I've developed a radiator leak and intend to try some Bar Stop Leak on it
tomorrow, however that really isn't my question... in investigating the
overheating on my '80 spit, I noticed that the electric fan wasn't spinning
although the gauge was nearing the 3/4 mark. I gave the fan a tap with a
finger and it immediately began to spin. Can the fan be serviced somehow or
does this signify a $90 replacement? I notice that the 'OEM' style isn't
available (at least from VB). If I do have to replace it to ensure
reliability, can I just substitute the 'add on' type as a replacement? Has
anyone else experienced this?
Secondly, it seems my worst oil leak seems to be at the bottom of the
timing chain cover. I decided to give the bolt there a tweak and determined
it's a 'spinner'.. it seems that the threads are shot. Does this bolt go
into the 'sealing block'? Does the hole penetrate through to the sump? I
can't tell from the diagrams. Has anyone replaced this bolt/hole
arrangement with a nut/stud? I have seen some folks on here that have
replaced the oil pan bolts with studs that were set into place with red
locktite. How big a pain is removing the timing chain cover just to replace
the gasket? It's not a spectacular leak but it is a pretty steady drip.
I would really appreciate any advice or comments.
Chip Kigar
Using the listquest Spitfire search engine for 'oil leaks' or 'cooling'
tends to return an embarrassment of riches...
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