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General Category => Engine, Transmission, & Rear Axle assy. => Topic started by: teejay on May 25, 2020, 11:02:52 AM

Title: No Leaks (I hope)
Post by: teejay on May 25, 2020, 11:02:52 AM
Hello, I would like to insure (as much as possible) that the new 3.4 build does not leave too
many puddles on the floor. I have the Haynes Manual and would like to know what you would
recommend in addition to the information in there for preventing leaks at all the new seals--heads,
oil pan, front crank, rear main, etc.
Thanks for your help!
Terry
Title: No Leaks (I hope)
Post by: teejay on May 25, 2020, 12:09:20 PM
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Title: Re: No Leaks (I hope)
Post by: Mickey Richaud on May 25, 2020, 02:02:21 PM
Only one I had on mine was at the rear "valley" in the center of the intake manifold.  Mine was a new crate engine, and I installed the Edelbrock intake and Bill Guzman's top section.
Title: Re: No Leaks (I hope)
Post by: mgb260 on May 25, 2020, 04:16:19 PM
Don't forget the O ring on the distributor!.
Title: Re: No Leaks (I hope)
Post by: 88v8 on May 26, 2020, 04:17:00 AM
If the engine has mileage on it, check the rotating surface of the front seal.
If the crank has a groove worn in it, it can be Speedi-sleeved to get a new surface for the seal to run on.
https://www.skf.com/mena/products/industrial-seals/power-transmission-seals/wear-sleeves/skf-speedi-sleeve

Had to do this with my Rover V8.

Ivor