Stopping leaks, is it possible?

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  • factive
    Low Range
    • Sep 2011
    • 8

    Stopping leaks, is it possible?

    I knew this thing was going to leak but do think I realized just how bad it was going to be, or how quickly it would get everywhere. I have some rubber mats I bought for when I park in the garage. But anytime I park in the street or driveway, no matter how long or short, it leaves spots. I'm expecting my neighbors to complain any day now, or a fine from the HOA.

    What can I do... New gaskets? New seals? Has anyone successfully stopped the leaks?
  • Ncrover725
    2nd Gear
    • Jun 2011
    • 259

    #2
    Black paint

    I just spray painted the asphalt black in a nice neat rectangle where I park my rover.
    1971 Ex Mod IIA 109
    1985 D110
    1998 D1 (Sold)

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    • siii8873
      Overdrive
      • Jul 2007
      • 1013

      #3
      Save those cardboard boxes! I've have different levels of success with seals. Some very good success others not much better when done. Much will depend on the wear on the area where seal runs. Seen where people have used sleeves to address worn shafts, something I have no experience with.
      THING 1 - 1973 88 SIII - SOLD
      THING 2 -1974 88 SIII Daily Driver - SOLD
      THING 3 - 1969 88 SIIA Bugeye Project
      THING 4 - 1971 109 SIIA ExMod - SOLD
      THING 5 - 1958 109 PU
      THING 6 - 1954 86" HT

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      • Andrew IIA
        3rd Gear
        • Feb 2008
        • 327

        #4
        Stopping leaks, is it possible?

        No.
        Andrew
        '63 SIIA 88" SW

        http://hungrynaturalist.blogspot.com/

        Rover Pics: http://www.flickr.com/photos/skunkal...7610584998247/

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        • SafeAirOne
          Overdrive
          • Apr 2008
          • 3435

          #5
          Look at it this way--jac04 built an (essentially) brand new air-portable and ended up fabricating a custom drip pan for it.
          --Mark

          1973 SIII 109 RHD 2.5NA Diesel

          0-54mph in just under 11.5 minutes
          (9.7 minutes now that she's a 3-door).

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          • bkreutz
            4th Gear
            • Apr 2010
            • 408

            #6
            Q: What do you call a Land Rover that doesn't leak oil?


            A: Out of oil!
            Gale Breitkreutz
            '03 Disco
            '74 Series III 88 (sold, 4/13)
            '47 CJ2A

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            • Skookumchuck
              2nd Gear
              • Oct 2010
              • 269

              #7
              The leaks just give them personality and as they are the dominant Spieces of 4x4 they are just marking their territory letting all those jeeps and Land Crusiers who is really KING!!!!
              1968 Series IIA
              1987 D90 Kid's project
              German wirehair Pointer (Wood Hound)

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              • crankin
                5th Gear
                • Jul 2008
                • 696

                #8
                Sometimes when I drive down the road, I leak so much oil that the cars behind me leak my oil.


                Birmabright Brotherhood

                Take the vow, join the brotherhood!


                Clint Rankin - 1972 SIII SWB

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                • leafsprung
                  Overdrive
                  • Nov 2006
                  • 1008

                  #9
                  yes it is possible.

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                  • rrc.swb
                    Low Range
                    • Jun 2011
                    • 34

                    #10
                    I asked the question LONG time ago and I was told to get a machine shop to build brass gaskets.
                    1968 Poppy Red Series IIA 88" - Mr
                    1964 Marine Blue Series IIA 109" - Mr Part II
                    2003 Beluga Black DII - Mrs

                    1996 Alpine White Disco I - Gone
                    1996 Beluga Black 4.6L DI - Gone
                    1992 Eastnor Green RRC SWB - Gone
                    1991 Eastnor Green RRC Hunter - Gone
                    1988
                    Black RRC SWB - Gone

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                    • rejeep
                      4th Gear
                      • Apr 2010
                      • 420

                      #11
                      im fairly leak free...
                      but again, i fell subject to the "New Rover"
                      My RMS get s abit drippy.. but I have a feeling my New engine might resolve that whenever I get a chance to do the work
                      1971 SIIa 88" NAS Dauntles V6
                      1974 SIII 109" RHD

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                      • Donnie
                        2nd Gear
                        • Apr 2007
                        • 287

                        #12
                        Yes, my 1967 109-RHD---with a Euro 6 cyl & and an OD, leaks no oel....
                        Donnie
                        I spent most of my money on women & cars, the rest of it I just wasted.......

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                        • Ncrover725
                          2nd Gear
                          • Jun 2011
                          • 259

                          #13
                          Leaks

                          I found if I park my mover on a slight incline I leak a whole lot less.
                          1971 Ex Mod IIA 109
                          1985 D110
                          1998 D1 (Sold)

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                          • scott_b
                            Low Range
                            • Jan 2011
                            • 15

                            #14
                            I don't have too much of a problem with motor oil, but gear oil is another story. Buy stock in Lucas.
                            scott_b
                            1975 SIII 88" RHD


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                            • amcordo
                              5th Gear
                              • Jun 2009
                              • 740

                              #15
                              Put down a little pile of kitty litter and always park over. No joke. All you have to do is sweep it up occassionally and replace it. It'll stop 99.9% of the oil stains. It'll even pick up old stains to some extent.

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