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PaulM Member Since: 08 Mar 2015 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 190 |
Ok I've been trying to find the source of these oil leaks, one has been cured which was selonoid vanos gaskets. The other looks like it coming from maybe the timing chain cover right hand side but hard to see. Also I could see a drip coming from something on the side of the engine where the oil filter pipes go to, maybe somebody could tell me what this part is? There are two rubber O rings which could be the source of the leak?
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7th May 2015 10:11pm |
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Haylands Member Since: 04 Mar 2014 Location: East Yorkshire Posts: 8164 |
That's the oil line mounting bracket, take the O rings to a motor factors, they will be cheaper than the dealer... Pete
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7th May 2015 11:21pm |
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PaulM Member Since: 08 Mar 2015 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 190 |
Thanks Pete. Are these a known source of of oil leaks on these engines? The O rings do look ok though. 2004 RR 4.4 V8 Autobiography |
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7th May 2015 11:26pm |
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Haylands Member Since: 04 Mar 2014 Location: East Yorkshire Posts: 8164 |
Can't say I've heard of it but they could be, usually leaks come from the cam covers, they are tricky to replace and I've read a lot about "fixed" ones leaking again after a short time...
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7th May 2015 11:35pm |
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PaulM Member Since: 08 Mar 2015 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 190 |
I've cleaned the engine off 3 times now trying to track it down. I notice while it's hot & running no leaks but shortly after turning off the drips apear. I'm guessing it's down to the metal expanding when hot sealing the leak, leading me to think it's more than Likely the timing chain cover. I can also see evidence of RTV silicone in and around the timing chain cover gasket. 2004 RR 4.4 V8 Autobiography |
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8th May 2015 8:37am |
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