[TR] TR3- frt. brake splash shields

[TERRY SMITH]

Are there ways to eliminate the breather pipe with something that still de-pressurizes the sump pan, yet maybe directs up so oil doesn't come out?

> On September 8, 2017 at 8:29 AM Roger Colson <sassamon.ma at verizon.net> wrote:
>
>
> 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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> Roger Colson
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