Hi all ... "Long time listener, First time caller" (sorry couldn't
resist.)
I've been a proud driver of a '74B-GT for 12 years.
I now have an unusual oil leak and I was wondering if anyone else has
had this problem and maybe has a remedy.
When I drive the vehicle it sprays oil out of the dip-stick tube. I can
drive a 1/4 mile, park the car and end up with a spot on the drive that
is about 4 inches in diameter.
If I take the dip-stick out of the tube while the engine is running, oil
spits out the tube.
I have tried placing an 'O-ring' on the dip-stick in an attempt to
create a seal, but to no avail.
I drove to Victoria British today and bought an old style 'dust cap'
that fits on the dip-stick and covers the oil tube, but to no avail. It
still leaks.
Has anyone encountered this issue?
The problem started after I had some work done to the vehicle:
rebuild of the head
new main seal
new oil pan seal
After this work was done, I had many leaks; the one described above,
head gasket, valve cover, and water outlet elbow.
(if anyone is in the area of Knoxville, TN, I can tell you where not to
take your vehicle!!..It's a long story and involves much more than
leaks)
I have fixed all of the leaks except for the one from the dip-stick
tube.
Hopefully someone has an idea.
Thanks.
Drew
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