914 2.0 unstoppable oil leak?
03-10-2003, 02:11 PM
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914 2.0 unstoppable oil leak?
Just purchased a rebuilt 2.0 914 engine. The previous owner or re builder over tightened the oil strainer cover. It should have been torqued to 9-10 ft lbs but was much tighter. I have installed new gaskets and re torqued to factory specs but with no luck.Any suggestions on stopping or slowing down this leak without disassembling the entire engine case to replace a possible damaged oil baffle plate or damaged engine case. Thanks
03-10-2003, 06:22 PM
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Looks like you're suffering the dreaded "T-IV Syndrome." I've inherited this similar problem from a PO, and have lived with it for going-on 4 years.
I've tried just about everything, but what seems to slow it down to the occasional teardrop (for me, anyway) is two (2) new gaskets, and using <a href="http://www.permatex.com/products/prodidx.asp?automotive=yes&f_call=get_item&item_no=80062" target="_blank">Permatex Gasket Sealant</a> on all surfaces and gaskets. Let dry until it's all tacky, than assemble the oil strainer and cover and carefully tighten the center bolt. Until I perform my often-delayed performance rebuild, I just keep a drip tin under it in the garage. C'est la vie.
Currently, there isn't a quick fix available, although I wish someone would pick up on this and invent some sort-of reinforced sump plate/oil strainer cover mod, like what's available for -6's, early 912's, and 356's.
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I've tried just about everything, but what seems to slow it down to the occasional teardrop (for me, anyway) is two (2) new gaskets, and using <a href="http://www.permatex.com/products/prodidx.asp?automotive=yes&f_call=get_item&item_no=80062" target="_blank">Permatex Gasket Sealant</a> on all surfaces and gaskets. Let dry until it's all tacky, than assemble the oil strainer and cover and carefully tighten the center bolt. Until I perform my often-delayed performance rebuild, I just keep a drip tin under it in the garage. C'est la vie.
Currently, there isn't a quick fix available, although I wish someone would pick up on this and invent some sort-of reinforced sump plate/oil strainer cover mod, like what's available for -6's, early 912's, and 356's.
<img src="http://www.pelicanparts.com/ultimate/image_uploads/WavingFlag.gif" alt=" - " />
