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>>Hi Ya' Pat,
>> Gee, I can't imagine a 4 WITHOUT an oil leak.
>> Had the same problem with the valve cover. It seemem to have been
>>overtightened and caused the lipp to roll slightly upward. I had limited
>>success at trying to straighten it. Had more success with adding a second
>>gasket but that didn't last long either. Final solution was the aluminum
>>finned cover from TRF. Came with proper hold down nuts. Be sure to
>>install rubber gasket under washer and nut.
>> When you get this leak stopped, the push rod tubes will start leaking,
>>FROM THE BOTTOM>
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>Now how did I know you were going to reply ! It is the OIL PAN lip that is
>leaking and not the valve cover. WHat do you think about putting a rubber
>"O" ring between the underside of the bolt head and the pan ?
>Pat Leask
>pleask@mailhost.wlc.com
>Victoria BC
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Pat,
I don't think an "O" ring will work. Try two gaskets and don't over tighten.
It's not a big job to flatten the holes out, just a little tedious.
I would try to use a gasket heavier than the thin paper one.
Keep on trying.
Best Regards,
Tony R.
"GT6s"
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