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Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by Dr Kananga, Mar 24, 2012.

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  1. Dr Kananga

    Dr Kananga Formula 3

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    #1 Dr Kananga, Mar 24, 2012
    I was under the car yesterday, putting on the coolant pipes I refinishes and coolant hoses and I noticed a subtle leak developing at, both, the engine and tranny sump covers.

    I did take some cleaning solutions (mostly Simple Green) to clean up under there (there was never a leak before, just incredibly filthy).

    Is is possible I have compromised the seal at the gasket?

    I did the same cleaning on the engine head covers.
    Do I have to be concerned about a potential geyser of oil spewing out, on to the engine, probably causing a fire whilst driving?

    I can't imagine pulling off the covers (tranny and engine sumps, heads) and replacing the gasket + seal is that difficult... or, is that a rookies mind "working"?

    Please advise.

    Thanks!!
     
  2. Crowndog

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    #2 Crowndog, Mar 24, 2012
    Doc, what's leaking oil or gear oil or coolant?
     
  3. Cribbj

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    #3 Cribbj, Mar 24, 2012
    Caked on grease and road grunge can be an amazingly effective "Stop Leak" sometimes :)

    If it's leaking with a cold engine, and without the engine running, it'll probably only get worse when the fluid heats up, thins out, and is under pressure.

    Wouldn't think you'd have a geyser kind of leak, but I'd definitely keep an eye on it and for puddles wherever you park, and perhaps carry a spare quart or two of whatever is leaking until you get it sorted.
     
  4. chairpilot

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    #4 chairpilot, Mar 25, 2012
    Pictures!?!??
     
  5. Dr Kananga

    Dr Kananga Formula 3

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    #5 Dr Kananga, Mar 25, 2012
    Just come over!!!
    HAHAHAHAHA

    I shall post when I get back to the car.


    Sent from my iPhone
    (which probably means I'm sitting at my car confused)
     

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