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cannonman · #1 Post by **cannonman** » Sat Jun 15, 2013 4:51 pm

Well, ran into the first problem with the Dale, leakin antifreeze into the motor. Any ideas what could be goin on? Any ideas would be appreciated.

haulinit · #2 Post by **haulinit** » Sat Jun 15, 2013 6:07 pm

Magnesium valve cover has rotted thru.

cannonman · #3 Post by **cannonman** » Sat Jun 15, 2013 9:57 pm

It's pretty bad, I can fill the tank and in about 15 minutes it's empty again, the oil is MILKY!!!! Lol I hope it's as easy as the valve cover!!

cannonman · #4 Post by **cannonman** » Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:24 pm

Do I HAVE to drop the motor to change the valve cover or can it be done in the frame?

r.porter · #5 Post by **r.porter** » Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:47 pm

I have done it but it's not the easiest way. Plus you have to be very careful with the gaskets went putting it back together to avoid possible leaks..

QUOTE (cannonman @ Jun 21 2013, 09:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Do I HAVE to drop the motor to change the valve cover or can it be done in the frame?

polyesterpig · #6 Post by **polyesterpig** » Sat Jun 22, 2013 6:29 pm

Sounds like the valve cover. Possible cracked sleeve? does it smoke?

cannonman · #7 Post by **cannonman** » Sun Jun 23, 2013 2:32 am

Nope, doesn't smoke, runs like it always has, just drains all the coolant into the case

cannonman · #8 Post by **cannonman** » Sun Jul 14, 2013 6:37 pm

How far can ya drop the cradle without unhooking everything? Can it be dropped enough to get to the valve cover bolts?