It this where my oil leak comes from??
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It this where my oil leak comes from??
Hi all,
quick question. Every morning I have a small oil leak from the sump. Sump is tight, but its trailing down from somewhere.
Its pretty annoying. Had a look today in the engine and saw a little puddle on the case.
IMG_3647 by Crazy Horse, on Flickr
On the right is a small hole with thread on, seems to have a little nipple in it or a stone?? Whatever it is I cant get it out. Could this be the cause??
quick question. Every morning I have a small oil leak from the sump. Sump is tight, but its trailing down from somewhere.
Its pretty annoying. Had a look today in the engine and saw a little puddle on the case.
IMG_3647 by Crazy Horse, on Flickr
On the right is a small hole with thread on, seems to have a little nipple in it or a stone?? Whatever it is I cant get it out. Could this be the cause??
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Re: It this where my oil leak comes from??
No, its a stone.
oil leak from distributor seal or fuel pump.
oil leak from distributor seal or fuel pump.
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Re: It this where my oil leak comes from??
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Amazing thanks....
Will read Haynes,
doesnt look to tough to change??
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Re: It this where my oil leak comes from??
clean the area well and ot should be clear which of the two it is.
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Re: It this where my oil leak comes from??
I think I have finally sorted it...
It was coming out of the sump plug.
The sump has a M15 repair plug on it and I foolishly put a m16 washer on it . Finally found a m15 washer and tightend it all good.
Anyone know where I can get more?? Its a wierd plug and I cant get a normal socket on it to torque up as I need a box spanner to tighten and loosen it. Its a 19mm socket, anyone have any suggestions where I can get a thin socket to go on it??
It was coming out of the sump plug.
The sump has a M15 repair plug on it and I foolishly put a m16 washer on it . Finally found a m15 washer and tightend it all good.
Anyone know where I can get more?? Its a wierd plug and I cant get a normal socket on it to torque up as I need a box spanner to tighten and loosen it. Its a 19mm socket, anyone have any suggestions where I can get a thin socket to go on it??
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Re: It this where my oil leak comes from??
Weld a 13mm AF nut on it.
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Re: It this where my oil leak comes from??
Put a socket on the other end of the box spanner then you can torque it up normally.
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Re: It this where my oil leak comes from??
Right then chaps. some update....
Manager to torque the sump plug to 25nm, still leaking a few drops.
This is the kit the garage put on... m15
sump by Crazy Horse, on Flickr
Emptied sump... as I got washers from the supplier (Laser) as the washers are quite rare.
Sill this though
IMG_3706 by Crazy Horse, on Flickr
Tightend nut a bit more but I dont want to go any further or ill be back to a wrecked thread. Any suggestions, a wider washer maybe?? Its not doing my mild OCD any good seeing a few drops every morning
Manager to torque the sump plug to 25nm, still leaking a few drops.
This is the kit the garage put on... m15
sump by Crazy Horse, on Flickr
Emptied sump... as I got washers from the supplier (Laser) as the washers are quite rare.
Sill this though
IMG_3706 by Crazy Horse, on Flickr
Tightend nut a bit more but I dont want to go any further or ill be back to a wrecked thread. Any suggestions, a wider washer maybe?? Its not doing my mild OCD any good seeing a few drops every morning
Re: It this where my oil leak comes from??
Put a fibre washer on it
Copper needs too much clamping to seal
Rick
Copper needs too much clamping to seal
Rick
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Re: It this where my oil leak comes from??
Cobra88 wrote:Put a fibre washer on it
Copper needs too much clamping to seal
Rick
Cheers Rick, any idea where I can get these M15 size??
Re: It this where my oil leak comes from??
Hi Crazyhorse
I bought an assortment box off ebay which had one to fit mine (no idea what size mine was though as I just tried a couple till one fitted)
you can dremel then with small sanding drum though
I can't check box till Tuesday as I took it to work for My Boss's Fergie tractor.
Halfrauds may have some in a bubble pack of assorted ones.
Rick
Here https://www.sealantsandtoolsdirect.co.u ... gL7XPD_BwE
I bought an assortment box off ebay which had one to fit mine (no idea what size mine was though as I just tried a couple till one fitted)
you can dremel then with small sanding drum though
I can't check box till Tuesday as I took it to work for My Boss's Fergie tractor.
Halfrauds may have some in a bubble pack of assorted ones.
Rick
Here https://www.sealantsandtoolsdirect.co.u ... gL7XPD_BwE
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Re: It this where my oil leak comes from??
Cobra88 wrote:Hi Crazyhorse
I bought an assortment box off ebay which had one to fit mine (no idea what size mine was though as I just tried a couple till one fitted)
you can dremel then with small sanding drum though
I can't check box till Tuesday as I took it to work for My Boss's Fergie tractor.
Halfrauds may have some in a bubble pack of assorted ones.
Rick
Cool.... thanks
Halfrauds only go to m14
found this
https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/132576733844?c ... 505&crdt=0" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
not sure what size to get
Re: It this where my oil leak comes from??
23x15.7x1.6mm would be my favorite
that is if 23mm will fit into the recess
that is if 23mm will fit into the recess
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