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Re: Unusual Oil Leak

To: Andrew Sexton <abcs@kc.rr.com>
Subject: Re: Unusual Oil Leak
From: Paul Root <proot@iaces.com>
Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2003 07:26:43 -0500
Check the archives from last week or the week before. You have too much 
pressure in your crankcase. You need to make sure you have to vent 
points. One in, one out.

Paul.

Andrew Sexton wrote:
> Hi all ... "Long time listener, First time caller"  (sorry couldn't
> resist.)
>  
> I've been a proud driver of a '74B-GT for 12 years.  
> I now have an unusual oil leak and I was wondering if anyone else has
> had this problem and maybe has a remedy.
>  
> When I drive the vehicle it sprays oil out of the dip-stick tube.  I can
> drive a 1/4 mile, park the car and end up with a spot on the drive that
> is about 4 inches in diameter.
> If I take the dip-stick out of the tube while the engine is running, oil
> spits out the tube.
> I have tried placing an 'O-ring' on the dip-stick in an attempt to
> create a seal, but to no avail.
> I drove to Victoria British today and bought an old style 'dust cap'
> that fits on the dip-stick and covers the oil tube, but to no avail.  It
> still leaks.
> Has anyone encountered this issue?
>  
> The problem started after I had some work done to the vehicle:
> rebuild of the head
> new main seal
> new oil pan seal
> After this work was done, I had many leaks;  the one described above,
> head gasket, valve cover, and water outlet elbow.
> (if anyone is in the area of Knoxville, TN, I can tell you where not to
> take your vehicle!!..It's a long story and involves much more than
> leaks)
> I have fixed all of the leaks except for the one from the dip-stick
> tube.
>  
> Hopefully someone has an idea.
> Thanks.
>  
> Drew


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