1985 MG EFi engine is blowing the crankshaft oil seal out of the oil pump housing. Just wondering if the crank/camshaft wheel combination is wrong for the engine as the EPC shows that there should be a flanged washer each side of the cam wheel on the early engines and this one hasn't got that.
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Originally posted by Sussex Pete View Post1985 MG EFi engine is blowing the crankshaft oil seal out of the oil pump housing. Just wondering if the crank/camshaft wheel combination is wrong for the engine as the EPC shows that there should be a flanged washer each side of the cam wheel on the early engines and this one hasn't got that.1958 Ford Consul Convertible. I love this car
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Originally posted by Jeff Turbo View Post
Is it oil weeping out of the crank seal or the oil pump gasket?Membership Secretary
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I would say you have the wrong oil seal in place or the breather is blocked as that shouldn't happen. On my early engines I don't have an extra washer to keep a seal in place.1958 Ford Consul Convertible. I love this car
1965 Ford Zodiac Executive. Fab cruiser being restored
1997 Jaguar Xk8 Convertible. Such a fab car
2003 MGZT V8. BRG and new project
2004 MGZT cdti. Great workhorse
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Three times so far. I think pump and breather will be the next areas to check, once a new seal has been sourced and fitted.Membership Secretary
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I had exactly the same problem on a Rover 214 many years ago.
A new seal made no difference.
Thoroughly cleaning the housing and new seal with brake cleaner, followed by the gentle use of fine emery cloth on both and then a smear of Superglue around the seal finally did the trick. I did not start the engine for a couple of days, just to give everything a chance to set.
Approx 7 years and 75000 miles later I sold the car. Not a single drop had leaked out!1983 (Y) MG 1600
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