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Leak Free Type IV, Pipe Dream? |
thomasotten |
Aug 15 2004, 06:44 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,547 Joined: 16-November 03 From: San Antonio, Texas Member No.: 1,349 |
I was replacing a motor mount on my engine as I prepare to stab it back into the car. I got my hands full of oily grease crap. It just got me wondering about the possibility of a "leak free" motor. I started to look for leaks, and you know my engine didn't have any dripping leaks, it just gets coated with oil nevertheless. I know the real gushers are the pushrod tubes seals, and the oil cooler seals. But mine are fine, and my car doesn't drip any large amounts of oil. Obviously I have a small leak (or several leaks) that cause the engine, and engine compartment to get coated with gunk. Why the heck are these engines so dirty?
As I start to consider rebuilding, I want to know if it is possible to build the engine so it doens't leak. Period. Any tips? |
newdeal2 |
Aug 15 2004, 07:00 PM
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I beleive it can be done with very careful assembly, proper tourques, good pushrod seals and the right use of sealers, etc. Jake's video covers some of this and I am sure others will chime in with the best techniques...I know I look forward to them since I am close to assembly.
One thing Iam certain will be helpful is the elimination of the copper gaskets and lapping the cylinders. This apears to be the most common place next to the pushrod seals. If I am correct the green seals are the best [but my Pelican gasket set came with 2 colors, green and black...not sure why]. Peter |
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