[Healeys] Smell

[robertduquette at sympatico.ca]

>> concours

LOL!  :)


>> rear axle/diff

A new pinion seal is in my future.










re:  " 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."


Neglected to mention concours originality requires at least three of the
above.

Just kidding (I think).


Amazingly, a properly sealed and assembled Austin-Healey rear axle/diff won't
leak (until the hub bearing seals go).


bs

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Bob Spidell - San Jose, CA




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