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CatMan1 · 07-28-2021, 10:39 AM

Sorry, I know this has been hashed over again and again, but I'm learning, researching.....and I found this old post:
'Model A rear main leaks seldom leak while the engine is running. They "mark their spots" when the engine is stopped.'
This got me to thinking.....mine leaks from the cotter key while running, driving, stopped, idling and for a while after it's shut off. Any possibility that it's not a rear main issue? I'm about to drop the oil pan and just want to make sure I'm not making more work for myself if I don't need to.

07-28-2021, 10:39 AM	#1
CatMan1 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Pella, IA Posts: 408	Oil Leak Question Sorry, I know this has been hashed over again and again, but I'm learning, researching.....and I found this old post: 'Model A rear main leaks seldom leak while the engine is running. They "mark their spots" when the engine is stopped.' This got me to thinking.....mine leaks from the cotter key while running, driving, stopped, idling and for a while after it's shut off. Any possibility that it's not a rear main issue? I'm about to drop the oil pan and just want to make sure I'm not making more work for myself if I don't need to.