fixed my leaking motor

[Hotzenplotz]

Just wanted to share some recent events

My Pinz didn't pass the annual technical inspection; oil leaking from several places.

First I built an engine stand from a central tube a mate had lying in his shed

enjoyed the sunshine and broke down the engine.

the leaks were caused by broken O-rings at the oil return pipes and brittle rubber seals at the push rod pipes.
When I replaced the oil pan gasket I swapped the 8.8 quality hex bolts for 10.9. Gaskets at oil intake and filter flange also came new

A ratchet belt is helpful for mounting cylinder heads alone.

Now the motor is running in the testbed and will be reinstalled this weekend


https://youtu.be/71A3ZHKUDEg

[63rover]

Looks like a job very well done. Thanks for the ratchet strap idea. I'll make use of that one.

Cheers, Clive

[McCall Pinz]

That didn't even sound very loud without the muffler!

[Hotzenplotz]

The engine has returned into the truck and has ceased marking its territory.
MOT is scheduled for Wednesday. Fingers crossed I'll be back on the road then...