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[tec2tec]

replaced all cam cover gasket with oem gaskets as advised and cleaned all breathers and still oil at the the front bottom pulley and oil leaking onto exhaust
im at a loss as whats wrong need advise as what to do next thank you for your help in advance car is a 2.6 v6

[chrisgixer]

Was the old oil cleared up? Could the oil be residue left from the old leak?

Or is it defo still leaking? If so anything trapped? Any damage to the plastic covers? Are they warped or distorted? (Presume would of been apparent on refitting) are the seals deco seated correctly? Was black goo used as the guide in the cam half moon corners? Correctly torqued to 8nm.

Sorry for the questions but they are relevant.

Also is the seal ok in the filler neck?

[tec2tec]

cam covers are fine all old oil clean away black goo was used as instructed filler neck ok seal good
all correctly tighten up to 8nm
 

[chrisgixer]

Ignoring what's on the sump for a minute, as almost all oil leaks seem to end up there.



Oil leaking onto the exhaust manifold, or the heat shields around them to be more precise, can only come from the cam cover area. Ime, leaks from the cam seals at the front run down the front of the engine between the block and the back of the rear cam belt guard. ....unless there's been a spillage from topping up the oil level, or the filler neck is not sealing. So might be worth removing the neck, and plugging the oil cap directly into the cam cover instead, just to eliminate one more thing.

Other than that, to my mind that only leaves a miss placed cam cover seal somewhere. ...I think....?

[tec2tec]

i'll will try that tomorrow then post on here if its fixed it or it still leaks ty

[tec2tec]

hi all took oil filler off and put oil cap on cam cover went down the road and still leaking oil
im now clueless as what to do if any in or near high wycombe can help i will be for ever gratefull

[chrisgixer]

There is an omega meet in Wycombe on the 4th if it's not sorted by then.

See the meetings section. Although you'll probably get a pm from someone offering help.

[tec2tec]

im hoping to be at the meet as im now at my wits end thank for your help

[chrisgixer]

im hoping to be at the meet as im now at my wits end thank for your help

Steady is she goes. We don't like being beaten either.

[05omegav6]

I have replied to your PM, but if you have just replaced the covers as per the guide, it would be daft to replace them just because...

But happy to look at the meet to ensure that the breathers are clear and that the covers are fitted correctly, as there are a couple of points that could easily be mis fitted

[tec2tec]

im very great full for your help

 

[tec2tec]

went for a run yesterday and smoke all over the place had to get car recovered started the car today and fresh oil from the drivers side cam and passenger side cam is there any else i can try

[amba]

Half moons not seated correctly ,or possibly the covers are warped due to being overtightened in a previuos life.Only option now is to remove,clean,thoroughly check and refit either using different covers if found not straight.

Gasket will be fine ,but may be wise getting new 0 rings just to be on the safe side.

[Impact Pete]

Hi has this problem occurred since the work you did or were you having the issue before? and if so is it better worse or just the same? forgive me if ive missed an earlier post

[tec2tec]

both times drove home from the meet all was ok then took wife to work smoke every where
and today the same