Mystery oil leak

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Mystery oil leak

#1 Post by wozzer1340 »

Any ideas where the oil would be coming from if it gathers where pictured? It's just below the carbs on the side of the block, it's a dolomite sprint engine....
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Water pump seal fersure! Bad luck dude!

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#3 Post by wozzer1340 »

Is that an awkward job?
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It means taking the water pump out, so yeah, pretty unpleasant, do able at home, but no fun! There is an instruction thread on here somewhere.

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#5 Post by wozzer1340 »

I'll take a look on here, thanks
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#6 Post by Flyfisherman »

wozzer1340 wrote: ↑Tue May 19, 2020 10:43 pm I'll take a look on here, thanks
Save trawling through item - read this https://forum.triumphdolomite.co.uk/vie ... f=4&t=7214

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#7 Post by wozzer1340 »

Should we be able to see in that gap? Like this?
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Yes.
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