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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: malcolm1973 on 15 March 2010, 16:58:02

Title: oil leak
Post by: malcolm1973 on 15 March 2010, 16:58:02

 :-[ just got omega v6 2.5  2001 model first one ive had usually go for 523 bmw ,but on this car once been a run with it you can see the burning oil smoke from drivers side rocker cover side down there !! is there acommon fault and where is it coming from any ideas would be a big help ,,nice car though must admit lol  ;D its covered 132000 with service history ,,,,.....

Title: Re: oil leak
Post by: tunnie on 15 March 2010, 17:11:53

cam cover is leaking / blown, replace using genuine GM gaskets, and use GM's black sealant, if you DIY or have it done in garage, make sure cam cover bolts are torqued using a wrench to 8Nm!

Clean breathers will ensure the gaskets don't blow again.

Title: Re: oil leak
Post by: Entwood on 15 March 2010, 17:45:40

Welcome to OOF   :)

Good write up on how to do the cam covers here .. :

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1152564281

ALSO  good write up doing the breathers here

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1152598350

Not worth doing one without doing the other, and as said .. GENUINE ONLY .. :)