[TR] TR3- frt. brake splash shields

[Roger Colson]

Angelo,

The source of the oil might be the hole in the block on the left rear side where the breather 
pipe goes.

Roger Colson
1957 TR3 TS21383L "Bettie"

> Hello List:
> 
> Just wondering how many of your TR3s have the front brake
> splash/dust 
> shields still intact? When I converted my TR2 to disc brakes, I did
> not 
> install the front shields, thinking they were another source of 
> potential rattles, etc. However, when looking at my front brakes
> because 
> I wasn't happy with the performance, noticed that the inside of the
> front left rotor had a fine covering of oil. Have been trying to
> find 
> the source of the leak on the engine, thinking that the oil from the
> leak has been picked up by the fan air stream and being blown on the
> inside of the rotor. Not a solution, but the brake shield would have
> prevented the rotor from being coated.
> 
> My timing chain cover is OK and not leaking and the front seal is
> dry. I 
> suspect the pan gasket at the front of the engine and keeping an eye
> on 
> that joint. Or, maybe the dip stick hole? The front left frame horn
> has 
> a deposit of oil on it, so still looking.
> 
> Thanks for any insights.
> 
> Angelo Graham
> 
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