i started my 1991 Protege (BP motor, 5-speed) after overhaul and it dumps oil and I can't locate the leak. It's almost like a hose is just wide open but I can't find anything like that. My fear is that it is the main seal on the transmission side but there is oil on top of the bell housing (pic). Any ideas?
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I though that but it isn't. It's right behind that area on the head but I don't think there are any oil connections there. I guess put more oil in it and have my son bump the motor without starting it to see if i can see anything. It's a huge leak so I don't think it will be too hard to see when it is in action...
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Oil pressure sender?1990 Protege 4WD
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Originally posted by bomdoutscort View PostMaybe that allen bolt that goes in the rear of the side of the head.
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Stupid question but, you're sure it's oil? It sure looks like oil, and I'm sure the dipstick tells the tale. It's just that there's a clutch fitting in that area too. If it's not the disty, not a head gasket (not sure why it would be), and not valve cover gasket, then??? What all was overhauled? Did any of that stuff come apart? If that allen head didn't come out, then I can't see it leaking.1991 Protege LX with GTX swap, DD1990 4WD Protege with GTX swap, Project/garage decoration2006 Mazda 3 with 2.3, Her car1980 Ford F100 Short bed with 300ci 6 cylinder, work truck/home for moss
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It was that set screw plug in the end of the head - 100% certain. I had my son bump the motor with the ignition coil disconnected until I saw where the oil was coming out and it was pouring out there. When I first started it, it ran for just a few seconds and I shut it off to go check under the hood and there was oil all over the place. It was completely overhauled so all the gaskets and seals are new. I'm going to get the plug today and fire it up again and see where else it leaks - hopefully no where...
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