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Originally Posted by ERA Chas
While your enjoying you 'cavity search'  -
I had a thread a few weeks ago about pan sealing tips from engine builders and got a lot of help. It's in the FE forum.
Barry helped me identify that the source of the oil was the oil pressure relief valve at the drivers rear of the block, just above the pan rail. It drains constantly hot or cold. Coupled with a pan rail that was not flat and poor gasket/silicone/fasteners technique was the reason for my pain.
All better now.
See here:
Engine Builders-favorite oil pan sealing tips? |
Chas, I recall seeing your thread, but since I don't seem to have leaks from the pan, I'm going to leave it alone. If I do have to remove it, then I'll follow your lead. I was curious to know if the pan can come off and clear that rear crossmember on a CSX car without lifting up the engine, while still clearing the crank counterweights. I'm assuming an ERA is pretty much the same as mine. I'll have to wait until I need to do that job to find out.