oil leak
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oil leak
i noticed a little oil dripping in my driveway
oil is dripping off the bellshousing. i see a trail coming up between the oil pan and the back mounting plate for the motor. looks as if its leaking from the oilpan in the way back. how hard is it to change the gasket? it looks like there is only an inch between the pan and the cross member. how do you drop the pan?
oil is dripping off the bellshousing. i see a trail coming up between the oil pan and the back mounting plate for the motor. looks as if its leaking from the oilpan in the way back. how hard is it to change the gasket? it looks like there is only an inch between the pan and the cross member. how do you drop the pan?
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Dan...
Are You SURE its the oilpan and not the rear main seal?.
Also of note....
Have you had the valve covers of recently and may not have the rear one sealed up properly which would lead to a leak down from the top like you describe(been there done that is why I ask).Something else to think about also is now that your running twins the crankcase pressure will be greater inside the motor.If you only have the one vent you may have a pressure issue in the crankscase which will tend to release out of whatever gasket that may be easily compromised(ie-oil pan and/or side cover).You may want to think about adding another vent to the motor to see if the leak stops or slows with the motor breathing easier........Andy
Are You SURE its the oilpan and not the rear main seal?.
Also of note....
Have you had the valve covers of recently and may not have the rear one sealed up properly which would lead to a leak down from the top like you describe(been there done that is why I ask).Something else to think about also is now that your running twins the crankcase pressure will be greater inside the motor.If you only have the one vent you may have a pressure issue in the crankscase which will tend to release out of whatever gasket that may be easily compromised(ie-oil pan and/or side cover).You may want to think about adding another vent to the motor to see if the leak stops or slows with the motor breathing easier........Andy
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