bellhousing bit wet/oily

A momentary digression...
Where did you get the paint for the block? Is it the orginal silvery-green colour?
My engine is in bits at the mo and I'm planning to paint the block and polish the cam cover before reassembling it all next week. I was going to paint it a silver colour I found (heat proof) that pretty much exactly matches the natural colour of the ally head. But would prefer to do it the original colour.

Michael
 
I agree with others, that the most likely problem is the head gasket, I had the same thing thought it was the rear mains oil seal but after replacing the oil seal it still leaked and yes it was the "O" ring on the head gasket.

john
 
I too have had problems with the 'o' ring at the the back of the head causing oil leaks. When I refitted my head, the gasket kit was missing the 'o' ring. Shortly after putting it all back together, there was a load of oil dripping down the back of the engine block. So, if you remove the head, strongly advise you replace this 'o' ring as a matter of course. It is not pleasant having to remove the head again just to replace a cheap 'o' ring!
 
thanks guys i haven't yet looked as i have been busy doing other things on it but its on my list :roll:
Dave
 
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