Possible to build an engine that never leaks oil?

Possible to build an engine that never leaks oil?

Seems they always start to ooze oil. Is it possible to build one that
doesn't?

Re: Possible to build an engine that never leaks oil?

On Sat, 08 Sep 2007 19:07:52 -0700, Doc <docsavage20@yahoo,com > wrote:

>Seems they always start to ooze oil. Is it possible to build one that
>doesn't?

My 89 S-10 4.3L V6 has 176,000 miles on it and neither the engine or
transmission (both original) leak a drop. My 92 Ford Explorer only
leaks a tiny little bit at 135K.

Re: Possible to build an engine that never leaks oil?

In article <lrm6e3pnq9srqnj4a1tvpbbl30msc9b55o@4ax,com >,
Ashton Crusher <demi@moore,net > wrote:

> On Sat, 08 Sep 2007 19:07:52 -0700, Doc <docsavage20@yahoo,com > wrote:
>
> >Seems they always start to ooze oil. Is it possible to build one that
> >doesn't?
>
> My 89 S-10 4.3L V6 has 176,000 miles on it and neither the engine or
> transmission (both original) leak a drop. My 92 Ford Explorer only
> leaks a tiny little bit at 135K.

I had a Corolla at 187k that didn't leak until a little old lady in a
huge pickup tore the engine compartment off. Then it started to leak a
bit.

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Re: Possible to build an engine that never leaks oil?

"Doc" <docsavage20@yahoo,com > wrote in message
news:1189303672.201235.209440@g4g2000hsf.googlegroups,com ...
> Seems they always start to ooze oil. Is it possible to build one that
> doesn't?
>

No, or they would have done it by now.

Re: Possible to build an engine that never leaks oil?


"Doc" <docsavage20@yahoo,com > wrote in message
news:1189303672.201235.209440@g4g2000hsf.googlegroups,com ...
> Seems they always start to ooze oil. Is it possible to build one that
> doesn't?
>

My 95 Geo Prizm never does at 176K/mi. It does burn about a quart every 3K
miles though.

Re: Possible to build an engine that never leaks oil?

On Sep 8, 9:07?pm, Doc <docsavag...@yahoo,com > wrote:
> Seems they always start to ooze oil. Is it possible to build one that
> doesn't?

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Yes.....,it 's possible......
not probable......
not plausible..........

but .....
definately.....definately....possible




it's a money tang.........


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Re: Possible to build an engine that never leaks oil?



Doc <docsavage20@yahoo,com > wrote in article
<1189303672.201235.209440@g4g2000hsf.googlegroups,com >...
> Seems they always start to ooze oil. Is it possible to build one that
> doesn't?
>
>

That's why Harley Davidson never built computers.....They couldn't figure a
way to make them leak oil.......

Re: Possible to build an engine that never leaks oil?


"*" <nospam@this.addy,com > wrote in message
news:01c7f2e9$9248e120$f695c3d8@race...
>
>
> Doc <docsavage20@yahoo,com > wrote in article
> <1189303672.201235.209440@g4g2000hsf.googlegroups,com >...
>> Seems they always start to ooze oil. Is it possible to build one that
>> doesn't?
>>
>>
>
> That's why Harley Davidson never built computers.....They couldn't figure
> a
> way to make them leak oil.......
>
OT, I know. First, I loved your reply above! And I know a few local
Harley Davidson "restorers" (NOT me, as I happen to have no interest.) who
would argue that HD's are designed to "drip" oil--onto the chain. They
claim that when properly assembled and the drip mechanism properly
adjusted--for the average "Joe" who buys one & knows nothing beyond start
'em and ride 'em--the leakage *must* be there, but at a liveable level.
They also claim that they can be operated with the drip shut off IF the
driver/rider remembers to turn it on periodically to oil the chain. The only
alternative, according to them: the chain breaks on an oil-free motorcycle!
sam

Re: Possible to build an engine that never leaks oil?

Doc <docsavage20@yahoo,com > wrote:
>Seems they always start to ooze oil. Is it possible to build one that
>doesn't?

Sure, 2-cycle engines for instance....
--scott
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Re: Possible to build an engine that never leaks oil?

On Sep 9, 11:03 am, klu...@panix,com (Scott Dorsey) wrote:
> Doc <docsavag...@yahoo,com > wrote:
> >Seems they always start to ooze oil. Is it possible to build one that
> >doesn't?
>
> Sure, 2-cycle engines for instance....
> --scott



There are some Detroit diesel mechanics that might disagree with you.

Re: Possible to build an engine that never leaks oil?

Kruse wrote:

> On Sep 9, 11:03 am, klu...@panix,com (Scott Dorsey) wrote:
>
>>Doc <docsavag...@yahoo,com > wrote:
>>
>>>Seems they always start to ooze oil. Is it possible to build one that
>>>doesn't?
>>
>>Sure, 2-cycle engines for instance....
>>--scott
>
>
>
>
> There are some Detroit diesel mechanics that might disagree with you.
>

ALL Detroit Diesel mechanics would disagree with that :-p

Re: Possible to build an engine that never leaks oil?

On 9 Sep 2007 11:03:12 -0400, kludge@panix,com (Scott Dorsey) wrote:

>Doc <docsavage20@yahoo,com > wrote:
>>Seems they always start to ooze oil. Is it possible to build one that
>>doesn't?
>
>Sure, 2-cycle engines for instance....
>--scott

You haven't seen my weed-eater!!!


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Re: Possible to build an engine that never leaks oil?

AFAIK, Its the gaskets, seals, fittings that start to fail first.

On Sep 8, 10:07 pm, Doc <docsavag...@yahoo,com > wrote:
> Seems they always start to ooze oil. Is it possible to build one that
> doesn't?

Re: Possible to build an engine that never leaks oil?

Doc wrote:
> Seems they always start to ooze oil. Is it possible to build one that
> doesn't?
>
I've never seen a high end Japanese car, leak anything

Re: Possible to build an engine that never leaks oil?

Bob Johnstone wrote:

> Doc wrote:
>
>> Seems they always start to ooze oil. Is it possible to build one that
>> doesn't?
>>
> I've never seen a high end Japanese car, leak anything

Then you haven't looked close enough. Put 100k miles on ANYTHING, and
you'll start to see oil weeping out various gaskets. It may not drip,
but it will start to seep and accumulate dirt and grime.