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| | | Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 325 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 325 | Hi. I have an oil leak that seems to be appearing on top of the front engine mount.
I don't think it's the timing cover seal because it feels dry beneath the shaft. Is the oil pan the most likely culprit? I just finished installing the pan, so if so I must have blew it.
Is there anywhere else I should be looking before removing and replacing the pan (again). Thanks.
This 216 was rebuilt 10 years ago but is being run for the first time. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,440 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,440 | More than likely the front pan seal slipped. There is a tech tip on this, check the tips list.
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| | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,771 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,771 | Check the fuel pump- - - -it's not uncommon for a small weep hole below the linkage area to drip oil if a seal fails. It mostly happens while driving so it's very difficult to duplicate in the shop.
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| | | | | Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 325 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 325 | I'll check the fuel pump first. It seems to be leaking fuel all over the place so it has to come off regardless.
It didn't occur to me that the fuel pump would leak oil, but this makes sense after thinking about it.
Thanks for your help, I'll let you know how it goes. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 325 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 325 | It was the oil pan, both end gaskets slipped out of place. I'll put it on right this time.
I ran the engine in for 20 minutes and there was a little bit of sludge and metal in the pan. Would you re-use the expensive break-in oil, or put in clean normal oil? I'm leaning towards normal fresh oil.
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