<VV> was digest - now New Corvair Owner

[J R Read_HML]

Hi,

There is probably an oil leak in the engine which drips down onto the hot 
exhaust manifold and creates the odor.  You need to find where the leak is 
and (most likely) replace a gasket.  The most common leak is from the push 
rod tubes.  That is relatively easy to fix by replacing them with VITON O 
rings.  Most all the Corvair vendors have them.

The tunnel cover is supposed to be screwed on with sheet metal screws. 
Someone made a mistake if they have rivets there.

Check the engine compartment for a return spring on the throttle shaft. 
Perhaps it is weak or missing?  It does not have to be a strong one.  Again, 
the correct part is available.

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Enjoy your car!

If you let us know where you are located, I'm sure you will hear back from 
folks in your vicinity who can give you lots of tips.  You might want to 
also look into any local clubs and the national CORSA club as well.

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Later, JR

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From: <Bobbijo39@aol.com>
To: <virtualvairs@corvair.org>
Sent: Friday, January 28, 2005 1:34 PM
Subject: <VV> Re: VirtualVairs digest, Vol 1 #1683 - 12 msgs


>i was just wondering? i got my car this summer from my deceased father and
> dont have much knowledge of them, but when i use my heater ,now that its 
> cold
> out there!, my car smells like exhaust and oil and gas, this normal? also, 
> my
> accelerator sticks alot, my boyfriend tried to fix it but says he would 
> have
> to  take off this long panel underneath the car that has like 80 rivets in 
> it,
> and  he isnt sure what hes doing either , so we kinda stall on fixing it, 
> so
> we dont  tear it up . any help would be greatly appreciated. and forgive 
> my
> ignorance. im  a newcomer  thanks bobbi jo
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