<VV> Oil pump gasket leak - 63 Spyder

[Andy Clark]

Bob, I don't think the harmonic damper has to come off. The engine mount and
skid plate do, however.
Good point about the oil pump gasket thickness. Many people are unaware of
this key point.
Andy Clark
Camano Island, WA.
66 140/4 Monza Sedan
66 140/4 Stinger Clone
66 180/4 Cord 8/10 #60
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <BobHelt at aol.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 05, 2006 8:46 AM
Subject: Re: <VV> Oil pump gasket leak - 63 Spyder


>
> In a message dated 1/5/2006 9:10:11 AM US Mountain Standard Time,
> bmooers at farniente.com writes:
>
> The seal  on my oil pump is leaking. In order to replace the seal and stop
> the leak  I must remove the rear skid plate. Can I lower the engine
without
> removing  it completely? Can anyone describe the technique for this
> service?  Thanks
>
>
>
> Hi Bruce,
> I believe that you will have to remove the skid plate and to do this you
> will have to lower the back of the engine and remove the harmonic damper.
>
> But that is not all.......
>
> If you are saying that it is your oil pump cover plate gasket that is
> leaking, then there is something that you must know. There are different
thickness
> gaskets that must be selected correctly so as to set the pump
end-clearance.
> So proceed appropriately. These gaskets are available from major  vendors.
> Regards,
> Bob Helt