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Constant Oil Leaks

1970 Palmer

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Mar 2, 2020
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No valve cover leaks here, but I have a rear main seal that leaks like a fresh spring out of a mountain... I'll have that addressed when the Ax15 goes in.. it drives me nuts.
Many rear main seal leaks are incorrectly diagnosed. Take your time when dropping the oil pain. Look closely at the side rail gaskets and the end seals. If they look like they were sealing, drop the rear main cap and check the rear main bearing clearance for wear. If it has the split type rear main seal, make sure they were correctly installed (lip direction). If it had an OE rope seal, make sure you remove the rotation pin before the new seal is installed.
 
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