T-Series TC Oil Pan Weep Hole, Is it really necessary?

[69MGC]

Please give me your opinion on the necessity of the TC Oil Pan Weep Hole. Seems like I loose quite a bit of oil every time I park the car. I understand that the Weep Hole was designed into the oil system to theoretically let dirt/particles out. Is this really necessary? I was thinking of somehow either trying to lessen the amount of oil lost through the hole or stop it completely.

My thought is that since there is quite a lot of drainage onto the ground every time I stop, this can't be very good for the environment today, knowing what we know about spilled oil making it's way into the water table. I want to be an environmentally responsible classic car owner, but I don't want to cause any engine damage to my 48 TC either. I don't drive it very much, just on weekends for a bit of fun.

Any TC owners on the forum that have mitigated or stopped this leak on your cars?

Thanks for your input.
kev

 

[Grantura_MKI]

convert the rear seal to a “lip” style…£££
purchase a catch can that mounts under the hole…£
flea bay has both listed usually.

 

[PAUL161]

Whatever you do, never seal up that hole, that oil has to drain or the clutch will get soaked plus make a real mess! As said, put a catch can on and or put a modified seal on the crank. PJ

 

[69MGC]

Whatever you do, never seal up that hole, that oil has to drain or the clutch will get soaked plus make a real mess! As said, put a catch can on and or put a modified seal on the crank. PJ

Thanks for the info PJ. I'll look for a catch can, I had thought of that as well but didn't know such a thing existed

 

[69MGC]

convert the rear seal to a “lip” style…£££
purchase a catch can that mounts under the hole…£
flea bay has both listed usually.

Thanks for the info