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Title: Good start to the holiday.
Post by: Dave on 06 April 2007, 15:59:20

Going on holiday in the early hours tomorrow,been out washing car all morning only to find a bad oil leak. When i got the car on the ramps i found the leak up buy the oil filter.
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When the car is running it pours out. Tried getting a spanner in there with out any luck, any suggestions ?

Title: Re: Good start to the holiday.
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 06 April 2007, 16:02:09

Oil cooler pipe

Needs a crows foot spanner (19mm?) to get at...

I wouldn't tighten it though, I'd see if there are any seals etc that have failed causing the leak...

Title: Re: Good start to the holiday.
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 06 April 2007, 16:02:58

Stupid question but,

Is the filter tight? :)

Title: Re: Good start to the holiday.
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 06 April 2007, 16:03:04

So, when was the oil cooler changed without removing the cooler pipes.......you might get better access if you pop the crank sensor out, idealy you would remove the oil filter housing.

Title: Re: Good start to the holiday.
Post by: DaveL on 06 April 2007, 16:06:44

Sorry to hear about the oil leak Dave.

Is the pipe loose? Is the oil coming past the pipe and the nut? If it is then i would be tempted to take the pipe off, as you have already tried tightening it up, and seeing if an 'o' ring has perished on the pipe into the filter. A stop gap to get you going due to the 'Bank Holiday' i would try some plumber's tape (PTFE white stuff) around the pipe end and see if you can tighten this up to stop the flow of oil. Let us know how you get on. :'( :'(
 8-)
DaveL

Title: Re: Good start to the holiday.
Post by: Dave on 06 April 2007, 16:07:22

Thanks. It looks like its been leaking for some time,had the car ticking over on the drive then moved it to find about 5" round puddle. I have got the use of my dads car if i have no luck in the morning.

Title: Re: Good start to the holiday.
Post by: DaveL on 06 April 2007, 16:08:34

Quote

Oil cooler pipe

Needs a crows foot spanner (19mm?) to get at...

I wouldn't tighten it though, I'd see if there are any seals etc that have failed causing the leak...

Great mind think a like. :y
 8-)
DaveL

(Fool's seldom differ) :-[

Title: Re: Good start to the holiday.
Post by: Dave on 06 April 2007, 16:23:12

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So, when was the oil cooler changed without removing the cooler pipes.......you might get better access if you pop the crank sensor out, idealy you would remove the oil filter housing.

I have never changed the oil cooler.

Title: Re: Good start to the holiday.
Post by: Dave on 06 April 2007, 16:37:14

Sorry been on the phone to my dad. He is dropping his car round here for me to take in the morning, then he will book it in the garage next week.Only problem now is its a Renault Grand Espace Initale but its a 3lt diesel on 07 plate so i still have the luxuries [smiley=thumbsup.gif].good old Dad [smiley=thumbsup.gif]