Re: Frustrating Oil Leak
I want to thank all of you who have responded. I have checked out a few things that were mentioned. I don't have an oil filter and fill it with 3 1/2 to 4 quarts of oil (10W30) at oil change time. I have ruled out the leaky oil pressure sending unit and oil fill cap--there was no evidence of oil trails from the oil unit and the oil cap is new and clean. I like the idea of using some silicone in areas of concern (around seals and gaskets). I remember using it extensively on my Model A engine oil leak and it really helped. Still baffling is the continuation of dripping- not much, but even a day later! As far as the dripping up the driveway, one explanation is that I live in very flat country and when going up on the inclined driveway, any collected oil in the flywheel housing may have dripped out at that time. The two puddles are directly under the little hole w/cotterpin in the back section of the oil pan (flywheel housing) and from under (?) the left front corner of the flywheel housing where it attaches to the oil pan proper. The last time I had the engine out of the car I looked for holes in the oil pan but did not see any. So for now I will just enjoy the car, check the oil level regularly and be sure not to park on someones new concrete driveway! Thanks, Bill
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