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Expert: Kevin Pilotte - 7/14/2009


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Just picked this gem up for my son. It has 27774 original miles and has been sitting off and on over the past 25yrs. The guy that we bought it off said it didn't leak any oil, however its leaking oil. There is a puddle underneath it coming from the driveshaft. The leak is midway on the shaft at what appears to be a joint. Why is there oil there and is this a simple seal replacement?? I would also like to know it there are Chilton like books or a website that I can go to, that will have a breakdown of the car for repair purposes??
Thanks
Carmon

Answer
The oil leak will involve some work.
I suggest going to this web site and purchasing a 1964 Rambler repair manual. http://nashparts.com/Rambler/techman58-83.htm
Google "1964 Rambler" and you will be surprised how many sites there are dedicated to old Ramblers.
Good luck and have fun.

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Kevin Pilotte

Expertise

I can answer many technical questions relating to AMC vehicles prior to 1979. I also have experience with Rambler & Nash vehicles.

Experience

I am a former AMC technician, service writer and service manager. I have worked in AMC dealers in Illinois in the 70's. After college, I was a Field Service Rep for American Motors Sales Corporation, working out of the Chicago Zone office. I traveled to AMC dealers assisting in the diagnosis and repair of AMC vehicles. I was also the Area Training Manager for DeLorean Motor Company. I have 10+ years as an Automotive Instructor. I have modified and restored
numerous AMC vehicles. I have been working on AMC vehicles for over 30 years.

Organizations
I have been an ASE Certified Master Technician since 1975. This includes L1. I am also currently a Toyota Certified Master Diagnostic Technician.

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I have articles in "American Motoring", the official publication of the American Motors Owners Association. They are the largest AMC club in the world.

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I have a certificate I printed out from a website.

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