ashbuster Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 i originally thought my oil leak was from the oil filter but i have now had a better look and its all down the side of the engine above and towards the front of the oil filter. ive also checked my powerstearing fluid and its low but my engine oil is ok , lower than it was when i first bought the car but he overfilled it above the max anyway :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 (edited) Check the cam cover seals, there probably shot Can you donate your veilside wing to CJ's burn the VS thread Edited February 23, 2012 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashbuster Posted February 23, 2012 Author Share Posted February 23, 2012 the cam cover wasnt screwed down right mate they wasnt even finger tight i tightened them myself. where i can see it on the side of the engine i carnt get a photos but there a very big number 2 on the side of the engine and thats covered in oil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 You'll find you need to replace the cam cover seals, they go hard and shrink and dont seal properly, also the bolts that hold the covers in place have washers with seals on them which you should also replace. Do not overtighten them on hard seals as the covers are prone to crack and snap the lug off where the bolts go Clean the oil off with brake cleaner then run the car up to see where its leaking from You should also see where your power steering fluid is going as they dont use fluid unless its got a leak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashbuster Posted February 23, 2012 Author Share Posted February 23, 2012 nice one mate it looks fine at the top the leak looks like its below all of this by the oil filter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 nice one mate it looks fine at the top the leak looks like its below all of this by the oil filter Like i said clean it all off then run the car. Better to do this on a ramp then you can see exactly whats happening. Also can you donate you vs wing to CJ please, its for a good cause Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashbuster Posted February 23, 2012 Author Share Posted February 23, 2012 lol yeah mate i put a note in the thread that i would be happy to if it was leaking form my oil filter (which is full of oil around it) when been driven could it go all over the side of the engine towards the front? because maybe it is what i originally thought ill have to get it all clean and see can you recommend a good degreaser? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Brake cleaner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 (edited) Wurth brake cleaner £32 for 3 litres and pump spray bottle http://www.kartcart.co.uk Halfords also do a 500ml spray can for £5.49 Edited February 23, 2012 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashbuster Posted February 23, 2012 Author Share Posted February 23, 2012 nice 1 the power stearing pipes dont go down that way do they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 nice 1 the power stearing pipes dont go down that way do they? The power steering pump is in the right place to cause the oil your finding, its just below the p/s reservoir. Check the oil/fluid thats on the block as it should be a redish colour if its power steering fluid. If its engine oil it'll be pretty much black unless its very new Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashbuster Posted February 23, 2012 Author Share Posted February 23, 2012 my power steering fluid is brown in the res mate i guess this is really old oil and could do with a full change also the oil on the engine is the same colour (brown) the oil found on the floor is also not very dak what was the oil like left on the floor when i took the car to you could you tell what it was mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Clean it all down properly as suggested. Once it's spotless you will be able to easily identify where the oil is coming from by starting the car and using a torch to see. Did you make sure the oil filter was tight like I suggested? I'm not 100% certain but I think over filling the oil can cause seals to fail. Another thing to check is the oil pressure switch, that's just to the left of where the oil filter is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashbuster Posted February 23, 2012 Author Share Posted February 23, 2012 yeah mate its hard to get there ill have to strip everything in that area will have to see what the weather is like tomorrow bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 yeah mate its hard to get there ill have to strip everything in that area will have to see what the weather is like tomorrow bud Don't strip anything off bud. Well, other than the under tray. If you get the car up on axle stands and remove the undertray you will get reasonable access to that area in order to give it a good clean. You will be able to get a much better view from there too. Otherwise you will basically need to take the TB off to get in for a proper clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 my power steering fluid is brown in the res mate i guess this is really old oil and could do with a full change also the oil on the engine is the same colour (brown) the oil found on the floor is also not very dak what was the oil like left on the floor when i took the car to you could you tell what it was mate I didn't look at it that closely to be honest. If its the same fluid as in the p/s/r and its going down then that looks like it could be your problem. Could be a hose or a seal on the pump, or even a crack. As Scott says though check the oil filter is tight and check the engine oil level and the autobox fluid level while your at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashbuster Posted February 23, 2012 Author Share Posted February 23, 2012 ok mate ill try from underneath tomorrow if the weathers good i can jack it up and put the axel stands under the cross member carnt i mate? ive just checked on that oil filter with a rag and its really tight on and i carnt undo it either so its tight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashbuster Posted February 23, 2012 Author Share Posted February 23, 2012 ive checked the autobox the right way and thats perfect mate and the engine oil is at the right level but previous owner did overfill it slightly my power steering fluid is below the min mark below the bottom of it, i should have checked this but this is the only fluid level i didnt check so ill get that filled too with fresh fluid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 I wouldnt, its not that strong and only supports the water rad and air con rad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Straight onto the chassis rails is always my first choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 ive checked the autobox the right way and thats perfect mate and the engine oil is at the right level but previous owner did overfill it slightly my power steering fluid is below the min mark below the bottom of it, i should have checked this but this is the only fluid level i didnt check so ill get that filled too with fresh fluid Not much point doing a fluid change if its leaking, just top it up to the max level and check it, if its going down you have a leak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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