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Re: [T3] Oil leak.


> 
> Okay, that is always a likely place for a small leak. Can you wipe
> things off and see which end of the red hoses this is coming from?
> It MIGHT simply be that the hose clamps need to be snugged up,
> but avoid the temptation to overtighten them. Just snug, or you can
> actually do more harm than good.
>
Reluctant to tighten them, the clamps are chewing through them as it is.
Maybe a replacement situation in the spring. What size, kind, make etc are
these hoses? 

 
> The rear one, kind of under the distributor? It could be a distributor
> O-ring that just needs to be replaced, otherwise that's an unusual
> place for a leak.
> 
Yeah, the rear one. A drip of oil hanging from the big slotted pressure
relief screw and a trail leading up into the darkness. We're talking on the
left side. 
Isn't this around where the oil cooler is?

On another note, I was very happy to see not a trace of oil coming from my
valve covers. Those felpro gaskets are great when the baling is good and
tight! (I re-did my valves a la Russ this morning: Now I have total
confidence that they're fine).


-- 
Mike Wodkowski
72 FI SQBK
Brooklyn
wodkowski@mac.com

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