Friday, June 26, 2015

Astrid: Fixed the Oil Leak!

If you're lucky, this process will work to fix an oil leak:


  1. Clean the surface thoroughly so that you can identify the true source of the leak.  
  2. Pinpoint the leak.
  3. Replace that gasket.
  4. Done and done.

After cleaning the head the first time and waiting 24 hours, I didn't see anything leaking.  Figured maybe it was only leaking while the engine was running (and pushing oil to the head), which ended up being the case.

The leak seemed to be coming from the points base gasket (at about 7 o'clock) and indeed the gasket seemed damp at that spot.  

Removed and replaced that gasket, though oddly enough, it seemed too small to fit, and I ended up tearing it getting it on.  Probably should have stopped and opened it up a bit instead of trying to force it.  But since the tear was on the right side screw hole, I don't think it's going to leak.

Ran the engine again and... no leaks!!!

It can't always be that easy, can it?












No comments:

Post a Comment