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Oil leak

Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2023 3:41 pm
by Saward1
I have sorted my con rod noise new shells
But I have an oil leak after putting back the sump , is there another seal that needs doing . The leak is to the rear of the sump running down the engine plate ?

Re: Oil leak

Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2023 4:18 pm
by philthehill
There are no seals at the rear of the 948cc 'A' Series engine. There are only gaskets.
I would suggest that the sump rear cork gasket has not been fitted as it should.
Did you disturb the top half of the rear scroll?
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Re: Oil leak

Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2023 7:51 pm
by myoldjalopy
Phil is almost certainly correct - if the instructions for fitting the cork gaskets are not followed scrupulously, then an oil leak is bound to follow. It has been covered many times on here, so a search will throw up details, or follow the instructions in the manual......