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Oil Coming Out Of Strange Places

Posted By : Calvin Andrew, 20-May-2007, 10:52pm

I have an oil leak, it is not coming out of the sump gasket, but it seems, seeping out between the front engine plate and the block just above the sump on the drivers side,
what is leaking and what do i need to buy if i am going to take that plate off to have a look, gaskets/oil seals etc?
thanks all.

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Oil Coming Out Of Strange Places

Posted By : Nigel Gibbins, 21-May-2007, 08:39am

If it's coming from behind the engine front plate then you'll need the usual stock of tools plus a new set of bottom end gaskets and a new engine front plate (I'm guessing it's bent).
- Oil Coming Out Of Strange Places
  
  Posted By : Nigel Barton, 21-May-2007, 09:52am
  
  Agreed - assuming you've checked that the bolts holding the front plate to the block haven't just worked loose? If so, a nip-up may be all that's needed.
  
  If you do have to take the front plate off, the timing cover and crankshaft pulley will have to come off too. The crank pully bolt can be VERY tight- make sure you can shift it before you start. Also make sure you get a new crank seal with your gaskets. Finally, if there is any sign of timing chain rattle, this would the ideal time to change it.......
  
  Hope this helps.
  
  Cheers
Oil Coming Out Of Strange Places

Posted By : Calvin Andrew, 29-May-2007, 09:31pm

right,
had the pulley off, the timing chain cover off, helicoiled the allloy sealing block put it all together and did a shakedown run, the oil then poured out of the seal between the front engine plate and the block, what next?
i assume that
1) i should replace the gasket between the block and the front plate,
2) i should check the front plate for splits and warping
3) i should join the greens and drive a car that is made out of celery string.

your thoughts Please?

Frustratedly, Calvin
- Oil Coming Out Of Strange Places
  
  Posted By : Peter & Mick Lewis, 29-May-2007, 09:38pm
  
  umm if the bolt on the bottom of the timing cover was too long it can bend the sandwich plate before it strips the sealing block
  mick
  - Oil Coming Out Of Strange Places
    
    Posted By : Calvin Andrew, 29-May-2007, 10:09pm
    
    Sandwich plate, is that the front engine plate then?
    cheers calvin
    - Noise regs
      
      Posted By : Calvin Andrew, 29-May-2007, 10:13pm
      
      Does anyone have a exhaust noise tester thingy, is it big and could they bring it to Stafford/Cadwell in July?
      cheers Calvin
      - Noise regs
        
        Posted By : John Davies, 29-May-2007, 10:49pm
        
        Calvin,
        Speak nicely to the Noise scrutineer and he'll stick his wand up your exhaust.
        
        John
        (Sigh. And I thought he was such a nice boy.)
        
        Noise regs
        
        Posted By : Calvin Andrew, 30-May-2007, 01:06pm
        
        I'll be careful not to speak dirty, lordy knows what he may have to insert!!!!!!!!!!
        Calvin
      - Noise regs
        
        Posted By : Nigel Gibbins, 29-May-2007, 10:51pm
        
        I have one and i will be there
        
        Noise regs
        
        Posted By : Calvin Andrew, 30-May-2007, 01:05pm
        
        Thanks Nigel, see you at Stafford and Cadwell,
        Calvin