Oil Leak in 318

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   We're really enjoying our '68, or maybe it's a 69 SN, having just purchased her this spring.  The 1968 Chrysler 318 looks to have been rebuilt at some point in the past.  My problem: it's leaking oil, when we first got it, not so much, but we have only run her at the most about 90 minutes at a time.  Last time out (about four hours of good times) it looks like the dip stick is down about half a quart and the bilge messy.  I cannot see any leaks on the top half of the engine, or the oil pan gasket, but when I get my hand under the oil pan it's pretty slimey.  

Being a novice mechanic at best I have greatly appreciated the help in reading these posts, my learning curve with a wrench is "ratching up."  OK, any ideas about this oil leak?

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The Lake Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Platinum Member Joined: May-13-2005 Location: Lk Winnebago MO Status: Offline Points: 1157	Post Options Post Reply Quote The Lake Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Oil Leak in 318 Posted: July-22-2005 at 12:47pm
	We're really enjoying our '68, or maybe it's a 69 SN, having just purchased her this spring. The 1968 Chrysler 318 looks to have been rebuilt at some point in the past. My problem: it's leaking oil, when we first got it, not so much, but we have only run her at the most about 90 minutes at a time. Last time out (about four hours of good times) it looks like the dip stick is down about half a quart and the bilge messy. I cannot see any leaks on the top half of the engine, or the oil pan gasket, but when I get my hand under the oil pan it's pretty slimey. Being a novice mechanic at best I have greatly appreciated the help in reading these posts, my learning curve with a wrench is "ratching up." OK, any ideas about this oil leak?
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barr 68 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: October-21-2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 59	Post Options Post Reply Quote barr 68 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: July-25-2005 at 9:12am
	Check the valve cover gaskets . The oil is most likely dribbling down the side of the engine . Also , even though the engine was rebuilt ,its not unusual for an engine of this vintage to use some oil. Best of luck, Jim/Barr68
	barr68

Oil Leak in 318

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