The ultimate answer is a drip pan placed under the car in the garage!
Cheers,
Nigel
46 TC #0710
73 Triumph Trident 750cc (yes, the bike leaks too)
> -----Original Message-----
> From: David Tinker [SMTP:david.tinker@virgin.net]
> Sent: November 24, 1999 2:02 PM
> To: MGs
> Subject: XPAG Rear crankshaft oilseal.
>
> Does anyone have the ultimate answer to solving the rear crank oil leak
> which I have on my 51TD and which I do not want to have on the 54 TF which
> I
> am currently rebuilding. Here in the UK a seal kit is manufactured by a
> well
> known firm but I am told by people who have fitted it that it does not
> always work. I am also aware that a Mr Bob Schapel of Sydney Australia
> used
> to supply a seal kit which involved machining the crankshaft flange down
> to
> 92mm dia (except where the flywheel fits ) to accept the seal and the seal
> housing was attached to rear main bearing cap. Does anyone have details of
> this?.
>
> I am also informed that crankcase compression is responsible for forcing
> the
> oil through the reverse screw oil thrower, and that if you deal with the
> crankcase compression you solve the oil leak.!!!!!!.
>
> All advice will be gratefully received.
>
> Regards
>
> David Tinker mailto:david.tinker@virgin.net
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