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| Literati914 |
 Mar 13 2026, 01:37 PM
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Advanced Member  Group: Members Posts: 2,221 Joined: 16-November 06 From: Dallas, TX Member No.: 7,222 Region Association: Southwest Region  |
I removed the engine tins from my 1.7 to clean and paint, while also degreasing the engine and transmission. I'm thinking I'll re-seal anything that's convenient to do-so while I'm here. There was an accumulation of baked on oil under the tins on top of the cylinders, not so much under (oil return tubes seem fairly well sealed and clean).. what does that usually imply, if anything?
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| mepstein |
Mar 13 2026, 02:45 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 20,535 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region 
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In general, just normal for an air cooled engine.
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| bkrantz |
Mar 13 2026, 07:42 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,623 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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Check the cork seal under the oil filler "tank".
Oil on top of the engine can also come from sloppy pouring. |
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| Literati914 |
Mar 13 2026, 09:28 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,221 Joined: 16-November 06 From: Dallas, TX Member No.: 7,222 Region Association: Southwest Region |
OK, I'll check that cork seal, thanks.
The oil is (on top) closer to the block end tho... cylinder to block seals maybe? I'll check head bolt torques, maybe they've loosened over time. |
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