Fw: [DeTomaso] Oil Leak??

[Will Demelo]

I have my breathers tied into the exhaust.  There shouldn't be any pressure.
Another note.It doesn't leak at rest.
This started after I washed the engine bay a couple of times.
I'm positive it was leaking motor oil because I had to put 3/4 of a liter 
in.
Will

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Sent: Saturday, September 30, 2006 5:06 PM
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Oil Leak??


> Also worth noting. I have the same leak, though mine has been a very slow 
> leak. Just a drip every now and then. Recently, I changed valve covers and 
> put in new PCV grommets that had built in baffles. The baffles really 
> restricted airflow through the PCV Valve and Valve cover breather. 
> Suddenly my slow leak turned into a constant dribble! Removed the grommet 
> baffles and everything went back to normal. My theory is that the baffles 
> were causing there to be too much air pressure in the crank case, pushing 
> out
> the oil.
>
> So, you could check for a plugged PCV valve or other obstruction in the 
> crank case ventilation system. Worth a look before you start tearing 
> everything down...
>
> -Chris
>
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> To: wdemelo at cogeco.ca; detomaso at realbig.com
> Sent: Sat, 30 Sep 2006 12:33 PM
> Subject: RE: [DeTomaso] Oil Leak??
>
>  Yes I'd say it was likely your rear main seal.
> Yes it can be replaced without pulling the motor, but naturally you will
> pull the ZF.
> You will also have to lose/drop the oil pan I believe.  And if you have 
> the
> stock one (a rope seal ?)
> with a nail-like thing in one spot, (Near the center ?) it will not be as
> easy as if this had already been replaced
> with an aftermarket seal without this one pin/nail.  I worked on this job 
> on
> Bill Santos' car years ago at a
> PCNC tech session (A photo or two can be found somewhere under the tech
> sessions, check my OLD website).
> I believe blue goop was also applied, perhaps after the pan was tightened
> up.  (We did his clutch at the same time.)
>
> IF that much oil is visible, Will you will coat your clutch disk.
>
> Jack DeRyke should have something to add to this.
>
> Chuck
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: detomaso-bounces at realbig.com [mailto:detomaso-bounces at realbig.com]On
> Behalf Of Will Demelo
> Sent: Saturday, September 30, 2006 12:07 PM
> To: detomaso at realbig.com
> Subject: [DeTomaso] Oil Leak??
>
> During a recent trip (3 hour drive), I noticed oil on my wheelhouse, just 
> to
> the left of the ZF inspection hole.
> Oil seems to be flying out of the ZF from that hole. No clutch slippage.
> Rear main seal? Do they start to leak that much just suddenly?
> Can it be replaced without pulling the motor?
> It's definately motor oil and not ZF fluid.
> Will D
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