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AngliaGT

AngliaGT

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Seems like every time I get some money saved,something happens to help
deplete it.I went and bought oil for my truck (bought three 5 quart containers,
as it was on sale) three oil filters,+ 2 5quart containers of VR1 oil for the GT,& an
oil filter for it.This all came to around $225 (with tax).
Then I ordered 4 KYB shocks for the Dakota,& a door seal that was leaking.
That was another $170.I was okay with this,as these things needed to be done,&
it would be cheaper in the long run.
Now it looks like I've got a rear main seal leaking in the GT,which means the
engine will need to be pulled (again).Last time I pulled it,to swap out the transmission,
it took me over a year ( I work cheap,but also very slow),and I'm weary of all of the -
"May as well" things that will need to be done.
How long can I safely keep driving it withe leaking seal? Can I get away using
cheaper oil for a short time? The best driving season is here,now that it's cooled off.
 
AngliaGT said:
Seems like every time I get some money saved,something happens to help
deplete it.I went and bought oil for my truck (bought three 5 quart containers,
as it was on sale) three oil filters,+ 2 5quart containers of VR1 oil for the GT,& an
oil filter for it.This all came to around $225 (with tax).
Then I ordered 4 KYB shocks for the Dakota,& a door seal that was leaking.
That was another $170.I was okay with this,as these things needed to be done,&
it would be cheaper in the long run.
Now it looks like I've got a rear main seal leaking in the GT,which means the
engine will need to be pulled (again).Last time I pulled it,to swap out the transmission,
it took me over a year ( I work cheap,but also very slow),and I'm weary of all of the -
"May as well" things that will need to be done.
How long can I safely keep driving it withe leaking seal? Can I get away using
cheaper oil for a short time? The best driving season is here,now that it's cooled off.
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I guess the big question is how MUCH is it leaking? I didn't know they made one that didn't leak some. This risk (in my mind) would be if it leaks enough to contaminate the clutch surfaces. Both of the MGBs I had leaked some - which is why I still have the habit (on anything I drive) of checking the oil at every fillup and afters its been parked for a few days. As long as there is enough to maintain oil pressure it shouldn't hurt the engine to have a drip.
 
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