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Norfolkandchance
Joined: 03 Dec 2007 Posts: 47
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Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 2:58 pm Post subject: Oil Leaks |
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I am used to modern cars so this will probably seem a very blonde question.
Is it normal for an old car to have a permanent oil leak? I am assuming not as gaskets should contain the engine oil within the block... |
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Rick Site Admin
Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22429 Location: UK
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Uncle Joe Guest
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Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 3:27 pm Post subject: |
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Norfolk, can you see the rough area from where the oil is leaking? |
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buzzy bee
Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 3382 Location: South Cheshire
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Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 4:20 pm Post subject: |
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Hi
I allways have leaks, if it is an ocasional drip, put some sand down, or a nice baking tray, if you want to get it sorted, like UJ says, wipe the area clean with some thinners or petrol, and find where it is coming from.
Cheers
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Uncle Joe Guest
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Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 4:26 pm Post subject: |
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buzzy, heres a good tip for you. If you have an unpainted concrete floor, use fine cement instead of sand. If you use a tray, put kitty litter in it. |
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Norfolkandchance
Joined: 03 Dec 2007 Posts: 47
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Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 4:49 pm Post subject: |
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Uncle Joe wrote: | Norfolk, can you see the rough area from where the oil is leaking? |
Unfortuately not, the engine is covered in too much oil to be sure. Will at some point clean it up as per your previous tips, but that will not be for the foreseeable future due to childcare commitments. |
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Roverron
Joined: 04 May 2008 Posts: 134 Location: Yorkshire
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Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 6:18 pm Post subject: |
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My Rover leaks oil quite nicely, not too much and it stops things going rusty. I used to try and stop it but now I live with it. As long as there isn't a pool of oil under the car you'll be fine. It also diguises how much oil your engine burns cos you can always tell yourself its leaked out when you top up. _________________ To Hell with ambition, it drives a man mad, I can scarcely wake up to be fed. |
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Rick Site Admin
Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22429 Location: UK
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Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 10:42 pm Post subject: |
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Norfolkandchance wrote: | Uncle Joe wrote: | Norfolk, can you see the rough area from where the oil is leaking? |
Unfortuately not, the engine is covered in too much oil to be sure. Will at some point clean it up as per your previous tips, but that will not be for the foreseeable future due to childcare commitments. |
From the photos you put in the other thread, the engine bay doesn't look all that grubby, and I'd be inclined to leave the Waxoyl/oily stuff around the engine bay to ward off dampness/corrosion etc, especially as you plan to use this car rather than mollycoddle it and take it out to shows only.
If you get a mo, take a piccie of the drips on the floor and post it on here, that way we'll be able to give you an idea about whether its something that needs fixing asap, or is just something that all A-Series engined cars (Minors, Minis, A40s etc) do - leaks are not uncommon
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clan chieftain
Joined: 05 Apr 2008 Posts: 2041 Location: Motherwell
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Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 10:59 pm Post subject: |
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The A series engine is prone to leaking at the front crankshaft oil seal. The seal is behind the bottom pulley at the front of the engine.
They also leak at the rear of the engine as well.
As the other lads said if you can dry off the bottom of the engine and then run it you will be able to see where it is leaking from.
The rocker cover gasket could also be leaking and running down the side of the engine. The rocker cover is where you fill up with oil. There is a cork gasket under there.
Sorry for my earlier comment..................Larry. _________________ The Clan Chieftain |
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Uncle Joe Guest
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Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 9:17 am Post subject: |
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Of all the oil leaks that are possible on the A series engine, there is only one that would really bother me. Thats the one that sometimes comes at the rear of the crank. On the other hand, a leak there would bother me on any car! |
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old gto
Joined: 10 Dec 2007 Posts: 172 Location: Orlando, Florida
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Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 11:17 am Post subject: |
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Old cars don`t leak oil.....
they mark their spot!
Much like a dog in the woods, they don`t actually have to piddle that much, they just mark the territory so all other dogs know they were there. Same with old cars. _________________ "The only thing I`m sure of.....is that I`m not sure of anything!" |
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