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 Sep 12 2016, 10:29 AM
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can't remember  Group: Members Posts: 3,378 Joined: 3-June 11 From: Madison, WI Member No.: 13,152 Region Association: Upper MidWest 
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Well, I got the newly converted car driven over larger and larger distances. Inevitably the oil temperature came up and the internal thermostat opened up. And out gushed oil. It looks very much like the 2 seals that go between the case and the oil cooler are leaking. I had to take the cooler off to weld the modification for the oil line bend, and I put it back with new seals. Again it is a six from a 1985 Carrera.
Any ideas about how to avoid this? I think I can pull this without dropping the motor, but not sure. Only obstacle is the tin over it. Suggestions most welcome. Thanks. |
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Sep 12 2016, 12:03 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,685 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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If you want I will ship you our Stompski pressure tester. It's super easy to use and will confirm if the cooler is good or not.
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Sep 12 2016, 12:29 PM
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can't remember Group: Members Posts: 3,378 Joined: 3-June 11 From: Madison, WI Member No.: 13,152 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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QUOTE(mepstein @ Sep 12 2016, 10:03 AM)  If you want I will ship you our Stompski pressure tester. It's super easy to use and will confirm if the cooler is good or not. Thanks. I presume I pull the cooler and test it? Wayne Dempsey mentions the possibility of the seals going cocked and recommends oiling them. Not sure I did that, but the engine was on a stand at the time. Wondering if my tig failed somewhere too. Problem with oil leaks is there is usually oil all over and finding them when you cannot see everything can be tricky. I will let you know as the story develops. If anyone else has advice please chime in. I may have to import the mouse piss. |
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worn leak from oil cooler Sep 12 2016, 10:29 AM
mepstein Shouldn't leak with new seals unless one went ... Sep 12 2016, 10:51 AM flyer86d The coolers do fail and when they do, they leak pr... Sep 12 2016, 11:45 AM mepstein Yes. You have to pull cooler completely to test. Sep 12 2016, 01:17 PM mb911 Are you sure it wasn't just overfilled and lea... Sep 12 2016, 04:11 PM
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Are you sure it wasn't just overfilled and le... Sep 13 2016, 08:26 AM mb911 That's another reason I am thinking about not ... Sep 13 2016, 10:42 AM mepstein
That's another reason I am thinking about not... Sep 13 2016, 11:06 AM worn
That's another reason I am thinking about no... Sep 13 2016, 03:01 PM worn
[quote name='mepstein' post='2397645' date='Sep 1... Sep 16 2016, 02:09 PM Jeffs9146 I had a leaking oil cooler when I installed my 3.0... Sep 13 2016, 10:46 AM Luke M The other thing that you should look at is the eng... Sep 13 2016, 12:25 PM |
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