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    weeping oil

    Hi all - I've noticed a small amount of oil weeping from my head gasket, furthest end from the gearbox.

    Anyone had this or suggest any lines of enquiry?



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    Re: weeping oil

    You sure its not dripping from the rocker on to the gasket? maybe down the back by the waterpump.

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    Re: weeping oil

    possible gasket where it seals along the top where the pushrods pass through.?

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    Re: weeping oil

    Mine has done this since nd 11 on the van. Oil weeps out the headgasket when the engine gets hot. Must fix it one day

    I wouldn't worry too much unless its gushing out.
    Last edited by Brigsy; 20-09-2012 at 12:57.

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    Re: weeping oil

    Have you retorqued the head bolts lately Andy?

    My C1J used to do this, a quick rip withy the torque tench and bye bye leak

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    Re: weeping oil

    Quote Originally Posted by Tony Walker View Post
    You sure its not dripping from the rocker on to the gasket? maybe down the back by the waterpump.
    I'll be taking a closer look at these points

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    Re: weeping oil

    Quote Originally Posted by Tony Walker View Post
    possible gasket where it seals along the top where the pushrods pass through.?
    S'pose the only way to really know is take it apart really

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    Re: weeping oil

    Quote Originally Posted by Brigsy View Post
    Mine has done this since nd 11 on the van. Oil weeps out the headgasket when the engine gets hot. Must fix it one day

    I wouldn't worry too much unless its gushing out.
    Cheers for that Brigsy - It's making a Horrid tappetty noise aswell - don't know if I'm being a paranoid freak or not - need some 2nd opinions really. I'll be driving over to Scoffs on Sunday. Might let a few others make comments. I've got a Tubby manifold to go on after this weekend and also a 6 paddle clutch to go in, so possibly engine out and strip down after the weekend.

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    Re: weeping oil

    Quote Originally Posted by Os8472 View Post
    Have you retorqued the head bolts lately Andy?

    My C1J used to do this, a quick rip withy the torque tench and bye bye leak
    I think I have, but I think I've done it wrong. I went round them as per specified order and tightened them down to whatever nm it is. I'm not sure if you're supposed to slacken them off 1 at a time and re-torque.

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    Re: weeping oil

    no loosining mate, just re torque, i go to about 70nm and many on here go above the recommended.

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    Re: weeping oil

    As said if its not gushing dont worry, imo itll just stop things rusting

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    Re: weeping oil

    LOL Tony, It can only help stop the rot,

    Cheers for that Jamie

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    Re: weeping oil

    Quote Originally Posted by TNT ANDY View Post
    I think I have, but I think I've done it wrong. I went round them as per specified order and tightened them down to whatever nm it is. I'm not sure if you're supposed to slacken them off 1 at a time and re-torque.

    really?

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    Re: weeping oil

    Quote Originally Posted by Os8472 View Post
    Have you retorqued the head bolts lately Andy?

    My C1J used to do this, a quick rip withy the torque tench and bye bye leak
    more like all your cars weep oil... u seem to be the unluckiest person in the world when it comes to oil leaks lol

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    Re: weeping oil

    Quote Originally Posted by markey b View Post
    more like all your cars weep oil... u seem to be the unluckiest person in the world when it comes to oil leaks lol
    To be fair the last only oil leak on my f7r lump was my fault

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    Re: weeping oil

    Oily Olly!!! then again I can talk at the mo...

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    Re: weeping oil

    If you're not going to help with my plight and simply use my thread as an excuse to take the piss then you can all jolly well carry on and aim it squarely at Ipswich

    Engines coming out next week.

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    Re: weeping oil

    Quote Originally Posted by TNT ANDY View Post
    If you're not going to help with my plight and simply use my thread as an excuse to take the piss then you can all jolly well carry on and aim it squarely at Ipswich

    Wan*er

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    Re: weeping oil

    Quote Originally Posted by TNT ANDY View Post
    If you're not going to help with my plight and simply use my thread as an excuse to take the piss then you can all jolly well carry on and aim it squarely at Ipswich

    Engines coming out next week.

    ipswich... ipswich.... ipswich... ipswich..., just dont seem to get tired of typing or saying that without laughing

    poor old oily oli

    on a more serious note and back on topic ,what are you going to do to the engine Andy? im guessing tubular mani, cam change ? turbine/compressor change?

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