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Baltic Blue Member Since: 13 Aug 2015 Location: North Wales Posts: 3765 |
Are these 2 pictures any help?
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10th Apr 2018 8:12am |
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GGDR Member Since: 26 Nov 2016 Location: London Posts: 3542 |
Keep us posted, ive got an unidentified leak too. Not oil cooler or o-ring.
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10th Apr 2018 11:51am |
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SinbadRose Member Since: 21 Aug 2017 Location: Merseyside Posts: 114 |
Well, It seems i have a leak, so will be taking a look to see where it is coming from myself this weekend. Fingers crossed its the o-rings, will order the bits before i start.
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10th Apr 2018 12:14pm |
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roverron Member Since: 16 Apr 2009 Location: Londerzeel Posts: 86 |
Jacked the car up this afternoon, RF wheel off, heatshield off and had a look upwards: the RH turbo is dry at the underside:
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10th Apr 2018 6:02pm |
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mirras Member Since: 25 Mar 2018 Location: Prestwick Posts: 14 |
I've been a member on here for a few weeks now and this is the second time a write up has been really helpful. I too had the smell of burning oil on reversing. I was due to take it back to the dealer I bought it from to investigate when I thought, for 90p and half an hour's work, I may as well do it myself. Followed the instructions and very quickly replaced the very worn O-rings. One is worn much more than the other so clearly an issue. On taking the pipe off I noticed the casting seam runs right across the holes which seems daft to me and I may look to add another seal later to counter this. Fingers crossed and thanks again.
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15th Apr 2018 12:26pm |
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stan Site Moderator Member Since: 13 Jul 2010 Location: a moderate moderated moderator moderating moderately in moderation Posts: 35279 |
certainly a difference between the two.. ... - .- -.
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15th Apr 2018 12:50pm |
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GGDR Member Since: 26 Nov 2016 Location: London Posts: 3542 |
What I'm wondering is these two o-rings commonly replaced can't be the only non-vitron seals around this engine. I for one have got another leak somewhere else yet to found.
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15th Apr 2018 2:20pm |
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Baltic Blue Member Since: 13 Aug 2015 Location: North Wales Posts: 3765 |
Greg,
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15th Apr 2018 2:37pm |
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brian1951 Member Since: 07 Nov 2015 Location: Salop Posts: 275 |
Another Westie here with a oil leak, MD will get a call monday morning. |
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15th Apr 2018 3:02pm |
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Baltic Blue Member Since: 13 Aug 2015 Location: North Wales Posts: 3765 |
I will hit 70,000mls this week so just had the air box out again to check for any signs of leaks, but pleased to report it is all nice and dry and clean.
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19th Apr 2018 1:16pm |
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muppet Member Since: 09 Nov 2016 Location: manchester Posts: 90 |
so....just got the Westy back from a 5 week holiday in the garage...they have now replaced 2 shocks that were leaking, installed the turbo drain mod, replaced the seat belt, replaced a xenon headlight and lastly replaced the battery as they told me that was the fault with the the pre heater not kicking in.....being an amateur is there any easy way to check that the battery has been replaced ? I didnt check before it went in as it only got diagnosed while in the garage, I am a bit suspicious as the drivers seat memory is still correct so I assume maybe there is some sort of backup battery they use ?? Thanks I need more help than most...sorry !! |
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20th Apr 2018 7:41pm |
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roverron Member Since: 16 Apr 2009 Location: Londerzeel Posts: 86 |
update
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24th Apr 2018 5:02pm |
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roverron Member Since: 16 Apr 2009 Location: Londerzeel Posts: 86 |
picked up the car this morning, all OK.
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26th Apr 2018 6:14pm |
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SinbadRose Member Since: 21 Aug 2017 Location: Merseyside Posts: 114 |
Not had chance to look at the leak yet, but can i ask, how much oil was being lost. I have ordered the O rings as the bearings place is just down the road from me, so going to have a go anyway. A small patch where the car is parked at night is now showing, checked the water tank and that doesn't seem to have any oil in, so is it likely to be the rings that need sorting, or is it time to go to the indy? |
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15th May 2018 7:28pm |
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