Hi
I had the Gt40 out just before Christmas
The tester said bit of an oil leak, to which I replied yes rear main drips as the car is not used regular, but stops after a couple of heat cycles over a weekend.
He said no this is at front of engine.
So I had a look and sure enough oil leak and spread by pulley making it difficult to see source.
Now front of engine is buried in against firewall and will be a seats out, firewall out job to get in there.
So before I start pulling apart to have a look see what is the consensus of where it may be leaking. Give me a point to start lookin.
Engine Rover 3.9 John Eales worked including a feed for oil to dizzy cog through an external braided hose. Only about 14000 miles n it.
Ideas thanks guys
Ian
Oil Leak Front of Engine
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Oil Leak Front of Engine
Owner of an "On the Road" GT40 Replica by DAX powered by 3.9Hotwre Efi, worked over by DJ Motors. EFi Working but still does some kangaroo at low revs (Damn the speed limits) In to paint shop 18/03/08.
Re: Oil Leak Front of Engine
Valley gasket, distributor o-ring or crank pulley.
Chris.
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Re: Oil Leak Front of Engine
Thanks Chris
I am now back home after time away with family.
I will check out your suggestions before starting to strip out seats etc. Would love a quick fix but realise t.hese rarely happen
Ian
I am now back home after time away with family.
I will check out your suggestions before starting to strip out seats etc. Would love a quick fix but realise t.hese rarely happen
Ian
Owner of an "On the Road" GT40 Replica by DAX powered by 3.9Hotwre Efi, worked over by DJ Motors. EFi Working but still does some kangaroo at low revs (Damn the speed limits) In to paint shop 18/03/08.
Re: Oil Leak Front of Engine
I had a bad oil leak at the front from my high miles 3.5. From the crank pulley seal. On fixing it, there was heavy wear to the crank pulley assembly where the seal rubbed. Surprised me.
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Re: Oil Leak Front of Engine
Check your breathers are clear as a blocked breather will make it leak oil.
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Re: Oil Leak Front of Engine
Cheers,
John
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