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02-16-2023, 07:59 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2023
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Mechanic Needed - Walnut Creek, CA
Hello,
I recently purchased a Superformance Cobra with 351W engine.
It is leaking small amount of oil.
Can anyone recommend a mechanic near Walnut Creek, CA.
Thanks,
Leo |
02-16-2023, 08:07 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2002
Cobra Make, Engine: SPF#0760
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Hello Leo,
Congratulations on the purchase. The fun starts now!
Where is the oil leak? Might be something simple.
Blas
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02-16-2023, 10:33 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Gilroy,
CA
Cobra Make, Engine: SPF 2291, Whipple Blown & Injected 4V ModMotor
Posts: 2,719
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Leo, while there are issues that a qualified mechanic / repair shop might be needed for, a small oil leak is not one. These cars will continually make demands upon you for various levels and types of service. If the oil leak is a bridge too far you might consider your choice of automotive play toys. There might be a better choice for you other than a Cobra replica
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02-17-2023, 12:26 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Cape Town,
WC
Cobra Make, Engine: Shamrock
Posts: 418
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If the oil leak is from the crankshaft ends then you are looking at a fairly significant cost time wise to fix for a single piece oil seal installation. If it's from the sump edges maybe 3 hours to fix. If its from the inlet manifold edge or timing cover then maybe 5 hours to fix plus new gaskets.
Any fix might well fail and even worsen the leak - seriously consider whether the leak justifies the cost of repair. It would have to be really significant before I tried to fix it as V8s leak oil - its the nature of the beast |
02-17-2023, 04:18 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Las Vegas,
NV
Cobra Make, Engine: Shelby CSX4005LA, Roush 427IR
Posts: 5,573
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Snake2998
- its the nature of the beast
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To the extent that the FE engines have an adage:
Q: How do you know a side oiler is low on oil?
A: it stops leaking
Windsor were better but even my new pond block seeped a little.
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02-18-2023, 03:42 PM
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Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: SF Bay Area,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF #1019
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Your choices in Walnut Creek are somewhat limited. I suggest going to breakfast on Saturday at Clementines and asking some the guys there. Ask nicely, and you might find someone with a lift and knowledge to help you for the price of a few beers and lunch.
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02-19-2023, 12:04 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Frederick,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA FIA 2158, ERA 427SC 649 sold
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I would highly recommend San Ramon Valley Imports 925 838 0991. They have done an excellent job helping my uncle maintain and repair his turbo Supra. When I went there they were doing extensive work on a Mustang street rod and other performance cars. Rob the owner is very knowledgeable, reliable and honest.
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