RE: Gigantic Oil Leak

["Fereday, Chris" <chris.fereday@domain.elided>]

Ah, yes - that one...

I'm still trying to obtain that elusive dry garage floor...

Okay, in my opinion, the most likely culprit is actually the oil pressure
gauge sender housing on the side of the block. Oil leaks out of here, down
the side of the block and over the oil pump, giving the impression that the
oil pump is leaking. I warn you now that its an absolute pig to get to. 
Other advice I have received centres around the O rings used under this
housing and in the oil pump itself. They apparently are not able to
withstand the high temperatures and fail within 12 months. There are
alternatives available but mainly from the states.
I suggest you replace all your o rings (under the housing and in the pump).
Hopefully, your problems, like the leak, will disappear.

Chris

-----Original Message-----
From: Ian Baird [mailto:Ian@domain.elided]
Sent: 24 February 1999 21:44
To: Stag List
Subject: Gigantic Oil Leak


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Hi All

Whilst driving home today my Oil pressure gauge dropped to zero !!

Upon checking oil appeared to be leaking out by the bucket full ! So much so
it took 8 litres of oil to drive 12 miles !!

Upon checking further it looks as though the oil is coming out from behind
one of the four oil pump bolts. I tried tightening these bolts but they are
as tight as they go, so does this mean the oil pump is shot, or can the
washers on these bolts fail ?

Any input on oil pump failures and cures would be most grateful, especially
as this is the first time I have ever had to do one on any car I owned.

Regards
Ian Baird
'70MK1 Stag LD122


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