Frank, the Sprite must have PCV because it only leaks when you shut off the
engine. My guess would be either the rocker cover gasket or sump gasket not
installed properly.
Good luck.
Dave Formstone
1960 Bugeye
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From: Frank Clarici[SMTP:spritenut@Exit109.com]
Sent: January 9, 1998 17:01 PM
To: spridgets@autox.team.net
Subject: The Ghosts are Haunting Me
With my Lucas problem bypassed (not resolved) I came across another stumper of a
problem.
Major oil leak!!!!! not when running but when I shut off the engine about 1/2 a
qt
pours out of the back of the pan. I do not have a cracked block or a hole in my
pan and it only pours out when the engine is off. Has to be ghosts!
I did get an A+ gasket set when I ordered parts but only eliminated the timing
cover gasket, the rest seemed to work, sump, and cork seals that is.
Problem #2 ---Why do my rear brake drums now grind against the back plates?
All I did was replace the shoes and wheel cylinders.
I did fix it by grinding 1/16" off the back of each drum.
Ghosts again? maybe just because it is warm this time of year in the East and
the
drums know it's winter?
And I thought I knew Sprites like the back of my hand! Boy am I loosing my
touch.
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Frank Clarici
Too many Sprites
http://www.exit109.com/~spritenut
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