Re: Possible to build an engine that never leaks oil?

Steve wrote:
> Bob Johnstone wrote:
> 
>> Doc wrote:
>>
>>> Seems they always start to ooze oil. Is it possible to build one that
>>> doesn't?
>>>
>> I've never seen a high end Japanese car, leak anything
> 
> 
> Then you haven't looked close enough. Put 100k miles on ANYTHING, and 
> you'll start to see oil weeping out various gaskets. It may not drip, 
> but it will start to seep and accumulate dirt and grime.

I think the "high end" part is maybe one reason why...

You could build a car that gets 50mpg and seats 8, just don't expect it 
be sold for $19,999.
You could build an engine that would make it 300,000 miles without 
leaking, just don't expect 100 hp/litre or a rebuilt shortblock being 
available for $999.

Ray