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From: "Andrew Sexton" <sextona@kc.rr.com>
Subject: Unusual Oil Leak
Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2003 21:56:01 -0500
Hi all ... "Long time listener, First time caller" (sorry couldn't
resist.)
I've been a proud driver of a '74B-GT for 12 years.
I now have an unusual oil leak and I was wondering if anyone else has
had this problem and maybe has a remedy.
When I drive the vehicle it sprays oil out of the dip-stick tube. I
can drive a 1/4 mile, park the car and end up with a spot on the drive
that is about 4 inches in diameter. If I take the dip-stick out of
the tube while the engine is running, oil spits out the tube. I have
tried placing an 'O-ring' on the dip-stick in an attempt to create a
seal, but to no avail. I drove to Victoria British today and bought
an old style 'dust cap' that fits on the dip-stick and covers the oil
tube, but to no avail. It still leaks. Has anyone encountered this
issue?
The problem started after I had some work done to the vehicle: rebuild
of the head new main seal new oil pan seal After this work was done, I
had many leaks; the one described above, head gasket, valve cover, and
water outlet elbow. (if anyone is in the area of Knoxville, TN, I can
tell you where not to take your vehicle!!..It's a long story and
involves much more than leaks) I have fixed all of the leaks except
for the one from the dip-stick tube.
Hopefully someone has an idea.
Thanks.
Drew
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