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> Leaking oil at the curb, How much is too much?
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post May 12 2010, 04:18 PM
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Cars that have sat awhile can leak pretty good. Synthetic oils are thinner and leak more too... you just want to see what the leaks are, where they are coming from and reduce the seepage if possible...

The 2056 I just installed has rouughly 5K miles, hasn't dripped anything yet, but its got a good layer of oil underneath...
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post May 12 2010, 05:31 PM
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QUOTE(Phoenix 914-6GT @ May 12 2010, 12:43 PM) *

I have a question on the size of pizza box. I always buy extra large pizzas. So is this the right size or are you talking about the personal pizza size (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

I need to plan these things for when I have a four (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)

It really wont matter on your minvan (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)

The box always comes primed from the pizza shop...so its ready for more oil.

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post May 12 2010, 06:03 PM
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QUOTE(r_towle @ May 12 2010, 04:31 PM) *

QUOTE(Phoenix 914-6GT @ May 12 2010, 12:43 PM) *

I have a question on the size of pizza box. I always buy extra large pizzas. So is this the right size or are you talking about the personal pizza size (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

I need to plan these things for when I have a four (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)

It really wont matter on your minvan (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)

The box always comes primed from the pizza shop...so its ready for more oil.

Rich


Yeh Rich ... squeeze the pizza for a full 12 quart oil change on a six.
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post May 13 2010, 09:44 AM
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QUOTE(r_towle @ May 12 2010, 04:31 PM) *

QUOTE(Phoenix 914-6GT @ May 12 2010, 12:43 PM) *

I have a question on the size of pizza box. I always buy extra large pizzas. So is this the right size or are you talking about the personal pizza size (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

I need to plan these things for when I have a four (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)

It really wont matter on your minvan (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)

The box always comes primed from the pizza shop...so its ready for more oil.

Rich

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/chair.gif) Minivan? Oh nooo... not me (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)
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post May 13 2010, 10:19 AM
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QUOTE(Phoenix 914-6GT @ May 13 2010, 08:44 AM) *

QUOTE(r_towle @ May 12 2010, 04:31 PM) *

QUOTE(Phoenix 914-6GT @ May 12 2010, 12:43 PM) *

I have a question on the size of pizza box. I always buy extra large pizzas. So is this the right size or are you talking about the personal pizza size (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

I need to plan these things for when I have a four (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)

It really wont matter on your minvan (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)

The box always comes primed from the pizza shop...so its ready for more oil.

Rich

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/chair.gif) Minivan? Oh nooo... not me (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)


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post May 13 2010, 10:24 AM
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Now would someone with those cars and a 914-6gt go to a minivan? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)
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post May 13 2010, 12:09 PM
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post May 13 2010, 12:10 PM
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post May 13 2010, 12:20 PM
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That looks like about three tablespoons probably whats in the valve cover when you stop it. First stick your finger tip in the oil and smell it. Then smell the oil on the dip stick. If they smell the same it is motor oil, if not it is trannsmission lube. I think the pass side valve cover possibly is really bad. It needs attention now but check the oil on a level surface after you make sure the oil is on the stick before you start it up the next time. Also the oil sender is a good place to check and the oil cooler area.
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post May 13 2010, 12:27 PM
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post May 13 2010, 12:32 PM
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Is all that from one time parking it or a few times?

Most likely not as much oil there as you may think but still disconcerting I'm sure.
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post May 13 2010, 02:35 PM
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QUOTE(Phoenix 914-6GT @ May 13 2010, 11:32 AM) *

Is all that from one time parking it or a few times?

Most likely not as much oil there as you may think but still disconcerting I'm sure.


One time driving. It's been sitting on the curb since because it was raining a bit and I've been too busy the rest of the time needing my wagon.
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post May 13 2010, 02:39 PM
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That would be to much (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) did it leave a trail as you pulled in?

Time to figure it out before you drive it again, check oil before you run it again, top off oil and start it up, you should be able to SEE that leak as it happens.

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post May 13 2010, 04:42 PM
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Too much! Even if it was a week.

Taco plate and push rod tube seals, cheap and pretty quick to do. Also oil sending unit. Cheap.

Then see how things are. All those are cheap enough and could use replacing anyway. So even if it only fixed 20% of the leaking oil, no harm done. I bet those three items would fix most of the oil leaks though.

Harder stuff would be the rear main, oil cooler and filter console seals.

Were's that oil slick smiley?
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post May 13 2010, 04:53 PM
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Way too much! You can actually get a big fine here for that much. No oil down the storm drain. That needs to be fixed.
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post May 13 2010, 05:06 PM
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Ya. I figured it needed to be fixed at some point. Seems like sooner than I hoped. So glad to hear that they should be cheap and easy fixes (for a change).

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) Stupid me didn't think to ask the PO when he said "There are some minor oil leaks but it's a solid daily driver" to elaborate on what exactly those minor oil leaks entailed. He didn't care about this engine because he was going to put a V8 in it. But then he lost interest with so many other cars and projects.
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Wish I could come down and help. I like projects (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) . A few of the local guys are going to keep me busy here for a while though (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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post May 14 2010, 07:05 PM
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Tom Amon did me the favor of looking under the car and assessing what is leaking. He says the "taco plate" is fine. Transmission is dry. He says the valve gaskets need replacing & a lot of brake cleaner to clean up the current mess.
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post May 14 2010, 07:21 PM
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QUOTE(GTeener @ May 14 2010, 06:05 PM) *

Tom Amon did me the favor of looking under the car and assessing what is leaking. He says the "taco plate" is fine. Transmission is dry. He says the valve gaskets need replacing & a lot of brake cleaner to clean up the current mess.


That's a lot of oil. Valve cover gaskets are easy though. With that much, the oil leak should be easy to find...

914s that sit and then run... leak..
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