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Date:         Mon, 6 May 2002 11:10:51 -0600
Reply-To:     "Thompson, Michael" <METhompson@GOLDER.COM>
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From:         "Thompson, Michael" <METhompson@GOLDER.COM>
Subject:      Message for Stan
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Stan

Thanks again. I have checked the pushrod tubes again, and they all move easily under fairly light pressure (i.e. I can grab them between thumb and forefinger and slide them out of the ends so they hang on the pushrods. I thinks I need some Viton seals! The springs are in place, but maybe these have lost some of their 'spring'. I wil try and get some new ones.

Also I cleaned all the upper engine area at the weekend - lots of old oil and dust around there. I also removed the fan alternator, etc and cleaned in the fan housing as much as possible. Fortunately, the rear (fan) seal looks good (no fresh oil around) and there is no oil dripping from the bell housing are (i.e. front (clutch) seal looks good). The main leaks are from the oil cooler area, and both cylinder/head/tube areas, especially the right (facing forwards). I am going to clean the underside when it stops snowing in Calgary!!. Is it possible that oil is coming from the cylinder head gasket? This is where it looks like. Can you check and re-torque the heads with the engine in? I tried removing the upper tinware at the weekend, but it was held fast by the engine surround seal. Is there a trick to removing this? Do you need to remove the intake system from the heads? Is it just going to be easier to get all the seals I need and then drop the engine to do it? How high does the rear of the van need to be to clear the engine. I was thinking of removing the intake system from the engine and leaving it attached in the van. This way I wouldn't need to disconnect everything.

Sorry about all the questions

Thanks again

Michael


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