Water in oil sump.
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Water in oil sump.
Hello. We inherited my wife's late dad's 1989 T25 1.9 DG.
Unfortunately on Sunday it lost all power and wouldn't keep running. There was no water in the lower coolant tank.
I checked the oil, seemed ok. Topped water up and when restarted loads of white smoke spewed from the exhaust.
I got the van recovered same day and checked oil and water again and the dipstick is just covered in sludge and there is no water in either tank.
Two questions, 1,is the engine rescuable, best guesses welcome...
2, does anyone know of anyone near Keighley, West Yorkshire who could help with this. I've done basic stuff, oil change, filters but this beyond my ken..
Sorry for the longish read.
Absolutely gutted at the moment.
Cheers,
Gav.
Unfortunately on Sunday it lost all power and wouldn't keep running. There was no water in the lower coolant tank.
I checked the oil, seemed ok. Topped water up and when restarted loads of white smoke spewed from the exhaust.
I got the van recovered same day and checked oil and water again and the dipstick is just covered in sludge and there is no water in either tank.
Two questions, 1,is the engine rescuable, best guesses welcome...
2, does anyone know of anyone near Keighley, West Yorkshire who could help with this. I've done basic stuff, oil change, filters but this beyond my ken..
Sorry for the longish read.
Absolutely gutted at the moment.
Cheers,
Gav.
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Re: Water in oil sump.
You're probably looking at least a top end rebuild for the engine, as for what has failed.. could be a few things.
I'd speak to ajsimmo on here, hes one of the resident engine builders, maybe he could give you an idea for costs but with most things like this without having it infront of you that's difficult to say. Its a job that can snowball and might be worth just getting a recon engine fitted, at least then you have a recon unit with warranty.
I'd speak to ajsimmo on here, hes one of the resident engine builders, maybe he could give you an idea for costs but with most things like this without having it infront of you that's difficult to say. Its a job that can snowball and might be worth just getting a recon engine fitted, at least then you have a recon unit with warranty.
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Re: Water in oil sump.
Your engine may need stripping down to check for internal damage on cases, cam and crankshaft before any proper decisions or suggestions can be passed.
For now l suggest you drain sump and see what the contents is like. Then remove all spark plugs and gently turn over engine clockwise using a spanner on the crank pulley. Check if any coolant is sitting on top of the pistons. Hence white smoke. Could be head stud failure.
For now l suggest you drain sump and see what the contents is like. Then remove all spark plugs and gently turn over engine clockwise using a spanner on the crank pulley. Check if any coolant is sitting on top of the pistons. Hence white smoke. Could be head stud failure.
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Re: Water in oil sump.
Stesaw wrote: ↑31 Oct 2023, 18:49 You're probably looking at least a top end rebuild for the engine, as for what has failed.. could be a few things.
I'd speak to ajsimmo on here, hes one of the resident engine builders, maybe he could give you an idea for costs but with most things like this without having it infront of you that's difficult to say. Its a job that can snowball and might be worth just getting a recon engine fitted, at least then you have a recon unit with warranty.
Thanks for the reply. I spoke to someone after posting this who helps convert T5/6s who suggested the same thing. I've spoken to five or six garages who just don't want to look at it.
The people who used to MOT and service it are no longer in business
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Re: Water in oil sump.
maxstu wrote: ↑01 Nov 2023, 20:15 Your engine may need stripping down to check for internal damage on cases, cam and crankshaft before any proper decisions or suggestions can be passed.
For now l suggest you drain sump and see what the contents is like. Then remove all spark plugs and gently turn over engine clockwise using a spanner on the crank pulley. Check if any coolant is sitting on top of the pistons. Hence white smoke. Could be head stud failure.
Hi. Thanks for this. I take it I'd be looking for bits of metal in the oil to see the if there is any damage?
Still struggling to find anyone to look at it..
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Re: Water in oil sump.
Real mechanics are hard to find nowadays. Technicians with laptops are a lot easier to find. Hence nobody wanting to help you.
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Re: Water in oil sump.
Our engines are a bit notorious for head studs snapping if they haven't been looked after as they sit in the water jacket. Finding a garage to take that on will be few and far between as it's a job that will take a while and most places want quick turnarounds and nobody can be arsed with old vehicles with the risk of additional problems. Plus a lot of places now dont know what a carburetor is
As I said ajsimmo might be your man.
As I said ajsimmo might be your man.
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Re: Water in oil sump.
Cheers for the shout outs.
I'm afraid it sounds like a rebuild job, Gav. I can do it, but you'll need someone to take the engine out and refit it for you once done. Give me a call if you're needing help/advice.
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I'm afraid it sounds like a rebuild job, Gav. I can do it, but you'll need someone to take the engine out and refit it for you once done. Give me a call if you're needing help/advice.
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Re: Water in oil sump.
Eek
Sorry to hear OP, sounds like head gasket. Need to take head off at least and go from there.
Sorry to hear OP, sounds like head gasket. Need to take head off at least and go from there.
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Re: Water in oil sump.
Water boxers dont have a headgasket as such like an inline 4 engine etc.
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Re: Water in oil sump.
GavW wrote: ↑02 Nov 2023, 08:52maxstu wrote: ↑01 Nov 2023, 20:15 Your engine may need stripping down to check for internal damage on cases, cam and crankshaft before any proper decisions or suggestions can be passed.
For now l suggest you drain sump and see what the contents is like. Then remove all spark plugs and gently turn over engine clockwise using a spanner on the crank pulley. Check if any coolant is sitting on top of the pistons. Hence white smoke. Could be head stud failure.
Hi. Thanks for this. I take it I'd be looking for bits of metal in the oil to see the if there is any damage?
Still struggling to find anyone to look at it..
Firstly, to see if coolant has filled the sump. If so, then it could be a dislodged cylinder sleeve caused by a broken head stud(s) or failure from two seals, one a the top of the cylinder sleeve and one a the bottom.
I suspect it is unlikely you will find a professional willing to visit your address. Just not the done thing nowadays. Most want to flog a recon instead. Perhap a forum member nearby would be willing to visit you?
However, every journey starts with a single step......
Do you have a service history for this engine? Is it original? What is it's mileage? How are your mechanical skills? Do you have a driveway? Spanners and a trolley jack?
From here it may be your first steps into a home rebuild. There are a few of us on this forum willing to help you work through dismantling and rebuilding. It is very rewarding. But reckon spending up to a grand to do a proper job.
MaxStu
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Re: Water in oil sump.
GavW splained his situation to start with...
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Re: Water in oil sump.
give it a rest chap, you're not helping with this kind of comment
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Re: Water in oil sump.
OK mrhutch, you failed the comprehension test then as well as maxstu.pid.
He, GavW, says that he doesn'ts have the skills to do it himself. It's going to take a bit more than a few spanners and a trolley jack.
What's your agenda then? Apart from maxtu's naive attempt at a rebuild (do you remember the major bumsore sad joke?), what would you suggest?
Max and your mates, reap and sow has come to fruition.
Yep, I'll give it rest, so be it. Be careful what you wish for.
Bye, another one bites the dust. It's just not worth the mental effort and time, modeling and 3D printing parts, donating tools and making parts to help people out. Without a thankyou.
He, GavW, says that he doesn'ts have the skills to do it himself. It's going to take a bit more than a few spanners and a trolley jack.
What's your agenda then? Apart from maxtu's naive attempt at a rebuild (do you remember the major bumsore sad joke?), what would you suggest?
Max and your mates, reap and sow has come to fruition.
Yep, I'll give it rest, so be it. Be careful what you wish for.
Bye, another one bites the dust. It's just not worth the mental effort and time, modeling and 3D printing parts, donating tools and making parts to help people out. Without a thankyou.
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Re: Water in oil sump.
Blimey, there's a lot more of this tone about these days - did I miss something? It used to be such a nice friendly place to hang out.
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