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Mystery oil leak |
Mayne |
Mar 12 2017, 09:40 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 254 Joined: 28-February 17 From: NM Member No.: 20,880 Region Association: None |
Hi everyone, I picked up a 75 914 last summer and have finally gotten it running well enough to drive (which I want to do!). The problem is, a substantial oil leak that I thought I'd fixed is still there. Previously, it would spray oil from the lower drivers side at revs above idle. Not finding a clear source, I dropped the motor and resealed the oil pump, which really seemed like the issue. Motor back in now and the leak is the same. It seems to rev or crankcase pressure related, but now I'm thinking pushrod tubes or valve cover gasket. Any thoughts would be much appreciated.
I'll give a proper introduction with some photos soon. Cheers! |
Mayne |
Mar 18 2017, 11:59 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 254 Joined: 28-February 17 From: NM Member No.: 20,880 Region Association: None |
THANK YOU!! Oil leak fixed.
Missing thermostat pulley, no bolt: (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i1322.photobucket.com-20880-1489859949.1.jpg) New, super fancy bolt: (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i1322.photobucket.com-20880-1489859949.2.jpg) Drove it for half an hour and other than a few whiffs of oil burning off the heat exchangers, looks good. What fun cars! My 944 turbo and Boxster are amazing cars, but the 914 feels so light and interactive, and the torque makes it quite entertaining. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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