List, I would add to what Randall said and suggest that the oil in the engine
should be drained immediately and look for antifreeze. I would also suggest
draining the antifreeze (keep it for later) and replace with ordinary water
until you solve your problem. I understand that antifreeze and bearings don't
make a happy couple. No need to accelerate the wear or corrosion on the
bearings. Once solved I'd run the engine long enough to get hot to drive off
any water left in the oil and then change oil again.
Jerry Van Vlack
----- Original Message -----
From: Randall Young
To: Pat Leask ; TRlist
Sent: Saturday, February 15, 2003 11:39 PM
Subject: RE: Sad, bad news......
> I'm afraid I'm more than a little depressed right now. After two
> years of rebuilding my TR3 I finally got to the point of rolling
> it out side to fire it up. I'm sure you all know that feeling of
> dread vs excitement. Putting aside the fact my gas tank leaks
> (thanks for all the replies with good ideas), I have antifreeze
> AND oil coming out of the oil pressure line !!!! (Do not have the
> gauge on).
Didn't we just go through this last year with Rob Blubaugh ?
Anyway, don't panic just yet. Get some "stop leak" (I like Aluma-seal
brand) and add it to the radiator, then run the engine long enough to get
it
thoroughly warmed. Shut it off, check the oil, if it looks like a
milkshake
then change it. Retorque the head bolts after it cools, just for luck.
Then keep an eye on it for water in the oil. Chances are good it will seal
right up and you'll not have any more trouble with it.
Randall
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