[Shotimes] Ticking/oil leak

[Ron Porter]

Not THAT big of a deal. With the age & mileage, it is more common than no.
And IMHO not worth fixing unless you are already gonna be in there for a new
clutch.

Start using the Max Life oils. I've had the best luck with Castrol (stopped
my leaks for about 2K miles, then greatly diminished the leak for the next
1K until the oil change), second best was Valvoline Max Life. Pennzoil Max
Life (or whatever they call it) did nothing.

Ron Porter

-----Original Message-----
From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net
[mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Kerry Kinion
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2003 1:53 AM
To: Shotimes@autox.team.net
Subject: RE: [Shotimes] Ticking/oil leak


I was afraid you were going to say that!

Kerry

-----Original Message-----
From: Erik Balser [mailto:masho95@charter.net]
Sent: Monday, April 21, 2003 10:47 PM
To: Kerry Kinion; Shotimes@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] Ticking/oil leak

There is a oil seal called the rear main seal where the tranny and motor
connect.  Actually where the tranny bolts up to the engine is where the
flywheel sits and behind that the rear main seal.  This is a common oil
leak
point and is most likely where you oil is coming from.  The
transmission,
flywheel, etc. must come out to replace this seal.

'95 MTX
Erik B.
http://webpages.charter.net/masho95
http://mashomods.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kerry Kinion" <kerry@kinionfurniture.com>
To: <Shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2003 1:09 AM
Subject: [Shotimes] Ticking/oil leak


> Hey Guys,
>
> I wrote in previously about a strange ticking noise that has started
> after I did the 60k service.  I'm (OK - going out on a limb here) sure
I
> got the valve shims back to spec. - checked about three times before
> putting the thing back together!
>
> Got George's message and read FAQ about crank cancer - This could be
the
> problem??
>
> Borrowed an automotive stethoscope from a friend, but I don't claim to
> know what I am hearing thru the thing.  1st step was I removed RF
> wheel/well/etc. and TQ'd crank bolt to spec(actually past a little
bit).
> Still makes the sound between 2-2500 RPM's.
>
> Again, it sounds like a very muffled Oozy(spelling?) machine gun.
>
> I have listened thru the stethoscope all over the engine and this is
> just what I hear - keep in mind I don't know what the F I'm doing!!
> 1.  Cyl 6 seems to tick louder than the rest
> 2. I can hear the tick thru the crank pulley bolt too - even after
> tightening to spec.
> 3. I can also hear it thru the oil pan.
>
> I haven't learned about the lower part of the engine yet so excuse me
if
> I sound totally stupid.  I know it's probably time I started learning
> about rod bearings, etc.  I'm tempted to take it in to the Ford Dealer
> (luckily I have a very cool local dealer and contact) to see if they
can
> pinpoint what the noise is.
>
> Any feed back is appreciated - the thing is running really good, am I
> being overly anal about this noise I'm hearing??
>
> Second question is this:  When I did all this 60k work I cleaned up
the
> underside of the engine really good (oil pan, trans, etc.).  Now, I
look
> underneath and have a very small oil leak.  It looks as though it is
> coming from between the rear (yes - drivers side :-)) connection
between
> the motor and trans.  There is a gasket between these points that I
can
> see and the leak (I mean a couple drips now and again) is coming
mostly
> from the bolt or above the bolt closest to the driver that connects
the
> REAR end of the motor to the trans.  Is there a rear gasket -
leak/weak
> point above there I should be concerned about?  If so, what's the
> procedure and difficulty level?
>
> Thanks, and sorry for the long-winded post!
>
> Kerry Kinion
> '93 MTX - bone stock, 111k, fresh 60k (I think the 1st) done.
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