Rear main leak...recommendations?
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I didn't think it was the rear main yesterday but I tossed and turned all night pondering what else it could be. So this morning I jacked the front of the car up and holy moly look what started happening! I mean this leak is literally just oozing from that bottom crank hole.
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Very strange indeed, I have no idea what could cause that besides some kind of machining error. In which case you either have to get a new crank or have it welded.
Or what I would most likely do, clean it out REAL good, then plug it with FIPG/JBweld.
Or what I would most likely do, clean it out REAL good, then plug it with FIPG/JBweld.
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Well after some investigation apparently the flexplate bolt holes are part of the oil system. Without the bolts in the holes the oil system will leak like that. I have never seen an oil system designed so that 8 bolt holes are part of the oil galley system but hey I'm no rocket scientist.
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Well after some investigation apparently the flexplate bolt holes are part of the oil system. Without the bolts in the holes the oil system will leak like that. I have never seen an oil system designed so that 8 bolt holes are part of the oil galley system but hey I'm no rocket scientist.
I recently helped put a clutch in a friends '69 six cylinder Bronco.
The flywheel bolts were loose and had permitted oil to foul the clutch.
Locktite and correct torque stopped the leak.
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I really don't know if I can get the pan off without pulling the engine. The front diff really is a pita and seems to block access to most of the bolts on the pan. If anyone has any experience removing the pan with the engine in the car please let me know your process I am all ears!
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