[V8] More oil leaks! Been there, done that....

[S_Matus]

Dag - 

When I bought my '90 V8 I replaced this  - 077 115 427E - gasket - gasket for oil thermostat housing / outlet for 
temperature sensors / oil cooler.

I do not have any leaks from the right side of the head today after 7 years.  Check here.

It is most likely a 2+ hour job to replace this.

Scott.


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Message: 9
Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 18:51:01 +0200
From: Dag B?sterud <dag.boesterud at consulgranada.net>
Subject: Re: [V8] More oil leaks!  Been there, done that....
To: <rmwoodbury at roadrunner.com>,    <V8 at audifans.com>
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My engine was taken out of the car during last month, and we replaced lots 
and lots of gaskets. It's easier to list what's not been replaced:

077 103 161C - gasket between block and sealing flange
077 103 171G - sealing flange (rear crank radial seal) - I don't have a leak 
at the rear of the engine
077 103 609E - gasket - upper oil sump gasket
077 103 610C - gasket - lower oil sump gasket
077 115 427E - gasket - gasket for oil thermostat housing / outlet for 
temperature sensors / oil cooler

These are the only gaskets/seal I can think of that has not been changed.

...but the darned thing still leaks!!!

If I were to tighten the heads a bit more, how much? 1/8 of a turn? 1/4?


/Dag
92 V8 4.2