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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: jordan890 on 11 April 2010, 12:04:07

Title: oil leak
Post by: jordan890 on 11 April 2010, 12:04:07
can blocked breather pipes cause an oil leak the leak has just started it at the back of the engine where it joins the bell housing it s dripping from the hex bolt
Title: Re: oil leak
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 11 April 2010, 12:14:48
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can blocked breather pipes cause an oil leak the leak has just started it at the back of the engine where it joins the bell housing it s dripping from the hex bolt


In a nutshell, YES!

With these blocked the pressure grows in the crankcase and forces it's way through the cam cover gaskets, or anywhere that is a weakness ;) ;)

From what you say the cam cover gaskets must be suspect.  Replacement, and cleaning the breathers, is now the only option. 8-) 8-)