 is a leak-free Type IV possible? |
|
|
|
Porsche, and the Porsche crest are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.
This site is not affiliated with Porsche in any way. Its only purpose is to provide an online forum for car enthusiasts. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. |
|
|
| jmitro |
 Dec 21 2019, 08:01 PM
Post
#1
|
|
Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 713 Joined: 23-July 15 From: Oklahoma Member No.: 18,986 Region Association: None 
 |
my 2056 Type IV leaks a couple of 3-4" oil spots every time I drive it, which is a couple days a week lately. the drain plug has a new copper washer, and the taco plate has new rubber and paper gaskets with gasket sealant.
I think the leak is from the case halves. Mobil1 10W-30. Would a higher weight oil make a difference? Man, I hate oil leaks! |
   |
 
|
  |
Replies
| injunmort |
Dec 22 2019, 10:28 AM
Post
#2
|
|
Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,024 Joined: 12-April 10 From: sugarloaf ny Member No.: 11,604 Region Association: North East States |
not to be argumentative but I have never dropped an engine from a 914 that was not covered in oily crud, especially under the cylinder cooling tins. the base gaskets scrub from use and they leak, two different metals and expansion rates, oil gets by. pushrod tube seals and oil cooler seals are notorious for leaking over time. curt, I think your recollection of your 63 bsa is clouded. they leak from the rocker shafts, the poorly designed plain bush on drive side of crank and the shitty felt gasket on the trans mainshaft. my 51 goldstar is as oil tight as can be and it pisses oil when ridden more than around the block. they all leak at the cylinder block/ case surface. least I have ever seen is my bmw r75, but it still weeps when ridden at the cylinders.
|
|
|
|
Posts in this topic
jmitro is a leak-free Type IV possible? Dec 21 2019, 08:01 PM
914forme Yes, did it for many years when I auto-Xed my 914-... Dec 21 2019, 08:24 PM 914forme If it is a case leak, then you will have to split ... Dec 21 2019, 08:25 PM injunmort can a 60's era british motorcycle be made leak... Dec 21 2019, 08:55 PM
KELTY360
can a 60's era british motorcycle be made lea... Dec 21 2019, 11:38 PM oakdalecurtis I’ve owned my stock 76 2.0 with 120,000 miles fo... Dec 21 2019, 09:02 PM TheCabinetmaker I rode a 62 bsa 650 pre unit construction for many... Dec 22 2019, 12:28 AM TheCabinetmaker Oh yeah, 914 doesn't leak oil either Dec 22 2019, 12:28 AM JawjaPorsche I heard 914s stop leaking oil when they run out of... Dec 22 2019, 04:35 AM Jett We have three drivable 914’s and only one leaks ... Dec 22 2019, 08:55 AM KSCarrera Fully-synthetic oils will create leaks, which is o... Dec 22 2019, 11:27 AM jmitro Try swapping to a semi-synthetic – or a modern m... Dec 22 2019, 12:19 PM porschetub
Fully-synthetic oils will create leaks, which is ... Dec 22 2019, 01:19 PM Jamie I hesitate to say this, but the only oil leak my 7... Dec 22 2019, 12:33 PM bandjoey OT: I thought at first you were talking about le... Dec 23 2019, 11:36 AM DRPHIL914 Very possible. I have been leek free since droppin... Dec 23 2019, 12:03 PM |
1 User(s) are reading this topic (1 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)
0 Members:
|
Lo-Fi Version | Time is now: 4th June 2025 - 05:22 AM |
Invision Power Board
v9.1.4 © 2025 IPS, Inc.