Oil Leak after MSD Opti
Mar 22, 2011 | 11:37 PM
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Oil Leak after MSD Opti
Has anyone encountered a motor oil leak after installing an MSD Opti? I didn't change the seal, since it is only a year or two old. It's quite a noticeable motor oil leak. Guess I'll be changing the seal now. I really didn't think it would need to be replaced since it didn't leak with the OE opti.
Mar 23, 2011 | 12:40 PM
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Maybe the water pump drive seal as well.
Mar 24, 2011 | 10:37 PM
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I agree with the water pump seal. You gotta know what you are doing to replace it though. Its kind of tricky.
Apr 19, 2011 | 08:41 PM
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Opti seal replaced, leak fixed.
Apr 19, 2011 | 08:49 PM
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Opti seal replaced, leak fixed.
Did you replace the WP seal?
Apr 19, 2011 | 08:58 PM
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No, it wasn't leaking and it wasn't disturbed.
Apr 19, 2011 | 10:29 PM
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If you guys ever need the tool for the water pump drive shaft seal installation let me know I have about 15 of them.
Apr 19, 2011 | 11:12 PM
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If you guys ever need the tool for the water pump drive shaft seal installation let me know I have about 15 of them.
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Apr 19, 2011 | 11:28 PM
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no they are ones i made in the machine shop at work they match the kent moore tool.