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Re: Dipstick leaks

To: "dano" <dano@n-jcenter.com>, <triumphs@Autox.Team.Net>
Subject: Re: Dipstick leaks
From: "Bill and Sal Birney" <birneybs@onaustralia.com.au>
Date: Sun, 23 Feb 1997 18:28:26 +1100
Dano

>        I have a minor problem with my 77 Spitfire.  Oil seems to be
coming up
> from the oil dipstick tube area - the dipstick is not stoping it.  Two
> questions, is this normal, and what material to I use to replace that
seal
> around the dipstick that seems to have deteriorated?

This is most likely moe a problem of excess crankcase presssure. Check the
breathers and see if they are blocked.

Bill and Sal Birney
'70 GT6+ (RHD)
'67 Spitfire MkII (restoration)
'69 Spitfire MkIII (Sal's, in queue)

birneybs@onaustralia.com.au

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