Sump oil leak

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Ffatlac3

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Took the old Dodge out today for a little blast,only done about 5 miles in it before today...had a round trip of about 8 miles or so..got back and seemed to be dripping oil quite constantly from middle front of sump..at about the speed of the old Castrol GTX advert:D...had a quick search and have seen the issues with the couple of different types of gasket etc..
We're preparing for a 70 mile maiden trip next weekend..obviously a car leaking oil is never a good thing but is it something that's common with these..i.e. top the bugger up now and then and don't worry too much?...during my days with the darkside we just laughed in the face of oil leaks as they were kind of inevitable..
How's the job of replacing these in situ? I seem to be able to get to most of the bolt heads but have read it can be quite fiddly when replacing the multipart gasket?..
Any special tools required for removing the bearing caps for adding sealant..(Blue Hylomar)?..Sorry for long winded post..thanks:I
 
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I think front oil leaks are quite er ... popular. I had a crack at replacing the sump gasked last year. The process was a bit of pain. The steering linkages need to be removed, then the sump can be removed, cleaned sealed and replaced. Once I'd done all that yup you guessed it, it still leaked...

I think the problem is that the front seal is a scroll type affair which can get all clogged up and stops working. This bit could be attacked with the engine in place (removing the front pulley etc), however the crossmember/radiator is in the way so lots of dismantling is required and you may as well remove the engine!

If anyone has any other ideas please let me know too!

Rupert

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thanks for your reply Bigmonkeyman...I assume you've still been using the old bus "as is" without any major probs? Looking at where any oil is most likely to drop it doesn't look like it's gonna cause too many burning/smoking issues..I did get a puff of smoke when I opened the engine lid after pulling up but seems as though any smoking wouldn't be too bad whilst driving...was just a little concerned that it'd start issuing forth a bit quicker once warmed up...didn't know if this area was pressurised or if the leak was just caused by flowing oil? I have noticed a bit of spotting on the back doors but the old vans a bit of a ratter anyway so not too concerned about that:)
 
Usually caused by the cork gaskets, wrapped round the front and rear main bearing caps. Great care has to be taken when re-assembling. I usually use some gasket goo on them, stops them dropping out as you replace the sump.
Even I don't always get it right 1st time :I

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Originally posted by Ffatlac3

thanks for your reply Bigmonkeyman...I assume you've still been using the old bus "as is" without any major probs? Looking at where any oil is most likely to drop it doesn't look like it's gonna cause too many burning/smoking issues..I did get a puff of smoke when I opened the engine lid after pulling up but seems as though any smoking wouldn't be too bad whilst driving...was just a little concerned that it'd start issuing forth a bit quicker once warmed up...didn't know if this area was pressurised or if the leak was just caused by flowing oil? I have noticed a bit of spotting on the back doors but the old vans a bit of a ratter anyway so not too concerned about that:)




"use" if a bit of an overstatement as she's been off the road for 6 months! but yeah I'm just keeping an eye on the oil level and getting out there to enjoy here when I can. I'm going to do an engine out rebuild oneday but not today ...
she just leaves two little "vampire bites" whereever she parks!

Rupert

"Atheism is a non-prophet organisation"

www.littleyellowcar.co.uk
 
It's standard equipment on old cars to asssit in underbody rustproofing. Just keep an eye on the level and top up when necessary.

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It's standard equipment on old cars to asssit in underbody rustproofing. Just keep an eye on the level and top up when necessary.


:D Yeah that's my ethic too..looks like them old sumps hold a fair bit too so not overly worried fer now..Guessing these lumbering old beasts are a little to old school to be utilising pressurised oil systems anyhow,just getting slung about in there I reckon..Probs fix it one day when it really starts p155ing out:)
 
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