Crankcase leaking?

[roadburner]

Hi,
today i've found another oil leak.I got a lot of oil between Cylinder block and Gearbox.Where does it come from.Does it sometimes happen that oil disappears between Block and Main Bearing Case?
Thanks for your help.

[Dr.Hess]

Umm, rear main seal? Not uncommon, from what I gather. Other choice would be front seal of the transmission. Make sure it is engine oil and not tranny oil.

Dr.Hess

[deecee]

Could also be the leaking thru the Threads of the Bolts that hold on the Flywheel onto the Crank.

[roadburner]

Hi,
thank for your replys.
But i got oil at both sides at the end of the cylinder block and it`s no gearbox oil.
Does it ever happen that motor oil comes out of the main bearing case?

Thanx

[Dr.Hess]

Oil can come out anywhere, especially on an English car. Tracking down leaks is a real PITA. Try:

http://home.flash.net/~hess/Clip_n_Saves.htm
then "Oil Leaks"

Oil dripping from the bottom can come from about anywhere, but if it is coming from inside the bell housing area, I would suspect the rear main seal.

Dr.Hess

[lotusman]

Have you cleaned you PCV lately. Most auto repair books list this as the primary cause of sudden oil leaks.

And I know that it is a possibility from PERSONAL experience. And a cheap fix. A little gasoline soak, blow dry.

lotusman
'89 non-SE