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Jul 23, 2019 13:59:00 GMT
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So I’ve bought this caddy van, great runner had loads of work done to it.
In particular the seller said the crank oil seal had been done recently.
I’ve googled it and it’s common.
So checked over engine after buying and found it needed a new rocker gasket so had that done as it was curse word oil out.
Now I still have a leak.
There’s still a lot on the engine from when the seller said the crank seal let out but I’m also using a lot of oil too, any ideas?
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Jul 23, 2019 16:31:57 GMT
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Check the breather(s) are correct and clear. If they are not then pressure builds up inside and forces it way past seals and gaskets, new or old.
Of course, if the engine is past it's best then it may be building pressure even with clear breathers - but we hope for better!
Nick
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Last Edit: Jul 23, 2019 16:32:54 GMT by vitesseefi
1967 Triumph Vitesse convertible (old friend)
1996 Audi A6 2.5 TDI Avant (still durability testing)
1972 GT6 Mk3 (Restored after loong rest & getting the hang of being a car again)
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Jul 23, 2019 16:38:28 GMT
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Check the breather(s) are correct and clear. If they are not then pressure builds up inside and forces it way past seals and gaskets, new or old. Of course, if the engine is past it's best then it may be building pressure even with clear breathers - but we hope for better! Nick Engine is on 80 thousand miles wether this is true or not I don’t know |
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Jul 23, 2019 19:17:18 GMT
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Clean all the old oil off as best as you can, check and find the leaks first.
Some engines do use a little oil, have you measured how much you lose over 1k miles?
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jet wash it down properly and then watch it daily to see where its coming from , report back with pics...no point in guessing at a oily engine
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91 golf g60, 89 golf 16v , 88 polo breadvan
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Jul 27, 2019 15:02:28 GMT
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Attempted sump gasket change yesterday but couldn’t get one bolt out which is in line with the drive shaft.
So cleaned up around and covered in gasket sealer but the leak is still there.
I’m on holiday next week so not even worrying about it now
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Jul 28, 2019 23:17:18 GMT
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You need to drop the inner cv down to get to that bolt. The cv bolts are torx bits not Allen keys, common mistake so worth a mention just in case you didn't know.
I don't know if that era of engine had the same issue but the earlier versions of it liked to leak oil from the head gasket right by the alternator.
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Mk2 Caddy AEE oil leakRich
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You need to drop the inner cv down to get to that bolt. The cv bolts are torx bits not Allen keys, common mistake so worth a mention just in case you didn't know. I don't know if that era of engine had the same issue but the earlier versions of it liked to leak oil from the head gasket right by the alternator. The cv joints SHOULD be M-spline not torx or hex! |
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Jul 29, 2019 12:29:03 GMT
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You need to drop the inner cv down to get to that bolt. The cv bolts are torx bits not Allen keys, common mistake so worth a mention just in case you didn't know. I don't know if that era of engine had the same issue but the earlier versions of it liked to leak oil from the head gasket right by the alternator. The cv joints SHOULD be M-spline not torx or hex! Yes you're right, I blame a messy weekend at a bug jam for not being able to think straight last night 😂 |
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