Bugeye oil leak help

[ichthos]

I have had increasing problems with oil leaking. Pretty sure my clutch is contaminated to some extent now. I cannot tell exactly where oil is leaking from. I do know the valve cover gasket is not leaking. I am guessing I am looking at the oil pan and front and rear main seals, correct? I replaced the oil pan gaskets before, but there was still some leaking. To do this right, I figure I should just replace all possible culprits at this point. Any tips on how to replace the main seals? Any tips are appreciated.
kevin

 

[JPSmit]

Bugeye engines are not my forte but, that sounds more like an oil pressure issue than a seal issue - is there a vent on the rocker (or some form of PCV valve?) could it be clogged?

 

[DrEntropy]

Scroll seal at the rear main? Sure sounds like oil on the clutch. The crankcase venting is the main suspect. Only proper fix is to pull the engine/trans and renew crank seals and clutch plate. Lots of work.

ugh.

 

[ichthos]

Unfortunately I agree-I am going to have to pull the engine. I was just talking to a gentleman that went through the same thing. I am probably just going to wait for fall at this point. On a positive note, I had a later Sprite transmission put into an extra smooth case transmission I had. It has been a little difficult shifting into 2nd gear, but I as long as I could still shift, I just wanted to drive and have fun. I was anxious to put in the “new” transmission, but decided to wait for the right opportunity to come along. Just didn’t expect it so soon. Looks like I will be driving my TR6 for the rest of the summer. Thanks for your input.
Kevin

 

[drooartz]

That's a bummer, at least a Bugeye engine comes out pretty easily.