abdus
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now can someone please tell me what is this:
2nd pic taken after some hard drive
some small drops on the ground too...
everywhere is ok...
what could this be?
[Edited on 21-06-2006 by abdus]
[Edited on 22-06-2006 by abdus]
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Rileysport
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what the join between engine and gearbox???
or the dipstick?
[Edited on 21-06-2006 by Rileysport]
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abdus
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quote:
Originally posted by Rileysport
what the join between engine and gearbox???
or the dipstick?
[Edited on 21-06-2006 by Rileysport]
not dipstick
it's leaking along the line between the engine and gearbox, coming from the engine side though...it's can be seen starting around here:
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Robin
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is it not dripping down from the rocker cover gasket? they are rubbish, they always go.
what colour is the oil?
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Rileysport
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crank oil seal, sure its not running down the block from higher up ?
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abdus
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quote:
Originally posted by robmarriott
is it not dripping down from the rocker cover gasket? they are rubbish, they always go.
what colour is the oil?
fresh clean engine oil...had an oil change last week
not rocker cover gasket, was changed some time back and from pic, it can be seen that it is well dry..but who knows...will need to have a check
quote:
Originally posted by Rileysport
crank oil seal, sure its not running down the block from higher up ?
it's coming from up the block but dont know from where...will try and get a better pic using a proper camera later
from up here or somewhere around here
[Edited on 21-06-2006 by abdus]
[Edited on 21-06-2006 by abdus]
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abdus
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i think problem might be this:
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=269271
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Robin
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nightmare 
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Rileysport
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quote:
Originally posted by abdus
i think problem might be this:
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=269271
try dizzy/coilpack o-ring first... you said earlier it was coming from higher up
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Robin
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coilpack o-ring? i dont remember my coilpack being mechanically conected to my engine 
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Rileysport
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quote:
Originally posted by robmarriott
coilpack o-ring? i dont remember my coilpack being mechanically conected to my engine
sorry forgot i was in 8v mode there
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abdus
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new pic:
really can't see from where it is coming from
[Edited on 21-06-2006 by abdus]
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abdus
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Rob you were right...i am 99% certain it's coming from the rocker cover gasket...
it was changed 2 months ago
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flash22
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its is the rocker cover gasket mines weaping from the same place at first it looked like it was comimg from behind the dis pack. Have a look where the gasket comes down over the hump on the front cam the pattern part gaskets have a mold/join line on that corner what makes it leak. also have a look at the breather pipes aswell as thay can weap and crack around where the clip is
[Edited on 22-06-2006 by flash22]
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abdus
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did you fix it? same problem it seems
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Robin
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problem with rocker cover gaskets is they tend to get overtightened
I went through 3 on my 1.4 and put a brand new one on the 1.6, and they ALL leaked
they are a total pain in the arse, and i dont know a good way of getting it sorted
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abdus
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what can I do for to try and fix it for now, until I get it sorted since i'll be having tappets changed, can do the gasket at the same time 
some silicone?
[Edited on 22-06-2006 by abdus]
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Dave A
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hermatite red.
smear that onto the face of the head before pressing the gasket down onto it. also make sure the cover bolts are tightened up in the correct sequence
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Fad
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Just press the gasket onto the head touch of oil on the outline to make a seal then tighten up the rocker cover doing it up oposite ends inwards and not over tighten. Tighten till you feel the bolt grab then half a turn.
Dont bother with tapets on a small xe its a waste of money unless your keeping the engine for good.
My old 1.4 16v was a nigt mare the engine stared with an oil leak on the rocker and then worked its way to the oil pump....then it ended up in a bin.
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Fad
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Oh and no silicone unles your willing to let it dry for a while as it will contaminate the oil and also make it a pain in the arse to remove the gasket possibly leaving deposits in then oil ways when you try and remove it. Not good
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abdus
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cheers guys...thanks a lot
well for the tappets getting them for 50 for a whole set...and i'm not after a bigger engine atm, so i'll just change them for now
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