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Smell of oil
« on: 23 March 2007, 08:49:52 »
For the second time in 2 days I have smelt oil whilst driving.

I guess one of the cam covers has let go for some reason - though breathers are clear.

If its passenger side, I have never done it, as I always need a spare pair of hands to do that side.

If its drivers side, it was because I used green snot, as that was what the dealer said I needed (and it was before I knew better).

I shall have a look at lunchtime.
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Re: Smell of oil
« Reply #1 on: 23 March 2007, 08:55:20 »
If you need a spare pair of hands, count me in.
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Re: Smell of oil
« Reply #2 on: 23 March 2007, 09:01:28 »
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If you need a spare pair of hands, count me in.
Thanks :y

I will check which side it is at lunchtime...
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Re: Smell of oil
« Reply #3 on: 23 March 2007, 09:26:56 »
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For the second time in 2 days I have smelt oil whilst driving.

I guess one of the cam covers has let go for some reason - though breathers are clear.

If its passenger side, I have never done it, as I always need a spare pair of hands to do that side.

If its drivers side, it was because I used green snot, as that was what the dealer said I needed (and it was before I knew better).

I shall have a look at lunchtime.

Unlucky TB - I've only just shifted that smell after cleaning off what I could see after doing the covers.  Hope its not too bad.. Could be something else I guess, but this would be the usual suspect..
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Re: Smell of oil
« Reply #4 on: 23 March 2007, 11:02:13 »
I hope its just one side, as I should have the parts to do one side in the garage....
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Re: Smell of oil
« Reply #5 on: 23 March 2007, 11:11:30 »
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I hope its just one side, as I should have the parts to do one side in the garage....

I'm doing r.welfare's from the forum here tomorrow, + breathers + aux belt tensioner..

This'll be my fourth time in three weeks!
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Re: Smell of oil
« Reply #6 on: 23 March 2007, 12:04:16 »
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For the second time in 2 days I have smelt oil whilst driving.

I guess one of the cam covers has let go for some reason - though breathers are clear.

If its passenger side, I have never done it, as I always need a spare pair of hands to do that side.

If its drivers side, it was because I used green snot, as that was what the dealer said I needed (and it was before I knew better).

I shall have a look at lunchtime.

I shall be back in Brackley next weekend, so if u need a hand  :y
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Re: Smell of oil
« Reply #7 on: 23 March 2007, 12:08:00 »
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For the second time in 2 days I have smelt oil whilst driving.

I guess one of the cam covers has let go for some reason - though breathers are clear.

If its passenger side, I have never done it, as I always need a spare pair of hands to do that side.

If its drivers side, it was because I used green snot, as that was what the dealer said I needed (and it was before I knew better).

I shall have a look at lunchtime.

I shall be back in Brackley next weekend, so if u need a hand  :y
May take you up on that :y

I'm off to check now....
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Re: Smell of oil
« Reply #8 on: 23 March 2007, 12:20:12 »
Looks like passenger side  :(

Seems to be coming from the bolts area, though possibly coming from gasjet itself, hard to tell. Certainly oily around the tops of the cam covers....
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Re: Smell of oil
« Reply #9 on: 23 March 2007, 12:22:00 »
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Looks like passenger side  :(

Seems to be coming from the bolts area, though possibly coming from gasjet itself, hard to tell. Certainly oily around the tops of the cam covers....

Bugger!

Like i said i should be back next weekend, although my project will be handed in on Thursday, i belive a few drinks maybe consumed thursday & friday night  ::)
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Re: Smell of oil
« Reply #10 on: 23 March 2007, 12:24:20 »
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Looks like passenger side  :(

Seems to be coming from the bolts area, though possibly coming from gasjet itself, hard to tell. Certainly oily around the tops of the cam covers....

Bugger!

Like i said i should be back next weekend, although my project will be handed in on Thursday, i belive a few drinks maybe consumed thursday & friday night  ::)
I may have to get it done before then, based on the fact I am busy next Saturday, and it is very wet on the top of my covers  :'(
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Re: Smell of oil
« Reply #11 on: 23 March 2007, 12:26:30 »
Check the oil filler neck seal......

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Re: Smell of oil
« Reply #12 on: 23 March 2007, 12:30:25 »
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Check the oil filler neck seal......

I think I gave my last seal away, so must get one anyway.

Though, tbh, it looks as if it is coming from the bolts....
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Re: Smell of oil
« Reply #13 on: 23 March 2007, 12:32:50 »
Easy enough to change as long as you remove the wiring loom from its tray.....
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Re: Smell of oil
« Reply #14 on: 23 March 2007, 12:37:25 »
Just had another look (as M_DTM got me thinking), and yes, there is oil around the filler base. Its always possible I spilt some last time I changed the oil, but I normally have kitchen roll all around filler if I don't use a funnel...

However, also seems to be oily around middle bolt over inlet cam...
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