd have to pull
> the
> engine and replace all the gaskets/seals.  But, if I do that, I'll end
>
> up rebuilding, detailing, etc (all the "while I'm at it"s) - Something
> I
> don't really have time for and the car will be laid up for 6 months.
> Anybody have any easy tips that might work (smearing silicone all
> over,
> maybe?)?
>
> -NORY

   Where's it leaking?  Mine was leaking around the rear engine plate
when I got it (freshly reassebled by the PO)  but after stitting a while
the leaking stopped, toherwise it would have been engine pull time.

You should be able to do the old pan seal with the engine in the car,
ditto for the head gasket.

Greg
62 Midget Mk1 948cc


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