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Date: Fri, 17 Oct 1997 10:33:42 -0700 (PDT)
From: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>
Subject: RE: oil leaks
Les Meyer, author of the PDLJMPR (or however that is spelled) Spridget web
page, claimes to have built a no-leak engine. He explaines how in his
tech tips. Maybe we should ask him if it is still a no-leak engine..:)
Larry, it sounds like you have installed the rear mein seal kit. Did you
do it yourself? How difficult is it? Would you recommend it?
Ulix
On Fri, 17 Oct 1997, Larry G. Miller wrote:
> 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
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