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Author Topic: Seals  (Read 1921 times)

WickedClown

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« on: September 26, 2010, 11:04:00 AM »
What would cause the crank seal and camshaft seals to start leaking oil (assuming they were new seals, just put on 3 weeks ago)??
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WickedClown

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« Reply #1 on: September 26, 2010, 12:58:00 PM »
Also, will it hurt anything overfilling the trans with fluid? I'm having trouble with the dipstick and cannot tell where the level is. the speedo gear is oily every time i take it out. I'm tempted to just pour extra oil in until it spills out then just cap it off.
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JJ

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« Reply #2 on: September 27, 2010, 07:59:00 AM »
speedo gear is the dipstick

see http://techcapri.com/PDF/Repair/Capri_SM_Transaxle_Manual_Turbo_S07-03B.pdf

page 07-03B-17 for the m/t.

JJ
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Rocketman

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« Reply #3 on: September 27, 2010, 12:27:00 PM »
Replace your PCV valve if its stuck pressure will build up in the crankcase and force oil out, or perhaps the seals were not installed properly
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WickedClown

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« Reply #4 on: September 27, 2010, 02:38:00 PM »
Maybe they were not installed properly, but they did not leak for the first 2-3 weeks. I'll check out the pcv valve. Thanks rocket!
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