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Dauntless trouble update

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Patrick, May 12, 2011.

  1. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    Oil pan back off, rear main cap off. The good news is, there is a seal. :rofl: The rubber side seals didn't have the stakes in them, and had a very little bit of RTV where the cap seats in the block. The seal looks good. It looks like it was leaking on one side between the cap and the block. I'll get a seal kit so I can replace the side seals, and stake them like they're supposed to be, and use anaerobic sealer, like it's supposed to have. I'm surprised this was put together poorly, considering what the rest of the motor looks like. It sure sounds good. Or, at least it did when it was running.
     
  2. nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

    If the rest of the motor looks good I wouldn't sweat it too much even though very frustrating. Many people aren't aware of the quirks and details of Buick v motors. It does kinda make you wonder though don't it?
     
  3. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    Well, the good news is I was going to change the oil after cam break in anyhow. :)
    So I'll be out a pan gasket, rear main seal set, and an hour or two..
     
  4. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    I just hope there isn't a leaking gallery plug up there...
     
  5. nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

    That sucks. You buy a short block and expect it to be right but if that's all at least you know how to fix it. I'm going through something similar with power steering pumps on my cherocar. 2 of them with low pressure and have manual steering until things warm up. Maddening ain't it.

    Dang I phone.....
     
  6. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    Well, a long block, but yeah. Sure sound different than the old one. I wouldn't think the cam I put in would do it. Probably just pistons that fit..:)
     
  7. nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

    Keep us updated man. Hopefully the rest goes smooth
     
  8. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    Unfortunately no one in town has a pan gasket or a main seal. Might be able to get them tomorrow afternoon, but it'll likely be Thursday.
     
  9. wheelie

    wheelie beeg dummy 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor

    As usual, I'm a few days behind but, which flywheel did you use? I'd have used one that was drilled since that would seem to be evidence of at least some attempt to balance. Hope you get 'er sealed up. Can't count on anyone but yerself these days, and the folks here of course. Beeg Dummy had to google "anaerobic sealant." Luck.
     
    Last edited: May 25, 2011
  10. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    Replaced the rear main. Still leaking. Out it comes, again.
     
  11. bkd

    bkd Moderator Supreme Staff Member 2022 Sponsor

    Crap!

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  12. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    Came home from town just now and noticed one of my Delta headlights is busted...
     
  13. nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

    Who did you tick off In another life? Karma getting even or what? I feel for ya man..
     
  14. m38willys

    m38willys Jeep Vice 2024 Sponsor

    (looking for the frustrated smiley...)
     
  15. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    It's not leaking as bad as it was. I'm going to try to get ~400-500 miles on it with the (second batch) break in oil in it. Then I'll do whatever it takes to fix it. I now have an oil spot on my garage floor..:(
     
  16. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    :sigh: Really, really BIG :sigh:
    I can't drive this thing like this. I wiped the oil off of the bell housing and oil pan, and 10 miles later it's dripping. I'm going to pull the trans/ flywheel so I can see where it's leaking before I pull the rear main again. I only replaced the bottom half of the seal, because I was pretty sure it was leaking between the bearing cap and the block. I'm pretty sure it isn't now.
     
  17. wheelie

    wheelie beeg dummy 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor

    Sorry, bud. Hate it for ya'.
     
  18. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    The rebuilder told me they would cover any parts, plus $15 an hour flat rate. Better than a poke in the eye I guess.
     
  19. Posimoto

    Posimoto Hopeless JEEP Addict

    The plug at the back of the block where the cam is has been known to create substantial leaks too.
     
  20. jpflat2a

    jpflat2a what's that noise?

    not very generous at all
    who works for that wage in the auto industry?