[TR] TR3 Oil Pan Leakage

[Joel Justin]

Bill,

If it's leaking from the front, it's quite likely it's not the oil pan but rather the front engine plate. While it's something like 3/16" steel, they can suffer from over-torquing and warp. Even though there's lots of bolts, seeps between them happens. Given the plate ends where the oil pan begins, it's pretty hart to distinguish pan vs. plate. If you clean things up REALLY well, then run it for a short time, you might be able to see which it is. Unfortunately, it's pretty much an engine out to replace, unless you try to support the front of the engine and try to remove it in situ. You could try using lots of Permatex silicone sealer when you reassemble, or buy a new front plate (available new in aluminum). If you convince yourself it's the pan, you could also purchase an aluminum one. It has a thick flat block mating surface. Good luck!

Joel Justin...
'54 TR2
'58 10 Estate
'60 TR3A
'61 TR4
'65 2000 Saloon
'71 GT6


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