In addition, the front engine mounting plate on a 2, 3 or 4 engine gets
warped too and that seal on the engine side is only a thin piece of paper.
It doesn't take long for that joint to start leaking. Like the Timing cover
crank seal and gasket the oil runs down and out at the leading edge of the
oil pan making the pan look like the culprit. That one is a major job to
replace and normally only done at an engine overhaul.
Lots of leak paths. It's more of a control situation than an absolute
sealing problem. A little like the Dutch Boy with his finger in the dike.
Being of Dutch heritage I understand these things!
Jerry Van Vlack,
Minimizing the leaks whenever I can. It's a career in itself.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Fred Thomas" <vafred@erols.com>
To: <MotoPsyche@aol.com>; <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, January 07, 2004 3:33 PM
Subject: Re: Oil Spill Cleanup Attempt #2
> 1 st item is order the Justin Wagner sump gasket, well worth the $$$$$,
most
> oil leaks I have encountered are from the front timing chain seal, it
leaks
> down on the front of the pan and then the wind/air moving under the car
does
> a good job of coating the entire undercarriage, so either replace the
front
> timing seal or try to seal the cover, Justin's gasket will do wonders with
> leaks. "FT"
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