Another Newbie Studebaker question for ya. I've been trying to drive my 62 GT as much as possible lately to try and flush out the problems and learn about the the car. I've managed close to 300 miles now and it looks like it is a typical Studebaker and leaks oil. I haven't figured out exactly where it is leaking yet but I assume it is the front and rear main seals as the valve cover gaskets do not appear to be leaking.
It looks like it is burning or leaking about 1 quart every 800 to 1000 miles. Does that seem excessive? I don't see any blue smoke on start or when driving and it has been hot weather with most of the driving. Also, there is oil pooling on the back of the front cross member which is ahead of the engine so I am not sure how it ends up there? It's not power steering fluid.
This is a rebuilt 289 with fewer than 5000 miles but it has sat for long periods without running so no doubt the seals are dry. I am using Brad Penn 20W50 oil as this is what the previous owner used. Is there an additive I could try to see if it will swell the seals? Is it a big job to change the front and rear main seals?
Leaks or not I LOVE THIS CAR!
I'm out of town for 3 days. If I don't respond to your posts, that's why.
As always, thanks for your help.
It looks like it is burning or leaking about 1 quart every 800 to 1000 miles. Does that seem excessive? I don't see any blue smoke on start or when driving and it has been hot weather with most of the driving. Also, there is oil pooling on the back of the front cross member which is ahead of the engine so I am not sure how it ends up there? It's not power steering fluid.
This is a rebuilt 289 with fewer than 5000 miles but it has sat for long periods without running so no doubt the seals are dry. I am using Brad Penn 20W50 oil as this is what the previous owner used. Is there an additive I could try to see if it will swell the seals? Is it a big job to change the front and rear main seals?
Leaks or not I LOVE THIS CAR!
I'm out of town for 3 days. If I don't respond to your posts, that's why.
As always, thanks for your help.
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