ok, 67 mustang coupe. just bought off of eBay. noticed puddle of motor oil on back of engine. it is almost directly behind the carb what is the problem!? is it serious, how much to fix or have it fixed
dont know if it helps but....
v8 289 4bbl carb
2007-04-09 11:28:08 · 7 answers · asked by j j 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Thought I just answered this question a couple of seconds ago.
2007-04-09 11:33:06 · answer #1 · answered by Fordman 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Start with the simple and cheapest things first. Oil cap. Is it there, is it tight? Tappet gasket. Those are pretty cheap and on a 67 Mustang, it should be easy to get to. Clean out hte old gasket before inserting the new. Also, make sure the seat where the gasket is going clean.
Some people put gasket sealer on it, some don't. I don't think it's needed if your gasket makes a good seal. Also, I've known some people to put gasket sealer over the nuts that hole the cover down.
Could be blow by, too.
2007-04-09 18:38:23 · answer #2 · answered by rann_georgia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Couple of possibilities...one, your valve covers are probably leaking at the gaskets, minor repair...
The other may be a pcv valve hose leak. I believe the hose connects right behind the carburetor, so the hose nay be brittle, split or broken...also a minor repair, but the reason may be more. If your rings are going bad in the engine, the pcv valve may be overworked, causing puddles of oile. Pull the spark plugs, and look for crusty dark deposits on them. Even one cylinder is a bad sign...
2007-04-09 18:37:25 · answer #3 · answered by Michael B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably a gasket. If oil consistently drips either from force or gravity, it tends to coat other moving parts and get splattered around. But if its localized and within a certain area, probably a gasket, or a breach. Shouldnt be a breach.. but have the gaskets checked. They don't cost too much. Research the cost of gasket sets, and then average repair costs online. THEN go to shops and get quotes.
2007-04-09 18:32:19 · answer #4 · answered by sbravosystems 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
could be as simple as tightening down the valve covers or replacing gaskets or as serious as a rear seal (but seems too high-up on the engine for that). get it looked at.
2007-04-09 18:32:34 · answer #5 · answered by rob c 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The most likely problem is the rocker cover gasket, they get dry and leak. Cheap and easy to do.
2007-04-09 18:35:42 · answer #6 · answered by wheeler 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
almost imposable to permanently stop valve cover gasket leaks on cars from that time frame because even if you put on new valve covers they soon warped causing leaks. too thin metal with not enough bolts holding it. good luck
2007-04-09 18:36:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋