![]() 05/13/2017 at 00:56 • Filed to: None | ![]() | ![]() |
When to change a gasket?
I found an oil leak (shocking) and digging around I found what I think is another. I know the original owner never changed the pump. while I have the engine out, should I change the gasket or leave it be? I can’t see any drips, but I’m afraid its is seeping out.
Any thoughts?
![]() 05/13/2017 at 01:00 |
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How much extra time/expense does it cost you now compared with needing to take the engine out again if it’s bad?
![]() 05/13/2017 at 01:10 |
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1/2hour to replace* *pending nothing goes wrong.
vs @2 hours to remove, swap and then 2 hours to put back in.
mostly afraid of fucking something up.
![]() 05/13/2017 at 01:25 |
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All you have to do is pull off those mount brackets to get the cover off? Reseal it.
![]() 05/13/2017 at 02:10 |
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If you do it now, then you know it’s done, and won’t have to worry about it later.
![]() 05/13/2017 at 08:04 |
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Ummm... you have the engine out of the car but are debating on changing a gasket?
This is jalop/oppo summed up in one post.
![]() 05/13/2017 at 09:50 |
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yes. I’m afraid of opening pandoras box.
![]() 05/13/2017 at 14:33 |
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Tough, but if it is leaking change it. If you removed it and the gasket was fine, get a new gasket! Always replace the gasket, it is cheap insurance.
![]() 05/27/2017 at 06:21 |
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if complement or insult