Calling Oil Detectives!

ForceyBoy · 2025-05-22T22:22:23+0100

Hi All,

Noticed two drops of oil on the drive today.

So had a look under the engine and one is coming from the sump - so need a new plug there (suggestions/links welcome).

The second leak, is a little more! I've taken pictures from underneath and above - any advice is more than welcome as still new to the world of TD5 90's.

Also I had a further look round and there seems to be alot from the crankshank pulley (hope I've identified that right.

Put please have a look at the pictures and any advice/recommendations you all have.

Thanks in advance!

ForceyBoy · 2025-05-23T09:26:52+0100

Thinking on I've bought a new seal for the crankshank pulley, and clean it all down this weekend along with the other 'oily' bits, which fingers crossed will help see things more clearly!

But if anyone has thoughts on the oil leak around the pipes then let me know!

Anaconda · 2025-05-23T10:07:42+0100

Camshaft front cover/grommet/seal on front of head.
Rocker cover gasket.
Fuel pressure regulator
Power steering pump.
Clean it all off with brake cleaner and start from the top down.
Two different rocker cover gaskets depending on the year.

Dippypud · 2025-05-23T10:10:22+0100

Anaconda said:
Camshaft front cover/grommet/seal on front of head.
Rocker cover gasket.
Fuel pressure regulator
Power steering pump.
Clean it all off with brake cleaner and start from the top down.
Two different rocker cover gaskets depending on the year.

Bearing in mind that by driving it , the wind can push oil in a lot of places ...

ForceyBoy · 2025-05-23T10:34:56+0100

Anaconda said:
Camshaft front cover/grommet/seal on front of head.
Rocker cover gasket.
Fuel pressure regulator
Power steering pump.
Clean it all off with brake cleaner and start from the top down.
Two different rocker cover gaskets depending on the year.

Thats great feedback - thank you. Are they all fairly simple(ish) jobs? Or are any more of a pig than another?

Also the year of the 90 is 1999 if that helps?

ForceyBoy · 2025-05-23T10:36:19+0100

Dippypud said:
Bearing in mind that by driving it , the wind can push oil in a lot of places ...

Really good point! So after a good clean up, start the engine up stationary for 15/20 mins and see whats happening/any leaks?

Dippypud · 2025-05-23T12:29:51+0100

ForceyBoy said:
Really good point! So after a good clean up, start the engine up stationary for 15/20 mins and see whats happening/any leaks?

You can just chuck some talc everywhere and drive as normal thenlook see where the concentrations are, as there maybe more than one concern ...

saxavordian · 2025-05-23T12:42:57+0100

Dippypud said:
You can just chuck some talc everywhere and drive as normal thenlook see where the concentrations are, as there maybe more than one concern ...

Weirdo

what you do in your private habit not a concern here. Smack bum for you young lady with a inflated rubber washing up glove.

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