[tcb] Re: Type IV oil leak
- From: Eric Woodall <ericthomaswoodall@xxxxxxx>
- To: "tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 30 Sep 2010 08:40:25 -0500
Whoa! The bus traveller speaks!
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On Sep 30, 2010, at 8:17 AM, <bustravler@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> Check the oilsending unit. The cooler seals can be done without engine
> removal.
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> ---- James Dwan <james_dwan_2000@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> I've only had one oil leak in that area and it turned out to be the valve
>> cover gasket but the rate of oil dripping sounds like it is definitely
>> something else. The oil was dripping when you bought it yes? or did it start
>> recently? I'd get some engine de-greaser and go to the car wash and spray
>> every bit of oil off the engine and get in there with a flash light and
>> mirror and try to locate it.
>> It would be a lot easier to replace the push rod seals than the oil cooler
>> seals (read pull the engine) so I would start there. Also could a push rod
>> tube itself be the culprit? If it has become shorter while reinstalling it?
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>> --- On Wed, 9/29/10, Bill <bbauer2000@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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>> From: Bill <bbauer2000@xxxxxxxxx>
>> Subject: [tcb] Type IV oil leak
>> To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> Date: Wednesday, September 29, 2010, 9:38 AM
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>> Ok all you Type IV motor guys and gals I have a question. My 78 2.0
>> appeared to be leaking from the push rod tube seals on both sides of the
>> motor. I changed them all out and it fixed the leak/s on the passenger side
>> of the motor but not the drivers side. It appears that it is leaking near
>> the drivers side rear push rod tub seal but that location is very close to
>> the oil cooler. I am going to buy two new push rod tubes and seals to see
>> if I mucked up one of them while re-assembling. I also checked to make sure
>> my oil sender was tight and not leaking.
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> It only leaks when the motor is running at the pace of about 1 drip every
> 5-10 seconds. I just can't see the source.
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> Could it be an oil cooler seal/O-ring? Does this motor even have those?
> Could the oil filter be on too tight? Any thoughts or suggestions would be
> greatly appreciated. I am trying very hard to get "Zippo" my 78 Sage Green
> Westy to Transporters.
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> Thanks
> -Bill
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