Guest hagondaz Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 i've noticed (which was hard not too) a load of oil seeping out somewhere on the right hand side of the lower block just below the exhaust manifold, it could be a head gasket i guess but no over signs are showing such as milky colour on dip stick and the water is still the same colour as when i put it in months ago and no more than usual pressure in the water tank. no unusual smells or sounds all running in time and quiet. does however take some perswading to start when cold any idea, theres also no rattles or clanks from a loose block im baffeled :S any idea please comment, jus wanna sort it before the m.o.t in october. cheers daz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SteveB Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 i've noticed (which was hard not too) a load of oil seeping out somewhere on the right hand side of the lower block just below the exhaust manifold, it could be a head gasket i guess but no over signs are showing such as milky colour on dip stick and the water is still the same colour as when i put it in months ago and no more than usual pressure in the water tank. no unusual smells or sounds all running in time and quiet. does however take some perswading to start when cold any idea, theres also no rattles or clanks from a loose block im baffeled :S any idea please comment, jus wanna sort it before the m.o.t in october. cheers daz what engine is it bud???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hagondaz Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 erm... i believe its cvh mfi, its an 89-90 xr3i mk 4 i never was to sure which engine it was. it's got the bosch k-jetronics system and the unit is on the right at the front of the engine bay if that helps??? cheers daz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hagondaz Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 help please anyone have any ideas or similar problems??? anything would be apprichiated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 (edited) I carnt seeing being oil from the head gasket, if it had got to that stage theb you would have noticed some issues whilst driving. first thing id suggest is getting the old oil off so you've a clean block..you can pick a degreaser for a quid, then start with the basics..go for a run and when your back check for any fresh stains check around the disstributer and gearbox for any flows as this could highlight the dizzy O ring seal has gone, then have check around the cam cover side..take it off n check for any build up underneath it...if its gundged up that end it may mean ya cam shaft oil seals gone both are easy pound fixes by just repalcing the O rings on either side hope that gives ya some ideas..theres very little else other than just to check the connections n conditions of breather pipes as oil can travel a fair way when its under pressure Edited May 6, 2009 by Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Haddow Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 cylinder gasket maybe. as said clean up old oil and then check and see where it will come from Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Paul Posted May 7, 2009 Admin Share Posted May 7, 2009 Head gaskets can weep a little, and drip down the block. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hagondaz Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 hey guys cheers for the messages, i did replace the ignition module recently, and there didnt appear to be any o'ring on there and it is only on that side under the cam cover theres none only what is leaking down that way from driving vibration i spose, cheers guys really apprichiate all the help hope to see some peeps soon at shows. cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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