Help!!! Oil leak
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Originally Posted by 1BADAIR
I pulled my trans to fix what appeared to be a rear main leak on my brand new APE 382. Turns out its not the rear main. As far as I can tell the oil is coming from the Flywheel bolts holes. Whats wrong with my crank.
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Originally Posted by 1BADAIR
Turns out the flywheel bolts on eagle cranks are supposed to have thread sealant/ or locktite on them. I used molylube or the ARP bolts.
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There is a freeze plug on the crank that could be a source of oil leak. The one on my lunati popped out at the track and blew lots of oil out. I am not familar with the eagle crank, but if the flywheel hole went all the way through they could also be a source of leaks. May try using some teflon tape or silicone on the bolts to seal it up.
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Originally Posted by Camaro_SS
Keep us posted on your find, I've got the same problem.
Well I found the leaks. First there has to be thread sealnt on the flywheel bolts and second my crank plug is not is straight.
Have to call Eagle Monday to get a plug or see if an OEM will fit.