How many different spots can BP's leak oil from?

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How many different spots can BP's leak oil from?

Postby Adam_NAclubman » Sun Apr 11, 2010 8:45 pm

I've replaced the CAS o-ring twice to be sure its not that, I've taken the cam cover off and re-siliconed the corners of the cam humps, I'm pretty sure its not leaking from the oil pressure sender but there still seems to be oil coming from the rear of the engine!

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Postby sprx3 » Sun Apr 11, 2010 10:28 pm

rear main seal? can you see oil around the top of the engine, or is it just an oil leak u cant see?
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How many different spots can BP's leak oil from?

Postby manga_blue » Sun Apr 11, 2010 10:45 pm

Been there, done that (exactly the same), bought the new cam cover gasket. Problem solved.
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How many different spots can BP's leak oil from?

Postby Adam_NAclubman » Mon Apr 12, 2010 12:43 am

I can't see much behind the engine but it feels like its leaking from the cas again but I've replaced the o-ring twice in 400km. Is the cam cover gasket expensive? Or is it possible to see if they need replacing visually? The one in my other engine might be ok? Could be a good excuse to paint the cam cover from that one crackle red to replace the stupid plain red one my mate did on my new engine behind my back

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How many different spots can BP's leak oil from?

Postby manga_blue » Mon Apr 12, 2010 8:01 pm

I paid Mazda about $70 for one. MX5 Mania have them at $86. So you need to be really, really sure that it's a top of engine leak first.
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Postby project.r.racing » Tue Apr 13, 2010 10:49 pm

cas o ring. they are evil. about 1 in 3 normally work. i'm just about to replace mine again.

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Postby Adam_NAclubman » Wed Apr 14, 2010 11:26 pm

I've done it twice in less than 400km

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Postby SuperMazdaKart » Thu Apr 15, 2010 12:00 am

could take the engine all out again hehe
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Postby Adam_NAclubman » Thu Apr 15, 2010 12:42 am

Hell no

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How many different spots can BP's leak oil from?

Postby module22 » Sun May 16, 2010 10:39 am

It seems that i got oil seeping from the edges of the rocket cover.

I guess from reading what you guys wrote that I need a new cam cover gasket?

Also, any pointers when replacing the gasket? or should i leave it to a pro?

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Postby sweep77 » Mon May 17, 2010 2:07 pm

if the rocker gasket is old then def replace it and re-silicon the cam humps up.

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Postby ampz » Thu May 20, 2010 8:07 pm

Check your head gasket, I've had a leak from one at the rear of the engine, if yours is a 1.8, the cas would be directly above where my leak was in the 1.6 (directly above where one would get the oil feed for a turbo from).
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Postby Adam_NAclubman » Sun May 30, 2010 2:07 am

I hope its not the bloody head gasket.....

I replaced the cam cover gasket today, very expensive bit of moulded rubber

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Postby Adam_NAclubman » Mon May 31, 2010 12:03 am

GAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Still dripping oil. Not happy

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Postby Hammer » Mon May 31, 2010 9:37 am

Good luck in sorting it out.

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