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Leaking 88 duke oil pan
« on: October 17, 2011, 02:40:20 pm »
Yesterday, when Linda and I got home (no engine cut-outs on the way home, BTW, Charlie), I noticed oil dripping from my oil pan. So I tightened that big 4" drain plug. Still dripping. So I went ahead and changed the oil, put a thicker o-ring on the plug (an old fuel tank o-ring), and tightened it down. Still dripping. And it's definitely coming out in the region of the drain plug. My only guess is that I have a leak there. I'm going to take a closer look this weekend, and try to fix it. If I can't, I may be looking for another oil pan.
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Re: Leaking 88 duke oil pan
« Reply #1 on: October 17, 2011, 05:13:22 pm »
Did you recheck your codes to see if any more were set regarding the stalling? 

If you have the old O ring, you might be able to find one at Grainger.  The Don found one for Anne's car that goes behind the rear main seal. 
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Re: Leaking 88 duke oil pan
« Reply #2 on: October 22, 2011, 09:39:17 pm »
I found the leak. Back when I rebuild my engine, I noticed some RTV around the lip of the big drain hole, and cleaned it off. Well, it turns out I shouldn't have, or should have replaced it with something. The previous owner had apparently had to remove the drain plug with a big pipe wrench around the outside of the plug, and the wrench dug a hole in the lip. It must have still had a little bit of RTV in it, which finally came out.
I put JB Weld on it, and will put the oil back in tomorrow to see how it worked. I really don't want to have to change the pan -- a real drag.
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Re: Leaking 88 duke oil pan
« Reply #3 on: October 25, 2011, 10:05:32 pm »
Pat, if you still have the leak let me know.. I have stuff here we seal the fuel tanks of our aircraft with, put it on and it will outlast the car......   Jerry
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Re: Leaking 88 duke oil pan
« Reply #4 on: October 26, 2011, 02:48:50 pm »
It's holding, but I'd like some of that stuff anyhow.
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Re: Leaking 88 duke oil pan
« Reply #5 on: October 26, 2011, 05:12:13 pm »
i will get a tube to you......
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