After showing no evidence of leaking when moved short distances, we went for a decent run in the van and now there's a lot of oil to the rear of the engine behind the fan. Where might this be coming from? I've cleaned it up so I can try and trace it better, but fresh oil too, so hard to see where it's leaking.
Looks like it may well be the cause. Dipstick bellows? Not got anything like that fitted! Pics please!
That would explain the oil then There is a metal tube that runs through the fan housing on the end of this is a rubber bellows going through the to the oil filler on the block. The Dipstick runs down this tube and through the bellows into the sump
Looks like this... unfortunately the quality varies from batch to batch, so it's a proper gamble as to how long they're going to last!!
Where does this go? I've got a tube that the dipstick sits in, but this appears to be fixed into the block, although I would say the leak is at the base. Going to get a torch out now and have a closer look.
I know where it is I can see and touch it but as for getting a clip round it ...... At the moment it appears to have cable ties holding it
I managed to change mine with not to much of an issue, didn't need to take anything apart but was fiddly
Looking from underneath, I can feel that the boot is in position but no idea about its condition at the moment. I'm going to clean up under the engine and go for a spin later to see if I can get an idea where the oil's coming from.
You can do it insitu, if I can anybody can. I thought I had sorted my leak in that area but still got a small one, I have had the filler pipe off and made up a new gasket, still leaks from somewhere in that area.
They must just use cheapo rubber, not nitrile. Normal rubber always swells if exposed to oil for any length of time.
Is the thermostat all fitted? If the roller wheel and bolt aren't, then the M6 hole isn't a blind one, and goes all the way into the case... quite a cheeky oil leak if you've not seen it before!!
