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| Curvie Roadlover |
 Mar 10 2003, 08:12 PM
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I have an oil leak on my '76 that seems to not follow usual patterns. The leak only occurrs when the car is warming up. It doesn't leak when it's just sitting and it doesn't leak near as bad (almost not at all) once the car warms up. It drips off the oil filter, but I can see the oil dripping from the oil cooler above, onto the filter. At it's worst, it drips about a drop a second. I suspect the oil cooler seals, but, wouldn't that leak all the time, not just at warm-up? And it certainly seems like the drip wouldn't slow down when the car is warmed up if it was the cooler seals. I also kept an eye on the oil pressure sensor and didn't see any oil leaking in that area. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
Thanks in advance for your thoughts, Tom |
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| Alfred |
Mar 10 2003, 09:21 PM
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This item from the Eastwood Company http://www.eastwoodcompany.com may be helpful. (The "fluorescence-enhancing glasses" could be cool too).
Alfred Tracerline Leakfinder Kit Item No. - 46158 Find the Leak Source - Leaking automotive fluids are more that just a nuisance. They could indicate a serious mechanical problem. The Tracerline LeakFinder Kit includes everything you need to trace A/C, Oil, Coolant, Power Steering, ATF, Fuel, Hydraulic and Auto Body Leaks. Contents: 12 volt 50 watt Inspection Lamp with battery clips, Fluorescence-enhancing glasses, Fluorescent dyes (3), A/C Dye Injector, A/C Hose Assembly, R-12 Adapter/Purge fitting, Extension Straws to fill injector, Dye Cleaner, Underhood Service Labels and complete instructions. Regular Price: $69.99 This item is in stock. |
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Curvie Roadlover Mysterious oil leak Mar 10 2003, 08:12 PM
TonyAKAVW I'm troubleshooting an oil leak myself and had... Mar 10 2003, 08:49 PM cha914 I know one thing that helps is to get some spray b... Mar 10 2003, 09:45 PM Curvie Roadlover I was looking in the 914 tech manual, and on page ... Mar 23 2003, 07:12 AM Dave_Darling See the big slot-head screw thing on the lower fro... Mar 23 2003, 12:05 PM Mike D. pressure sensor and cooler seal leaks appear at th... Mar 23 2003, 06:23 PM Dave_Darling Warmer oil is thinner and gives you lower pressure... Mar 23 2003, 07:09 PM
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