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fixed my leaking motor

Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2018 3:44 pm
by 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
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enjoyed the sunshine and broke down the engine.
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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
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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

Re: fixed my leaking motor

Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2018 6:46 am
by 63rover
Looks like a job very well done. Thanks for the ratchet strap idea. I'll make use of that one.

Cheers, Clive

Re: fixed my leaking motor

Posted: Sun Jun 17, 2018 11:16 pm
by McCall Pinz
That didn't even sound very loud without the muffler!

Re: fixed my leaking motor

Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2018 1:40 am
by 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...