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Date: Fri, 17 Oct 97 17:14:59 UT
From: "Larry G. Miller" <millerls@classic.msn.com>
Subject: RE: FW: oil leaks
If a spridget has any oil pressure at all, there is not much short of
replacing all gaskets that will stop the oil from leaking, and even then there
will be someplace that leaks. If not today, then tomorrow or the next day. As
Ulix states, the venting system is very important on these engines, especially
the ones with PCV valves. The oil filler cap is also vented and needs
replacement from time to time or at least a good cleaning. Even after a
complete rebuild with everything replaced (internal and external including
installing a rear main seal kit), I still had problems getting every thing to
seal. I am down to three drips now, the rear main, the front plate on the
transmission (should have replaced it with the new cover that has a seal), and
the rear end. There are a few things that can be done without pulling the
engine
Valve cover gasket
Side cover gaskets
Copper seals on all of the oil fittings to the block
tube from block to gauge
tube from block to oil filter
etc.
Larry Miller
60 Bugeye
59 Bugeye
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From: owner-spridgets@autox.team.net on behalf of Ulix Goettsch
Sent: 17 October, 1997 9:43 AM
Subject: Re: FW: oil leaks
> 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
Nory,
I can't remember what year Spridget you have, but if you have a PCV valve
(or supposed to have one :), make sure it works (or get one ~$70).
It puts a partial vacuum on the crankcase and significantly reduces oil loss.
Hmm, the silicone idea might be cheaper, though...
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