Well here's an update as to the oil leaks and HGF this week.
I found a leak of coolant coming from the right block, just by the exhaust manifold. Following some great advice on here I have tightened up the cylinder head today, I found that the two rear head bolts needed some tightening (these are above the suspect area) so lets hope its done the trick. If not, its K Seal time.
As for the oil leak, last week I tracked the leak to the oil pump seal, oil transfer housing seal and to my horror, the main rear gasket to the gearbox. I have been busy obtaining quotes and planning on how i can explain yet more repairs expense, to my wife this week.
The other day I read on here something that I thought might be worth a shot... a felt washer in the dipstick.
Guess what, I didn't have one! £1.00 later, 1 minute labour and the leak has stopped. Oil pump/transfer/bell housing dry as a bone! It had clearly dripped all over these and i misdiagnosed the problem. Good job Im not a surgeon.
Now THATS what this forum is great for... saved me a fortune and put a great big smile on an oily face. Thanks for the advice once again to all.
Dom
I found a leak of coolant coming from the right block, just by the exhaust manifold. Following some great advice on here I have tightened up the cylinder head today, I found that the two rear head bolts needed some tightening (these are above the suspect area) so lets hope its done the trick. If not, its K Seal time.
As for the oil leak, last week I tracked the leak to the oil pump seal, oil transfer housing seal and to my horror, the main rear gasket to the gearbox. I have been busy obtaining quotes and planning on how i can explain yet more repairs expense, to my wife this week.
The other day I read on here something that I thought might be worth a shot... a felt washer in the dipstick.
Guess what, I didn't have one! £1.00 later, 1 minute labour and the leak has stopped. Oil pump/transfer/bell housing dry as a bone! It had clearly dripped all over these and i misdiagnosed the problem. Good job Im not a surgeon.
Now THATS what this forum is great for... saved me a fortune and put a great big smile on an oily face. Thanks for the advice once again to all.
Dom
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