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1. Oil leak: Real one (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Sun, 13 May 2001 21:15:20 -0400; I replaced the timing chain/gears on a 1275 over the winter. It's now PUKING oil. Don't whether it's the timing chain cover gasket or the seal. Both were new, of course. Gasket was installed dry...sh; /html/spridgets/2001-05/msg00460.html (7,036 bytes)
2. Re: Oil leak: Real one (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Sun, 13 May 2001 22:03:14 EDT; Goeff: I believe you have to use something on the gasket to give a better seal. I personally spread a very thin layer of RTV on both sides, let it set up a bit, then install it. My mechanic guru swea; /html/spridgets/2001-05/msg00461.html (7,429 bytes)
3. Re: Oil leak: Real one (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Sun, 13 May 2001 22:29:15 -0400; If you stripped out those short lower screws, or used too long a screw in the bottom holes, it will leak. If the seal was made "over there" it will leak. Asian rubber is good for almost the whole day; /html/spridgets/2001-05/msg00463.html (7,749 bytes)
4. Re: Oil leak: Real one (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Mon, 14 May 2001 07:45:55 -0400; Leave it to guy with a '63 Falcon! I had a Futura, great car. Real metal. The cover bolts aren't stripped. The seal was from "over there", the other way. But I did put the cover on first, then the pu; /html/spridgets/2001-05/msg00469.html (10,007 bytes)
5. Fw: Oil leak: Real one (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Mon, 14 May 2001 08:51:24 -0400; I would use a commercially available gasket sealer. Any auto parts house will carry brand names. RTV is just that, Room Temperature Vulcanizing silicone. When you squish it in between to pieces of me; /html/spridgets/2001-05/msg00470.html (7,595 bytes)
6. Re: Oil leak: Real one (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Mon, 14 May 2001 08:01:06 -0700; Did you check that the oil thrower is installed correctly? I use Form-a-gasket #2 (non-hardening) on the timing cover and one side of the valve cover and have NO leaks. Regards, Glen Byrns '59 bugeye; /html/spridgets/2001-05/msg00475.html (7,256 bytes)
7. Re: Oil leak: Real one (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Mon, 14 May 2001 21:07:56 -0400; I haven't been in there yet, but I am purdy sure I put that oil slinger on right way. I too form-a-gasketed one side of the gasket to the cover--to hold it while I put it in. Thanks for all who helpe; /html/spridgets/2001-05/msg00486.html (8,066 bytes)
8. Re: Oil leak: Real one (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Tue, 15 May 2001 09:32:15 -0400; I like the sound of this approach and will employ it on the next go-around. Many thanks. Geoff Branch '74 Meejit "never ends...radiator being recored" -- Original Message -- From: DLancer7676@cs.com; /html/spridgets/2001-05/msg00498.html (9,028 bytes)

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