ipc26 Posted October 31, 2014 Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 My 1970 TR6 seems to be seeping oil from the base of the dipstick guide tube. Does this screw in and therefore can be tightened or is it pressed in. Can I remove and repair or will I just have to seal it and if so what with? Thanks Ian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Richard71 Posted October 31, 2014 Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 Hi Ian, it seems to be a push-in fit, well at least mine is anyway. When I stripped my engine I used a suitably sized punch and gently tapped it out, you could I suppose using a rag to protect the tube persuade it out with a pair of mole grips or suchlike, then re-fit with some Araldite. Richard. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR NIALL Posted October 31, 2014 Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 Have you the Felt Sealing Washer fitted to the Dipstick? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlanJ Posted October 31, 2014 Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 ipc 26 did say that the leak is from the base of the dipstick tube. Alan J Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tony Millward Posted November 1, 2014 Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 (edited) No Alan, he said it 'seems to be'. But...it could be coming out of the top if there is no felt washer (likely), and running down the tube appearing to be a leaky tube fitting. Cheers Tony Edited November 1, 2014 by Tony Millward Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR NIALL Posted November 1, 2014 Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 Cheers Tony,that's exactly what I ment. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tony Millward Posted November 1, 2014 Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 I knew that..... Tony Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ipc26 Posted November 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2014 Thanks for that guys. Felt is in place. It does seem to be from the base of the tube where it joins the block. I am finally getting the drips under control. The biggest difference came after fitting a breather to the top of the gearbox cover and replacing the washers on the overdrive sump with dowty seals! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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