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Re: FW: oil leaks

Subject: Re: FW: oil leaks
From: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>
Date: Fri, 17 Oct 1997 09:43:47 -0700 (PDT)
Cc: spridgets@triumph.cs.utah.edu
In-reply-to: <199710171626.KAA21797@triumph.cs.utah.edu>
Reply-to: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>
Sender: owner-spridgets@Autox.Team.Net
> Is there any way to, at least temporarily fix the obligatory Spridget
> oil leaks without pulling the engine?  I'm guessing I'd have to pull the
> engine and replace all the gaskets/seals.  But, if I do that, I'll end
> up rebuilding, detailing, etc (all the "while I'm at it"s) - Something I
> don't really have time for and the car will be laid up for 6 months.
> Anybody have any easy tips that might work (smearing silicone all over,
> maybe?)?
> 
> -NORY

Nory,
I can't remember what year Spridget you have, but if you have a PCV valve
(or supposed to have one :),  make sure it works (or get one ~$70).
It puts a partial vacuum on the crankcase and significantly reduces oil
loss.
Hmm, the silicone idea might be cheaper, though...

    Ulix                                                    __/__,__        
.......................................................... (_o____o_)....
                                                           '67 Sprite


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