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Apr 19, 2005 | 10:50 PM

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Racer

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From: Worth IL

Small oil leak

After taking my 84 out of hibernation I gave it the once over,
and I notice about 3 oil drops on the floor below the oil drain
plug and sure enough there was oil on it, so I took it back where
I had the oil changed along with all the other fluids before I put
it away for the winter { got to take care of the Baby} and they
put a new plug with a new washer and it still leaks! does anyone
know what I can do short of replacing the oil pan!!

by the way i'm using Mobil 1 10w30 and it's not cheap!
Thanks in advance.

Apr 19, 2005 | 11:45 PM

RONR

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From: Grants Pass Oregon

They make a self tapping drain plug that is a hair bigger and will go right in. Most parts stores carry these.. This might solve the problem if threaded portion of pan is enlarged.....

Apr 20, 2005 | 07:55 PM

Poncho C4

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Racer

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From: Worth IL

Ron r,

Thanks for your suggestion I will give it a try and see what happens.

Apr 20, 2005 | 09:32 PM

bogus

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From: San Pedro CA

hm. 3 drops after a winter of storage? That's not a leak.

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