bluespit Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 my 1500 spit leave an oil mark on the floor when it's parked up after a run, It's enough to want to fix it but nothing too much to cause alarm. Before I go looking where are the most likely leak sources? Sump, crankshaft seals or something else?cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cook1e Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Timing chain cover is another favourite leak spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodders1 Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 It's not leaking oil, it's marking its territory :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 4365 wrote:my 1500 spit leave an oil mark on the floor when it's parked up after a run, It's enough to want to fix it but nothing too much to cause alarm. Before I go looking where are the most likely leak sources? Sump, crankshaft seals or something else?cheersGet an old roll of wallpaper or similar. After run place it under car and then identify the exact locationFront of engine....timing cover or crankcase bridge or crankshaft oil sealRear of engine....crankshaft oil sealor Sump for both areasBell housing.....crankshaft oil seal or gearbox to bell housing sealRear end....diff front pinion seal or diff stub axle sealsGood hunting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
npanne Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 bodders1 wrote:It's not leaking oil, it's marking its territory :-)I think you'll find that it's just rust-proofing it's own chassis rails and crossmember. ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhodes Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 The breather arrangement on the non-overdrive 1500 gearbox was designed to leak oil and to give a delightful odour as it landed on the exhaust pipe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire1500 Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 I know my gearbox leaks a little but not major! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluespit Posted October 12, 2011 Author Share Posted October 12, 2011 seems to be from front right hand side of enginethanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodders1 Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 4365 wrote:seems to be from front right hand side of enginethanksblowing around the dipstick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Its a Triumph. Welcome to the oil on the floor Club :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fizzy Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 im not sure the wallpaper under the car is accurate ? i have an oil leak at the front, which i suspect is coming from the recently replaced crank seal or TC cover. however under the car oil is dripping off the chassis, and im pretty sure my chassis isnt leaking oil ? seems to get blown back from whereever its coming from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Cureton Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Front crank seal is a favourite on these cars, and as Fizzy says it tends to blow backwards to cover the sump and chassis. The best sign of a leaking crank seal is a line of oil splatter exactly in line with the front of the engine on the inside of the bonnet where it gets flung by the rotating crank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Paterson Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 As long as its not too bad I consider the rustproofing effect on the cross member and chassis as a bonus. The bits which have been getting a misting of oil in the time I've had the car are immaculate underneath. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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