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Went to fix Minor Oil Leaks on Taco Plate, Not Expecting this |
914Sixer |
Jan 24 2015, 08:07 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,872 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I knew I had problems at the taco plate because it was really leaking there. Lots of grime and oil. I suspected a bad o ring, missing bolt crush washer or some one left the paper gasket off. Started to clean off the area when I found lots of RTV under the dirt. I started peeling back the layers and found 1/4 of the case ring was missing. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif) No damage anywhere to the rest of the case or the motor bar. I am lost as to how this got damaged. The only thing that comes to mind is a floor jack. I guess I will be looking for a new case and doing an overhaul. I just love DAPO's.
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mepstein |
Jan 24 2015, 08:26 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,253 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
maybe one of the knowledgeable engine builders will have another solution. You can't be the first to have this issue.
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saigon71 |
Jan 24 2015, 09:43 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,998 Joined: 1-June 09 From: Dillsburg, PA Member No.: 10,428 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Unreal!
Sorry to hear about this, that's brutal. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) Hopefully someone will have a solution to save you an overhaul and new case. |
eeyore |
Jan 24 2015, 10:25 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 889 Joined: 8-January 04 From: meridian, id Member No.: 1,533 Region Association: None |
I had a similar problem, just not as big.
I machined a 1/4" thick piece of aluminum with a groove around the outer edge to hold a big o-ring and a small countersunk area around each bolt hole for small o-rings. It held good. I could draw up dimensions for another. It isn't a complicated thing to machine. I'd pay $100 to have another duplicated if it helped me avoid a rebuild. Here is a picture of my nylon prototype . |
Mark Henry |
Jan 24 2015, 11:40 PM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
Ouch... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Mark's idea is likely the best solution for now. |
thelogo |
Jan 25 2015, 12:05 AM
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Senior Member Group: Retired Members Posts: 1,510 Joined: 6-April 10 Member No.: 11,572 Region Association: None |
Ahem
But how did this happen :?? And If I don't have a taco plate then what do I have Xplain in depth please |
veekry9 |
Jan 25 2015, 04:46 AM
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OldMember Group: Retired Members Posts: 3,068 Joined: 17-June 13 From: TO Member No.: 16,025 Region Association: Canada |
Another job for epoxy,as advertised on tv.
Try the JB Weld or LePage Steel to build up the broken lip oversized then carefully grind back to the original dimensions to carry and seat the seal. Clean well before application,a "key"to assist adhesion is a good idea.I've drilled a series of fine holes and inserted ss wire pins to fit at odd angles. 1mm drill,1mm wire.A roughened surface will work best for adhesion,superclean.Ideally grind back to within .005"of original surfaces. Won't be pretty in appearance,only in utility. |
Harpo |
Jan 25 2015, 07:10 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,304 Joined: 21-August 11 From: Motor City aka Detroit Member No.: 13,469 Region Association: None |
Jewels is a good idea as well as Mark's plug idea. Is it possible that you ran over some road debris? Good luck
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mepstein |
Jan 25 2015, 07:27 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,253 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Combination of jb weld to recreate lip and aluminum plug. Combining the two will look more factory than getto. Bet it lasts the life of the engine. Way cheaper to try than a rebuild.
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Mark Henry |
Jan 25 2015, 09:03 AM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
Ahem But how did this happen :?? And If I don't have a taco plate then what do I have Xplain in depth please Why is not the question there is only fix. Fix it like above and then if you don't like the ghetto fix start collecting for a new long block. It was hit with force, hammer, rock, whatever, I don't see a jack doing that. |
ChrisFoley |
Jan 25 2015, 09:38 AM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,920 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None |
I've fixed that before - in my shop.
Not in service, only with the case disassembled, although it would be "possible" without doing a teardown. A good welder can build up the aluminum so the seal bore can be recut in a Bridgeport. |
type2man |
Jan 25 2015, 12:11 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 353 Joined: 3-March 09 From: Miami, Fl Member No.: 10,127 Region Association: South East States |
Wait overnight until all the oil is drained, put the strainer back on with the O-ring and then dab the area with Hondabond(google it). It will seal the area just fine. I had a case where the drain bolt was over tightened and the through bolt was stripped. I put the bolt back through with hondabond and tightened the drain plug and this was 10 years ago. Not one drop of oil on the ground since the repair. JB weld sucks!
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rick 918-S |
Jan 25 2015, 12:40 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,433 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
Wait overnight until all the oil is drained, put the strainer back on with the O-ring and then dab the area with Hondabond(google it). It will seal the area just fine. I had a case where the drain bolt was over tightened and the through bolt was stripped. I put the bolt back through with hondabond and tightened the drain plug and this was 10 years ago. Not one drop of oil on the ground since the repair. JB weld sucks! Same principle. I use Yamabond 4 I think. I sealed an active pressure fed oil leak on my 928 engine between the block without pulling the head. Clean, clean, clean, reinstall the cover, apply the Yamabond, let it set over night. Save you from pulling the engine and splitting the case, welding and machining. |
914Sixer |
Jan 25 2015, 07:26 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,872 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I got the car this way from previous owner. I am just now getting around to the underside stuff and getting ready to pull the rockers. I was just planning to put new lower gaskets, new tube o rings and valve covers.
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914forme |
Jan 25 2015, 07:54 PM
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Times a wastin', get wrenchin'! Group: Members Posts: 3,896 Joined: 24-July 04 From: Dayton, Ohio Member No.: 2,388 Region Association: None |
Real way with out replacing the case. Drop the engine.Mount on a stand, flip it over, clean it up very well, take a piece of copper and form a dam on the inside following the radi you need. This will save you from having to machine the darn thing. And then get some one to TIG weld it up for you. You can then grind it back to the proper look, and be done. Thats the simple way out. IT won't look quite the same, but it will be functional.
The cheap way: Yamhabond the taco plate to the case. I love Yamhabond, great stuff, between it and some Teflon Locktite stuff used to seal pipe fittings my -4s where always leak free. Or use both, fix it, then use sealant to make sure it does not leak. |
mikedsilva |
Jul 3 2015, 04:52 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 90 Joined: 23-February 15 From: Australia Member No.: 18,462 Region Association: Australia and New Zealand |
so glad i found this thread... i have the same problem.
How did you go about fixing it? I am getting an aluminium plate laser cut. Then I plan to clean the area perfectly and use yamabond or similar.. bolt it in and hopefully never need to do anything else... My engine is on a stand so I can turn it upside down... Curious to find out if you repaired or replaced? |
914Sixer |
Jul 3 2015, 05:49 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,872 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region |
It went for the replacement case. There wasn't anybody with welding skills that wanted to weld the case.
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Luke M |
Jul 3 2015, 06:01 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,370 Joined: 8-February 05 From: WNY Member No.: 3,574 Region Association: North East States |
Looks like someone may have jacked the car up on there in the past? |
bandjoey |
Jul 3 2015, 11:29 PM
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bandjoey Group: Members Posts: 4,923 Joined: 26-September 07 From: Bedford Tx Member No.: 8,156 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Is this the really be careful very low torque center bolt ?
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Mark Henry |
Jul 4 2015, 05:44 AM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
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