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Qwimby1 · 04-10-2019, 03:29 PM

I found a small puddle of oil on the garage floor today. This is what I found when I dropped the pan. Driver side.) I guess I didn't get a pic after I cleaned it up, but everything looked pretty normal. I'll watch it for a week or so, but I don't expect it to fix itself. Anyone have an idea how much trouble I'm in? Warranty expired three weeks ago!

BigTuna · 04-10-2019, 03:32 PM

Probably just the front timing cover leaking. Fairly common issue. But I'm not sure how much the fix is.

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Qwimby1 · 04-10-2019, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by BigTuna

Probably just the front timing cover leaking. Fairly common issue. But I'm not sure how much the fix is.

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You may have just made my day!

BigTuna · 04-10-2019, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Qwimby1

You may have just made my day!

Mine had the same leak before I took it on for the recall. Upon reassembly, they reseal it and I haven't had it leak since. It had been happening for maybe 6 months, however, I never saw any measurable oil loss. Maybe just keep an eye on it, check the oil level every once in a while and monitor if it changes.

Tcoat · 04-10-2019, 04:03 PM

Not that common an issue on a post 13 but depends on when your 14 was built I guess.
Here are the common leaks and how to fix them.
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/attac...1&d=1413834741

Qwimby1 · 04-10-2019, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

Not that common an issue on a post 13 but depends on when your 14 was built I guess.
Here are the common leaks and how to fix them.
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/attac...1&d=1413834741

Very helpful. Thank you. Build date 1-14..

Tcoat · 04-10-2019, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Qwimby1

Very helpful. Thank you. Build date 1-14..

Well you don't get much earlier a 14 than that.

weederr33 · 04-10-2019, 05:46 PM

I noticed recently mine has a little on the driver side.

humfrz · 04-10-2019, 10:27 PM

Oh, just put a pan under the car on the garage floor and add oil to the crankcase every now and then.

Well, it's what some of us used to do -

humfrz

Qwimby1 · 04-11-2019, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by humfrz

Oh, just put a pan under the car on the garage floor and add oil to the crankcase every now and then.

Well, it's what some of us used to do -

humfrz

My wrench tells me it could take 8-9 hours to fix! Seems like an awful lot. It's a job I couldn't take on.

weederr33 · 04-11-2019, 12:10 PM

What about cleaning the site, and applying some high temp RTV sealant over it?

BigTuna · 04-11-2019, 01:46 PM

https://www.ft86club.com/forums/show...5&postcount=24

Qwimby1 · 04-11-2019, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by BigTuna

https://www.ft86club.com/forums/show...5&postcount=24

Looks like a good way to go. I'll try it.

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