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Oil leaks located
So I put my car on my mechs lift...after cleaning the engine with 3 cans of brake cleaner...
looks like it is coming from the fly wheel seal...that will have to wait till clutch job coming from oil cooler o rings...will change 2 of them also leaking from oil return tubes...they are the new type, collapsable...should I reuse or get new collapsables? also some from the oil line connections to the case There is some oil coming from the cylinder to case junction??? Please tell me that is not a broken head stud... also 2 of the flange to head junctions of my Heat Exchanger back date are leaking...he thinks the flanges are not straight? any suggestions? put 2 gaskets in? thanks MJ |
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05-16-2001, 02:25 PM
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Did you read the back of the can of brake cleaner to check if it is safe to use on aluminum. Brake cleaner deteriorates rubber and plastic if its not cleaned off quickly. Im not clear on aluminum but I would rinse the parts of the engine you sprayed the cleaner on with water to be safe....TargaEuro
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05-16-2001, 05:41 PM
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On the collapsible oil return tubes, It is usually ok to use the old tubes, just replace the 2 Big Green Orings and the 2 little Orings. Also, be sure to use the silicon paste as recommend in Bruce's book.
[This message has been edited by Jim Smolka (edited 05-16-2001).] |
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05-16-2001, 05:52 PM
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On the tubes, also check the O-Ring's seating in the case. Maybe there is some gunk or damage preventing a proper sealing.
Brake cleaner usually is OK for Aluminium. Jens |
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