[Healeys] BJ8 Oil leak

[Tom Felts]

it is engine oil.  I've changed several clutches in my Healey time so removing the tranny isn't a concern.  I'd say it was time to replace the clutch anyway.  Thanks for the info on the oil gallery plugs.  If it is the aftermarket oil seal assume I'll need a new one.  We will see. 

Tom
----- Original Message -----
From: Bob Haskell <rchaskell at earthlink.net>
To: Tom Felts <tomfelts at windstream.net>
Cc: healeys <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wed, 04 Nov 2020 14:44:55 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ8 Oil leak

Tom,

Yes, the gearbox can be removed through the passenger compartment, 
leaving the engine in place (need to support the engine).  There are 
some oil gallery plugs on the back side of the block too. The gasket 
between the engine block and the rear engine plate seals the camshaft bore.

Can you tell if it's engine oil or gearbox oil?  Transmission input 
shaft has a seal in the bell housing.

Cheers,

Bob Haskell
Austin Healey 3000 BN7/BT7 registrar

On 11/4/20 2:29 PM, Tom Felts via Healeys wrote:
> PS----I added an aftermarket seal years ago----I believe it didn't 
> have a rear seal originally.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Tom Felts <tomfelts at windstream.net>
> To: healeys <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wed, 04 Nov 2020 14:26:08 -0500 (EST)
> Subject: BJ8 Oil leak
>
> Discovered a puddle of oil on garage floor under the Healey---center 
> of car around the rear of the engine.  Check all the obvious places. 
> you might find a leak--no luck---cracked pan, filter adapter.  My 
> assumption is a leaking rear main oil seal.  If so-----can this be 
> replaced with the tranny out and engine in car?
>
> Any other ideas on the leak source?
>
> Thanks
> tom
>
>
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