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Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: London, Ontario, Canada
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I have to swallow my pride and ask because I can't take it any longer. I went for a drive today, not far, about 25 miles. Before I left I checked the oil in my '72T and it was just right. Well, I guess I didn't get the oil cap back on very well because when I got home the left rear fender had quite a lot of oil on it (hence post topic). I am really paranoid about oil temp and pressure when driving so I am always looking at the gauges. I noticed the temp was only slightly high at 205 (max) and the pressure dropped to a low of about 55. Under load the pressure was above 60 (65-70) mostly but when just cruising and light on the gas it sat at 55. My question is. Do you think in the short amount of time and distance I drove the car any damage happened? Please tell me I haven't set myself up for a catastrophic failure in the near future. I can't afford a new engine and have only had the car for three weeks. Yes I am a bonehead, however I do learn, this will not happen again. The car didn't show any signs of problems on the drive home. Thanks
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1972 911T, non-sunroof coupe.
Old 07-03-2005, 04:13 PM
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