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dubman
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Posted: 19 Aug 08 at 15:57 |
im have a steady oil leak when engine is running , ive found where its comming from , it leaks from a bolt on engine block on drivers side (rhd) its really hard to get any good pics to show , any ideas what the bolt is for is not holding anything and go's into the case , i tried to tighten but couldnt move it , anybody know if its for anything important before i undo it ? should it have a copper seal ? |
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dubman
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oh and its a 89 2.4td
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AndyT
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Have you tried downloading the engine manual, might shed some light on the problem
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dubman
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yes i had a look , but couldnt find anything , going to undo it after my hols and see if i can put a seal under it.
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AndyT
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wot about undoing it a few turns and using instant gasket or similar, leave until it goes off and then re-tighten. Don't know if I'd take it off completely unless I new it was just a blank.
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dubman
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yer thats what worries me , i dont know if it holds something or is just a blank for a guage or something , i did try and smear sealant around it but it still leaks.
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AndyT
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Another option would be to try a product called "milliput" or similar. Basically its a 2 part epoxy putty which you would smear around like the sealant. I've used it in the past to repair fuel pumps etc. Its impervious to petrol, oil etc.
You'd need to use a degreaser/petrol etc so surface around bolt head is clean, and it sets in no time if you use a hair drier etc to warm it., or even a warm engine. |
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dubman
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thanks i will look into it
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AndyT
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If you are still not happy post a new topic and flag it for eltee and his mates. They have access to exploded diagrams which might shed some light. I'd also post the best photo you can along with a detailed description as to location etc.
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dubman
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Thanks mate , i will try get a pic when i have a proper go at it after my hols and i will try your suggestion to.
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