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| dax1969 |
 Jun 27 2014, 06:30 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 400 Joined: 10-March 14 From: belgium Member No.: 17,103 Region Association: None 
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Good afternoon,
My shop just called that the small oil leak I have on my 73 2.0 is situated down on the oiltubes (or do you call it push rod tubes ?) and that he needs the pull the engine to fix the issue. For my knowledge (I'm no mechanic) is the oil leak usually caused by bad/dried out seals or can the tubes have an issue themselves. In short, is it best to replace all seals or also all tubes ? thks yr advice note : can I it drive for a while with this small leak and fix the issue in winter or does it need urgent attention ? Car is in the shop for 5 weeks now to fix the rustissue on my aft bottomfloor and realy want to drive it for a couple of weeks or till winter falls in. krgds Dax |
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| stugray |
Jun 27 2014, 07:13 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,825 Joined: 17-September 09 From: Longmont, CO Member No.: 10,819 Region Association: None |
Dax,
Inspect the pushrod tubes and verify that they are all straight and not bent. The seals can be easily replaced without removing the engine then you need to reset your valve clearances. With the covers are off, make sure the springs are installed that hold the pushrod tubes in place. What size engine do you have? I have a complete extra set of pushrod tubes if yours are damaged (they should not be). I also have an extra set of the retention springs. I also have a complete set of pushrod tube seals that I will probably just throw in your package. If you order new seals get the Viton type they are better than the cheaper versions in the seal kits. If you are in no hurry, have any other parts sent to me & I'll put them all in your package. Stu |
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| dax1969 |
Jun 27 2014, 07:30 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 400 Joined: 10-March 14 From: belgium Member No.: 17,103 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(stugray @ Jun 27 2014, 03:13 PM)  Dax, Inspect the pushrod tubes and verify that they are all straight and not bent. The seals can be easily replaced without removing the engine then you need to reset your valve clearances. With the covers are off, make sure the springs are installed that hold the pushrod tubes in place. What size engine do you have? I have a complete extra set of pushrod tubes if yours are damaged (they should not be). I also have an extra set of the retention springs. I also have a complete set of pushrod tube seals that I will probably just throw in your package. If you order new seals get the Viton type they are better than the cheaper versions in the seal kits. If you are in no hurry, have any other parts sent to me & I'll put them all in your package. Stu Thks, the pushrodtubes can be easily found overhere. It looks like the seals is bit more difficult (can only find in ACM and MVQ fm Elring) Is this a good kit ? http://www.autoatlanta.com/results.php?par...20109%20345%20a thks Dax |
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dax1969 oil leak - need advice Jun 27 2014, 06:30 AM
cary A couple thoughts. First, it really depends on how... Jun 27 2014, 06:54 AM
dax1969
A couple thoughts. First, it really depends on ho... Jun 27 2014, 07:01 AM 914itis Yes they are caused by dry cracked seals and can b... Jun 27 2014, 06:54 AM dax1969
Holy sh*t... scary...
I've read as much as ... Jun 27 2014, 07:14 AM cary It's easier with the engine out. But the R... Jun 27 2014, 07:19 AM luskesq AA can probably get you the seals but if you do a ... Jun 27 2014, 08:18 AM bdstone914 Auto Atlanta has few fans on this site due to poor... Jun 27 2014, 08:23 AM Racer Chris Mia at Auto Atlanta is from Belgium.
In fact, she ... Jun 27 2014, 08:42 AM dax1969
thks guys... just bought new Viton seals @ PP
... Jun 27 2014, 08:55 AM Cap'n Krusty A professional mechanic should easily be able to r... Jun 27 2014, 09:09 AM Dave_Darling The key is that you only have to pull the tubes ha... Jun 27 2014, 12:30 PM Cap'n Krusty If you want to really get them clean, they can be ... Jun 27 2014, 12:46 PM |
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