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 Post subject: Oil problem.
PostPosted: Tue Apr 11, 2017 9:12 pm 
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My Sprint's engine, gearbox and axle have all been topped up to the right levels with the correct oil, but it's not leaking, at all.

Anyone have any suggestions?

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 Post subject: Re: Oil problem.
PostPosted: Tue Apr 11, 2017 9:47 pm 
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Scrap it immediately! If it gets out that BL cars can be oil tight, everyone will want one!

I'll have a truck round in the morning to collect it!

Steve

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 Post subject: Re: Oil problem.
PostPosted: Tue Apr 11, 2017 10:13 pm 
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It is very perplexing I must say, it's been suggested that there might be a blockage somewhere or that I need my eyes tested, all quite likely candidates. Otherwise, your suggestion might be the only way to deal with the issue, or this could ruin years of uncareful marketing if the truth got out...

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Past fleet: Triumph 2000, Lancia Beta Coupe, BL Mini Clubman, Austin Metro, Vauxhall Cavalier MK1 & MK2, Renault 18 D, Rover 216 GSI, Honda Accord (most expensive car purchase, hated, made out of magnetic metal as only car I've ever been crashed into...4 times), BMW 318, Golf GTi MK3 16v x 3


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 Post subject: Re: Oil problem.
PostPosted: Wed Apr 12, 2017 12:29 pm 
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Well that's your rust-proofing knackered then!

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 Post subject: Re: Oil problem.
PostPosted: Thu Apr 13, 2017 3:17 pm 
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Oh no! Right, I'm going out to drill a few small holes in my sump at once!

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Past fleet: Triumph 2000, Lancia Beta Coupe, BL Mini Clubman, Austin Metro, Vauxhall Cavalier MK1 & MK2, Renault 18 D, Rover 216 GSI, Honda Accord (most expensive car purchase, hated, made out of magnetic metal as only car I've ever been crashed into...4 times), BMW 318, Golf GTi MK3 16v x 3


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 Post subject: Re: Oil problem.
PostPosted: Sun Apr 16, 2017 3:38 pm 
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I have the same problem. Took my Sprint engined TR7 on a club run to a stately home last week and some of our cars were lined up in front for photos and attracted a lot of attention from other visitors. As we left several hours later I checked and my car had not left a spot of oil on their nice tarmac but some of the others (TR3s, TR4s and TR6s) had left quite a bit. Couple of them even carry their own drip trays!

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 Post subject: Re: Oil problem.
PostPosted: Fri Apr 28, 2017 9:14 am 
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Don't panic or worry as soon it will start to leak and become normal :D

How about this then. Years ago I had an awful boss who was totally disliked by one and all. His pride of ownership was a Lotus Cortina upon which he doted and cleaned to oblivion :?
He would drive it in on all dry days and park in "his spot" and we would wait until he was on the phone or on the loo and one of us would sneak out and empty a small cup of oil beneath his engine, he would come out and scratch his head and take it to the local garage to be checked. We would then wait a few days and repeat the process................oh days of fun.

Some years later when I was invited to a meal with friends and work chums I was told that this boss had become a millionaire and when I was saddened by the news it was pointed out that he (the boss) could not buy a ticket to our table :wink:

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 Post subject: Re: Oil problem.
PostPosted: Fri Apr 28, 2017 4:34 pm 
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I have the same problem. Took my Sprint engined TR7 on a club run to a stately home last week and some of our cars were lined up in front for photos and attracted a lot of attention from other visitors. As we left several hours later I checked and my car had not left a spot of oil on their nice tarmac but some of the others (TR3s, TR4s and TR6s) had left quite a bit. Couple of them even carry their own drip trays!
Maybe your's had run out on the way?


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 Post subject: Re: Oil problem.
PostPosted: Sat Apr 29, 2017 4:29 pm 
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I have the same problem. Took my Sprint engined TR7 on a club run to a stately home last week and some of our cars were lined up in front for photos and attracted a lot of attention from other visitors. As we left several hours later I checked and my car had not left a spot of oil on their nice tarmac but some of the others (TR3s, TR4s and TR6s) had left quite a bit. Couple of them even carry their own drip trays!
Maybe your's had run out on the way?

Could be, I must check sometime.

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