Bill Brewer wrote :
> My TR3A leaks oil out the rear seal at about a quart every 100
> miles. The
> engine runs strong and I don't want to pull it just to change out the
> seal. I've been wondering if using a TR4 setup for PCV might prevent
> the crankcase from pressurizing a bit and if that would assist in not
> blowing oil past the seal. Has anyone tried this and did it work?
> Should I just take the coward's way out and rebuild the engine right,
> fixing both the rear seal and the blow-by problem?
Bill ,
I don't know about fitting a PCV but are you sure that the leak is 100% through
the scroll seal .
I just changed the felt rope on the rear main and the leak is down by 90% on my
engine .
It's worth a thought .
Cheers
Mike
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