There are few things that can ruin a repair or restoration job faster than a fluid leak. As an example, a muscle car that is painstakingly restored can be marred by an unnecessary repair such as having to remove the engine to eliminate an oil leak. This exposes the vehicle to being scratched or dented and, no matter how great a mechanic you are, it never goes back together the exact same way. There will always be small signs of the surgery, such as wrench marks on bolt heads or the need to touch up some engine or under-hood paint work. Others may not be able to see these telltale indicators of a job gone bad, but trust me–every time you open the hood, your eye will go right to that area as if it were lit in neon.Anyone who has been around machinery as long as I have knows that it is impossible to guarantee that a component will never leak after being installed, but employing the proper procedures goes a long way toward pushing the odds in your favor.To many enthusiasts, the science of...
