[Supras] trying to fix oil leak

[Mike Long]

If you wrap url's in <> most email programs will not break the link on
a wrap.  Then you don't even need to use tinyurl although they are a
really good service!

Cheers,
Mike, 87T

On 6/26/07, Bob <bob at hairballcreations.com> wrote:
> Mike
>
> Wouldn't this have been a bit easier?
>
> http://tinyurl.com/create.php
> http://snipurl.com/site/index
>
> Just a thought :-P
>
> Bob
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: supras-bounces at supras.com [mailto:supras-bounces at supras.com] On Behalf
> Of Michael Bringle
> Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2007 2:03 AM
> To: 'Craig Thommes'; 'gene lyu'; supras at supras.com
> Subject: Re: [Supras] trying to fix oil leak
>
> OK, I don't know if this is a problem for everyone but the links seem to get
> cut off because they wrap.  So you loose the important info.  So I just
> "fixed" it to make the link a big shorter:
> http://www.cygnusx1.net/Supra/Library/EPC/291420/catalog.aspx?F=1503&P=1
>
> That is a bit easier than moving all the directories around.  Those oil
> hoses leaked on me a while back, we very messey.  That would be a good thing
> to also try to track down your leak.  Just don't forget the clean the engine
> part.  Do that first to avoid getting your new parts messey.
>
> -Mike
> 89T BST++
> http://www.CygnusX1.net/supra
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: supras-bounces at supras.com [mailto:supras-bounces at supras.com] On Behalf
> Of Craig Thommes
> Sent: Monday, June 25, 2007 7:40 PM
> To: 'gene lyu'; supras at supras.com
> Subject: Re: [Supras] trying to fix oil leak
>
> "The car"... is that a turbo?  If so, what you describe sounds like the
> textbook symptoms of leaking oil cooler hoses.  Get under the car, take off
> the under cover, and start cleaning.
>
> Then replace the two hoses that run from the oil cooler pipes on the side of
> the engine (one on the oil pan, one on the oil filter bracket) to the
> hardline pipes mounted under the radiator support.  This will help:
> http://www.cygnusx1.net/Supra/Library/EPC/291420/catalog.aspx?Figure=1503&Pa
> ge=1
>
> -Craig
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: supras-bounces at supras.com [mailto:supras-bounces at supras.com] On Behalf
> Of gene lyu
> Sent: Monday, June 25, 2007 7:30 PM
> To: supras at supras.com
> Subject: [Supras] trying to fix oil leak
>
> Hi all!
>
>  I finally got some free time to look at the car so I can try and find the
> leaks before I just start replacing random gaskets(and thanks for the
> replies to my previous post...  I'll be sure to put them into practice once
> I actually start workin on my leaking contraption!)...
>
>  and I found that a huuuuuuuge puddle of oil collects under my car, and a
> bunch of little oil droplets are all over the place.  Apparently, it's not
> just one leak.  The biggest one seems to collect somewhere between the oil
> pan and the transmission... does that sound about right?  Also, the exhaust
> has a burnt oil streak right down the middle of it, starting at the little
> brace thing that's located just past the cat.  There seems to be a buncha
> oil collecting on the bottom side of the brace.  The cross member looking
> thing that's right next to the pan is also pretty much covered in oil.
> Actually, just about everything between the oil pan and the radiator is
> soaked in oil.
>
>  On the top side, the front half of the valve gasket covers are completely
> clean, while the back end of them seem to have a film of oil over them.  I
> guess I'll try and get some hex bolts to replace the old bolts 'n screws,
> but I'm not sure if they're the problem.
>
>  Anyway, I'm hoping to have some free time soon on a weekend...  is there
> anyone in the 818 area that wouldn't mind lending a hand? Heh, I just want
> to be able to drive a few blocks without having to throw another quart of
> oil in the car :'(
>
>  Well, thanks again!
>
>
>  -gene
>
>
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