[Shotimes] Ticking/oil leak

[Marc Randolph]

I second the max-life oil recommendation. My gaskets are old enough to leak
and the oil ended those leaks in about 4 weeks' time. I used the Valvoline
brand.
Marc/Atl

----- Original Message -----
From: "Ron Porter" <ronporter@prodigy.net>
To: "Kerry Kinion" <kerry@kinionfurniture.com>; <Shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2003 12:41 PM
Subject: RE: [Shotimes] Ticking/oil leak


> 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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