First of many basic questions ...

Discussion in 'Mech Tech' started by Dub and Dubber, Apr 15, 2018.

  1. Dub and Dubber

    Dub and Dubber Supporter

    So, what's the list of possibilities (realise it's wide open) if a type one has oil sitting over most of the underside?
    No, it's not mine, just getting into learning newbie mode :hattip:
     
  2. Leaking fuel strainer plate? Leaking pushrod tube seals? Nasty rash?
     
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  3. Not stating the obvious,but its either oil leaks or a breather problem,with a breather problem it will blow oil out every where.It could be down to indervidual leaks ,push rod tubes ,sump plate, rear oil seal,case joint,oil pump.
     
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  4. Has the van been parked over an oil well head recently? Could happen.
     
  5. :thumbsup:
     
  6. Dub and Dubber

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    Where is the fuel strainer plate?
     
  7. Rez

    Rez

    When the owner is driving oil could look like it's coming out of a place not at fault due to air movement or by it being spat somewhere.

    Get underneath and clean off as much oil as possible. Run the van in situe for 15 mins.
    Repeat this process about 3 times.

    The curprit will still be oily.
     
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  8. The round thing bolted to the bottom of the crankcase. May be hidden by years of oil leaks.
     
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  9. Dub and Dubber

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    I don't have a photo of underneath the engine in question, but do have of the "top", which looked comparatively clean ...
    Will try to post. IMG-20180301-WA0012.jpg
     
  10. Dub and Dubber

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    so if the above pic DOES come across as "clean" compared to a black underside, is that the breather side of things off the list?
     
  11. Dub and Dubber

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    :rolleyes:
     
  12. That little filter fitted near the oil filler is wrong.
     
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  13. It will make the heating Very Stinky.
     
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  14. Dub and Dubber

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    I thought someone would spot something wrong ...
    This is just the sort of "random" stuff I want!
     
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  15. Is there any oil coming from behind the front pulley?
     
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  16. Dub and Dubber

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    They had a Propex fitted so probably not aware ...
     
  17. That pipe should vent to one of your air filters.
     
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  18. Dub and Dubber

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    Don't think so ... I've seen that elsewhere and it was apparently something to do with the widget that sends the oil "back in" being "back to front" ?!!
     
  19. The pipe going thru the tinware should have a funny rubber end on it ,is that blocked.?
     
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  20. Dub and Dubber

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    Thanks ... but it's not mine, it's just one I've seen and I thought it would make good fodder for basic question time :)
     

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