Oil Leak :(

1. user_60153 Regular Poster Joined: Jul 2012 Oxon Posts: 295 MK1 SAXO 1.1i SX-SOLD MK2 TOPAZ VTR-DEAD MK2 POSI

   #1 2nd April 2013, 09:40

   so this morning i moved the car of the drive and found under neath a puddle of oil i then checked the bay and noticed oil all over the block and the down pipe under the engine
   
   what should i check or do first
   
   new rocker cover gasket
   new sump plug , gasket etc
2. stigsdump Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 134

   #2 2nd April 2013, 10:22

   if its not obvious where its coming from then the first thing to do is degrease the area so you can see where its coming from
3. user_60153 Regular Poster Joined: Jul 2012 Oxon Posts: 295 MK1 SAXO 1.1i SX-SOLD MK2 TOPAZ VTR-DEAD MK2 POSI

   #3 2nd April 2013, 10:26

   okay i will do this tonight what are the possible causes
4. user_60153 Regular Poster Joined: Jul 2012 Oxon Posts: 295 MK1 SAXO 1.1i SX-SOLD MK2 TOPAZ VTR-DEAD MK2 POSI

   #4 2nd April 2013, 12:05

   
5. user_43898 Established Member Joined: May 2010 leicester Posts: 1446 Clio 182 Inferno

   #5 2nd April 2013, 13:02

   Worst case is Head gasket...very common, and normally leaks in the corner of the head above the alternator.
   
   Second being rocker cover gasket which is also common but not normally a major leak, just messy over a long period of time.
   
   If its all down the block then you can pretty much rule out the sump being the current oil leak, also check that the oil filter is tight
6. user_60153 Regular Poster Joined: Jul 2012 Oxon Posts: 295 MK1 SAXO 1.1i SX-SOLD MK2 TOPAZ VTR-DEAD MK2 POSI

   #6 2nd April 2013, 13:38

   if it was the head gasket tho would iit have the useual white gunk under the cap
7. user_60153 Regular Poster Joined: Jul 2012 Oxon Posts: 295 MK1 SAXO 1.1i SX-SOLD MK2 TOPAZ VTR-DEAD MK2 POSI

   #7 3rd April 2013, 20:33

   So new rocker cover gasket and still leaking oil
8. user_60153 Regular Poster Joined: Jul 2012 Oxon Posts: 295 MK1 SAXO 1.1i SX-SOLD MK2 TOPAZ VTR-DEAD MK2 POSI

   #8 5th April 2013, 14:44

   so de greased and steam cleamed today its coming from the rocker cover been told by a few of the mechanics here the cover is worped where is the cheepest place to get a new one
9. Gandi699 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 9100 Amazon green VTR 16v, Inferno RS clio 182

   #9 5th April 2013, 14:50

   ebay or pug/citroen. About 45 quid a pop. You sure its warped? Due to the size of the seal I would have thought it'd have to be banana shaped not to seal
10. user_61020 Established Member Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 2009 Saxò VTS 16v

    #10 5th April 2013, 15:01

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Saxorookie16 so de greased and steam cleamed today its coming from the rocker cover been told by a few of the mechanics here the cover is worped where is the cheepest place to get a new one

    If you're going to buy new cam covers just get the JP4 ones,you should be able to get these in good condition for 40£ and they won't leak,try ebay.
11. jasonmayall Established Member Joined: Mar 2011 Birmingham Posts: 2148 Rover BRM, Rover 800 Coupe, Mk6 golf.

    #11 5th April 2013, 15:05

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by VeiRoN If you're going to buy new cam covers just get the JP4 ones,you should be able to get these in good condition for 40£ and they won't leak,try ebay.

    Pretty certain the wont fit a 1.1 lol
    
    
    
    OP - The rocker cover gaskets are prone to leaking on these. Take it off yourself to check if its warped or not, its only 1 nuts. If its not then you'll just need a new gasket.
    
    Failing that, you can pick one up from a scrappy for peanuts.
12. user_60153 Regular Poster Joined: Jul 2012 Oxon Posts: 295 MK1 SAXO 1.1i SX-SOLD MK2 TOPAZ VTR-DEAD MK2 POSI

    #12 5th April 2013, 15:27

    its defo warped had a new gasket 2 days ago
13. Cam Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2010 Kent Posts: 8439 Gen 7 Celica 190.

    #13 5th April 2013, 15:31

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Saxorookie16 its defo warped had a new gasket 2 days ago

    Must have fitted it wrong, my rocker cover on my old 8v was warped out of shape massivly and it still didnt leak.
14. mechsman Frequent Poster Joined: Sep 2010 Bristol Posts: 906 Saxo 1.4i SX 3dr, 106 (engine swap under way), p

    #14 5th April 2013, 15:33

    Was the bit where the gasket sits on the head absolutely spotless? I had to do my rocker cover gasket on my saxo and i missed a little bit of hardened oil gunk. The cover still leaked but it was fine once I'd got the suface really clean. Hot oil will get through the smallest of gaps.
15. user_60153 Regular Poster Joined: Jul 2012 Oxon Posts: 295 MK1 SAXO 1.1i SX-SOLD MK2 TOPAZ VTR-DEAD MK2 POSI

    #15 5th April 2013, 15:38

    yeah de greased it then went over it again then again to be sure the guys here reckon i should put a bit of instant gasket down to?
16. user_61020 Established Member Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 2009 Saxò VTS 16v

    #16 5th April 2013, 15:52

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by jasonmayall Pretty certain the wont fit a 1.1 lol OP - The rocker cover gaskets are prone to leaking on these. Take it off yourself to check if its warped or not, its only 1 nuts. If its not then you'll just need a new gasket. Failing that, you can pick one up from a scrappy for peanuts.

    lol my bad,i thought he had a VTS.