Every time I think I have it licked the damn stuff finds another way out!!
I think I have tracked it down to the base of the oil filter bracket.
However, I'm really struggling to find the part!
Sick of my oil leak!
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Sick of my oil leak!
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Re: Sick of my oil leak!
Do you mean where the flange of the bracket seals against the engine block? If so it's a common problem. The bracket bends because it's cast aluminium. Take the bracket off, and put a straight edge against it. If it's bent, you can resurface it using emery cloth on a sheet of glass. Wash it out well after, and bolt it up, not too tight, or it'll bend again. I use the tiniest amount of silicone on the gasket (you don't want it squashing out into the oilway).
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Re: Sick of my oil leak!
Thats the puppy.
I shall give that a whirl.
Slightly concerned that A large amount of oil had gathered under the dust cap of my oil pressure switch also.
Basically not as certain about the leak location hmmmm
I shall give that a whirl.
Slightly concerned that A large amount of oil had gathered under the dust cap of my oil pressure switch also.
Basically not as certain about the leak location hmmmm
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Re: Sick of my oil leak!
In that case make sure the oil pressure switch isn't passing oil first. Much simpler job!
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