Matt:
Get under there. It is probably just seeping from the joint, in
which case tightening it slightly may fix the problem. If it is not the
joint, but the gauge or line you will have more than a spot on your khakis'
if it fails. Don't be too paranoid tho' the line is of small id and even
if it breaks will not cause catastrophic engine failure.
If tightening slightly does not stop the joint seeping, do not
overtighten. Purchase a new leather seal for the joint.
Kelvin.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Kulka, Matt [mailto:Matt.Kulka@hboc.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 1999 11:24 AM
> To: 'Oracle of MG'
> Subject: Another drip.
>
>
> Hello, oh wise ones,
>
> In looking for the source of the stain on my khakis the other
> day, I found a
> drop of oil on one of the bolts which hold the steering
> column to the dash
> (in my '74 B). I gather this is leaking from the oil gauge
> or its line or
> the connection between the two.
>
> I haven't had a chance to get under the dash and ferret it
> out yet, but I
> wonder if anyone's got experience with this. What I'm trying
> to figure out
> is can I drive it for awhile until I get the problem
> diagnosed and parts
> ordered, or is it that this line is about to bust completely
> loose and start
> spraying hot oil under my dashboard at 70 psi?
>
> I'm a little scared to drive it, but my alternate
> transportation is down
> with an unknown malady. I'd very much appreciate your experience.
>
> Thanks again
>
> Matt Kulka
> Huntersville, NC
> '74 B - Always finding new and exciting ways to leak oil.
>
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