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Yes, I know that these TR3s notoriously leak oil, but I haven't given up on the idea that with proper sealing, many of the leaks can be reduced or even eliminated. Vain hope?
My current problem has to do with the oil pan. About two months ago I installed a new gasket (I also made sure the pan around the bolt holes was flat), and all seemed well. But now I have leaks around a number of the bolts.
When I reinstalled the pan, I put some gasket sealant around the bolts, but that didn't seem to work in every case.
My next option is to use teflon tape around the bolts. I know that some advise against this, and that others approve of it. But has anyone out there tried this and had success? It seems to be my last fall-back position.
Or, perhaps, there are other options I am unaware of.
Surely there must be a solution...(???)
BTW -- I have been adding up the miles here in beautiful western Virginia while we still have relatively warm days and the fall leaves have not all fallen off the trees.
My current problem has to do with the oil pan. About two months ago I installed a new gasket (I also made sure the pan around the bolt holes was flat), and all seemed well. But now I have leaks around a number of the bolts.
When I reinstalled the pan, I put some gasket sealant around the bolts, but that didn't seem to work in every case.
My next option is to use teflon tape around the bolts. I know that some advise against this, and that others approve of it. But has anyone out there tried this and had success? It seems to be my last fall-back position.
Or, perhaps, there are other options I am unaware of.
Surely there must be a solution...(???)
BTW -- I have been adding up the miles here in beautiful western Virginia while we still have relatively warm days and the fall leaves have not all fallen off the trees.