[Healeys] Smell

[Bob Spidell]

re: "Which leads to a question ... where is the car
 > supposed to be leaking from?  Timing chain cover and rear seal?  Anywhere
 > else?"

Gearbox and/or O/D drain plug, valve cover, tappet cover, pan gasket.


re: "Does replacing the stock felt in the timing chain cover help at all?"

Not for long.  Best to replace with modern seal (requires a bit of machining).


bs


robertduquette at sympatico.ca wrote:
> Top and windscreen down and a louvered bonnet and the smell of warmed oil
> wafting into your face.  Which leads to a question ... where is the car
> supposed to be leaking from?  Timing chain cover and rear seal?  Anywhere
> else?
> 
> 
> 
> Does replacing the stock felt in the timing chain cover help at all?
> 
> 
> 
> Robert
> 
> 55 BN1
> 

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Bob Spidell           San Jose, CA            bspidell at comcast.net

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