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Bender Rodríguez · 08-05-2009, 05:27 PM

Ok I have an oil leak coming out of the crankshaft flywheel bolt holes. I'm really not sure how that is possible. Any thoughts?

kestrel74 · 08-05-2009, 05:31 PM

That sucks. I'm sure SOMEONE will know. I don't have a clue.

Bender Rodríguez · 08-05-2009, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kestrel74

That sucks. I'm sure SOMEONE will know. I don't have a clue.

Yea I'm just guessing on the opposite side of the crank there is some kind of a seal?

TTZip · 08-05-2009, 06:22 PM

There should be a seal and its probably leaking through.

Bender Rodríguez · 08-05-2009, 06:44 PM

Looks like this is why you loctite the bolts

kestrel74 · 08-05-2009, 06:47 PM

Wow.. you got that engine torn down quick !

Bender Rodríguez · 08-05-2009, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kestrel74

Wow.. you got that engine torn down quick !

Thats not mine I stole the pic from MaineLotus to see more detail.

kestrel74 · 08-05-2009, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bender Rodríguez

Thats not mine I stole the pic from MaineLotus to see more detail.

You're also not used to my strange sense of humor yet !!

MaineLotus · 08-06-2009, 09:44 AM

Use sealant on the eight bolts. From the Toyota manual -

Bender Rodríguez · 08-06-2009, 06:32 PM

Here is what my manual had, adhesive only for A/T

MaineLotus · 08-07-2009, 06:52 AM

There are several versions of the shop manual, some with errors. I used no less than THREE different versions during my rebuild. For example, later manuals have poor instructions for valve adjustment and older versions are much better.

Doghouse · 09-16-2009, 09:07 PM

MaineLotus, care to share the title of which three books you use?

I'm looking to do an engine swap / rebuild in the near future and need some guidance.

Thanks,

08-05-2009, 05:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
Bender Rodríguez Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 356	WTF: A little lost here Ok I have an oil leak coming out of the crankshaft flywheel bolt holes. I'm really not sure how that is possible. Any thoughts? Attached Images __________________ www.thompsonracingfabrication.com Compressor Map xls http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/f160...mapping-76110/ Roll Center xls http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/f91/roll-centers-76108/ 1891lbs ???Whp Tq

08-05-2009, 05:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
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08-05-2009, 06:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
Bender Rodríguez Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 356	Looks like this is why you loctite the bolts Attached Images __________________ www.thompsonracingfabrication.com Compressor Map xls http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/f160...mapping-76110/ Roll Center xls http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/f91/roll-centers-76108/ 1891lbs ???Whp Tq

08-05-2009, 06:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
kestrel74 G-200 Driver Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: North of Detroit; Watkins Glen, NY Posts: 9,312	Wow.. you got that engine torn down quick ! __________________ 74 Europa Zetec TC Special 3614R Elise #2292 / Chrome Orange !! / Starshield / Nitron Sport SA / RTDbrace / Uprights machined / Down Low rails / ChaseCam / V1 / SS lines w/ R4-S "My daily driver does .85 Mach" " I started flying when Sex was safe and Hang Gliding was dangerous " BUY My Europa ! http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/f94/...pa-sale-43829/

08-06-2009, 09:44 AM	#9 (permalink)
MaineLotus Parts scattered about... Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Maine Posts: 1,385	Use sealant on the eight bolts. From the Toyota manual - Attached Images __________________ My car is modified.

08-05-2009, 06:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
TTZip Alienoid Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 242	There should be a seal and its probably leaking through.

08-06-2009, 06:32 PM	#10 (permalink)
Bender Rodríguez Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 356	Here is what my manual had, adhesive only for A/T Attached Images __________________ www.thompsonracingfabrication.com Compressor Map xls http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/f160...mapping-76110/ Roll Center xls http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/f91/roll-centers-76108/ 1891lbs ???Whp Tq

08-07-2009, 06:52 AM	#11 (permalink)
MaineLotus Parts scattered about... Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Maine Posts: 1,385	There are several versions of the shop manual, some with errors. I used no less than THREE different versions during my rebuild. For example, later manuals have poor instructions for valve adjustment and older versions are much better. __________________ My car is modified.

09-16-2009, 09:07 PM	#12 (permalink)
Doghouse Undercover Miata Driver Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 439	Refs please MaineLotus, care to share the title of which three books you use? I'm looking to do an engine swap / rebuild in the near future and need some guidance. Thanks, __________________ From the Doghouse >>>>>>>>>> 2007 Exige S - Arctic Silver w/ Black racing stripes (Long live the garage queen!) '99 'track rat' Miata - Jade green with black stripes. (Drive it till it drops, it's a Miata!)

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