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Re: [Healeys] Smell

To: robertduquette@sympatico.ca
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Smell
From: Bob Spidell <bspidell@comcast.net>
Date: Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:03:48 -0700
re: "Which leads to a question ... where is the car
 > supposed to be leaking from?  Timing chain cover and rear seal?  Anywhere
 > else?"

Gearbox and/or O/D drain plug, valve cover, tappet cover, pan gasket.


re: "Does replacing the stock felt in the timing chain cover help at all?"

Not for long.  Best to replace with modern seal (requires a bit of machining).


bs


robertduquette@sympatico.ca wrote:
> Top and windscreen down and a louvered bonnet and the smell of warmed oil
> wafting into your face.  Which leads to a question ... where is the car
> supposed to be leaking from?  Timing chain cover and rear seal?  Anywhere
> else?
> 
> 
> 
> Does replacing the stock felt in the timing chain cover help at all?
> 
> 
> 
> Robert
> 
> 55 BN1
> 

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