Hi Guys,

Was wondering if there is someone in brisbane or the gold coast that could lend me a hand to replace my seal and gasket on the timing cover in the next week. Since the mechanics have put the engine in the car, its pissing oil out and losing quite a bit from the timing cover. I have all the tools needed, and will get the parts if I know I can get someone to give me a hand. (Will supply beers for your hand to be full whilst here )

I will be able to help, but I still stuggle to bend over the engine bay with my back and neck the way it is still after the accident. So was hoping I could find someone to lend a hand.

Anyone out there who can help, that would really be appreicated. Thank you!!!!

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Bluey-1973 Clubby - 1330, high lift, big cam, 7 port madness in progress..

Gumby-1978 Minivan, British Racing Green - 1310, high lift, mild cam, enlarged porting and chamber shape with big valve head, supercharged build in ever slow progress!

What condition and how many crankcase breathers have you got?

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umm.. not sure what you are refering to on condition, but i beleive i have 1 breather. its the one closest to the timing cover/ raditor.

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Bluey-1973 Clubby - 1330, high lift, big cam, 7 port madness in progress..

Gumby-1978 Minivan, British Racing Green - 1310, high lift, mild cam, enlarged porting and chamber shape with big valve head, supercharged build in ever slow progress!

you really need bluemax or some similar silicon either side of the timing cover gasket.. they possibly didnt put that in. also you want to make sure the cover isnt bent. the bolts might be tightening up but leaving gaps in between them.

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The fleet:
1949 Fiat Topolino
1965 Morris 1100
1966 Mini Van (project)
19?? Morris 1500 (for sale)
1979 Chrysler Regal
1990 FSM Niki

I ended up using some permatex no. 3 on my timing cover. It does not leak from there even 12 - 18 months down the track.

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"In two years time your car will be like a lady's clothes, out of date, my car will still be in fashion when I am dead" - Sir Alec speaking to Pininfarina

is that the brown sticky stuff? that only works if the cover makes good contact the whole way round, it wont take up gaps very well.

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The fleet:
1949 Fiat Topolino
1965 Morris 1100
1966 Mini Van (project)
19?? Morris 1500 (for sale)
1979 Chrysler Regal
1990 FSM Niki

Check & make sure it's not the gearbox=crankcase seal. Hopefully not.
Unusual for the T/C seal to "piss oil" unless it has been damaged when fitted.
Something's not "square" or the cover not centralised properly.

Someone up there give him a hand, guys.

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1967 Cooper S - new front bearings to do.
1965 Cooper S shell - Slow progress. No time or money!
1966 Deluxe- next rustoration!
Mk 2 & XJ6 Jags. Less said the better.