Oil leaking when cranking engine
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Oil leaking when cranking engine
Hi
I keep noticing small puddle off oil evertime I try and start my bus, it takes a while to get started which I know can be a common issue, it does sometimes need fuel straight into carb to get it going. Just wondering if anyone else has had a similar problem. Its a 1.9 dg.
I keep noticing small puddle off oil evertime I try and start my bus, it takes a while to get started which I know can be a common issue, it does sometimes need fuel straight into carb to get it going. Just wondering if anyone else has had a similar problem. Its a 1.9 dg.
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Re: Oil leaking when cranking engine
Are you following the cold and hot start procedures iaw the manual, have you identified where the oil leak originates, what type of carb have you got fitted this may aid further help. Also what does the oil level show via the dipstick when cold. I have just read this thread/post which you may find useful.
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Re: Oil leaking when cranking engine
Thanks for the reply this is helpful, I had no idea about hot and cold starting procedures
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Re: Oil leaking when cranking engine
It is a bit of a learning curve with these vehicles, but lots of help and knowledge on this forum. Also have a look at the wiki or previous threads as these give good pointers.
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Hi
I started the bus this morning using the cold start procedure pumping the accelerator once, it fired up after 5 seconds it has never started this quickly in the time I have owned it so very happy.
I started the bus this morning using the cold start procedure pumping the accelerator once, it fired up after 5 seconds it has never started this quickly in the time I have owned it so very happy.
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Happy days, hopefully that problem is solved, what about the oil leak? did you find out where it originates.
1984 Campervan 1.9DG Petrol WBX
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The bus is starting on the button now and there is no notable sign of any oil leak, the only issue now is that there is a very loud squealing noise which lasts about 2 minutes after start up. Any ideas anyone
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Re: Oil leaking when cranking engine
It could be the alternator belt or the water pump, best to start to monitor these areas for any sign of the noise, check oil and coolant levels also to ensure all is in place. If the alternator belt is a bit to loose do not over tighten as this will stress the water pump, maybe a bit of that oil has got on the belt area and has contaminated it also.
1984 Campervan 1.9DG Petrol WBX
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Just to add I have gone out to find water leaking from the bottom of expansion tank, it has been running for 20 minutes I know its a hot day but it seems to have got hot very quickly?
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Re: Oil leaking when cranking engine
Expansion tank?? have a look at this link ref naming of tanks it sometimes leads to confusion. Also what are your temperature gauges showing.
Coolant and Heating Header tank top and up tank - VW T25(T3)-Tech (club8090.co.uk)
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