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Oil Leak on 79 Sc
I have a slight oil leak on the front passenger side of my engine. Most noticable after driving. Oil smoke when the engine is shut off. I assume this is dripping on the heat exchanger. Would this be the oil return line fitting or something more sinister.
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09-12-2004, 01:00 PM
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What freekin Oil Leak?
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It could be from a couple of places, but probably nothing sinister. You may want to refer the Pelican Techncial Info section:
http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/911_oil_leaks/911_oil_leaks.htm
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Hee hee TurboBert: What Oil Leak?
356Six, I'd get under the car and have a look. If it is a bit oily under there give it a clean with a degreaser to make it easier. Err, us guys with SCs don't mind a bit of oil leaking now and then. |
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09-12-2004, 02:16 PM
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Good suggestion - degreaser first. I don't know if I can afford anymore oil drops. My yard is going to be classified a hazardous waste site with a harley and to p-cars marking their territory.
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09-12-2004, 03:49 PM
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If it's like mine, the couple of drops mine would drop after a drive all but stopped when I used the car more....
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09-12-2004, 04:50 PM
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If it's like most of our cars, it's nothing sinister. Check valve cover gaskets and oil return tubes. It's not unusual for mine to have a small oil puddle after letting them sit for awhile.
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09-12-2004, 06:22 PM
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