RE: Oil leaks

From: Andy Whiteford (A.G.Whiteford(at)gcal.ac.uk)
Date: Thu Sep 02 1999 - 05:38:45 CDT


>From: Jarrid Gross <JGross(at)econolite.com>
>
>
>>The only things that could cause leakage at that rate, are an oil galley
>>plug leak, or if the front or rear main cap is loose or unsealed to the
>>engine block.
>
>Oops, forgot that the cam disc plug can also cause leakage that looks like
>this.
>
>Jarrid

the guy who reground my crank said it's important to clean the oil scrolls
on the crank thoroughly, as they're supposed to do the job of an oil seal.

p.s. So do I need to use sealant round the rear cam disc plug?
My new one is a *very* loose fit in it's recess.
Is there a way of tightening it up when I come to fit it?
Should I try and flatten it a little before fitting?

Andy



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