Have i Got A Leak?

-Defender110- · Jan 18, 2010

Was having a look around the engine bay a few mins ago, saw this: (see pics) Is this a leak i should be worried about? seems to go most of the way around.. 140k td5

buckshot · Jan 18, 2010

its a land rover FFS! :rulez:

most of um leak

-Defender110- · Jan 18, 2010

haha, ok ill leave it alone so

thanks!

Duncydoo · Jan 18, 2010

Looking at the pictures it doesn't look that damp. One mine I only worry when I can see a drip or its clearly being consistent in its leekyness.

Shifty1962 · Jan 18, 2010

Get a new camcover gasket and sort it out. They are not dear and mine does not have any leaks at all. Failing that clean it all up and use some silicone sealant. Its nowt to worry about unless you like having a messy engine. It will only get worse.

bevhelee · Jan 18, 2010

Shifty1962 said:
Get a new camcover gasket and sort it out. They are not dear and mine does not have any leaks at all. Failing that clean it all up and use some silicone sealant. Its nowt to worry about unless you like having a messy engine. It will only get worse.

don't mean to pull you up on this shifty, but silcon is next to useless with oil, there are many sealents available.

fanatic · Jan 18, 2010

motaquipe hydroseal is specifically used to glue peugeot sumps by main dealers

jamescronin · Jan 18, 2010

Calortight works for me............... (need something that will not melt as well)

But does a leaking engine just help protect you from rust

Shifty1962 · Jan 18, 2010

bevhelee said:
don't mean to pull you up on this shifty, but silcon is next to useless with oil, there are many sealents available.

Not if you clean everything up properly then let the silicone cure for a few hours. I've always used it and never had any problems. Also it comes off nice and easy when you need it to. Its what Ashcrofts use when they rebuild gear/transfer boxes which is where I got the tip from.

ratty · Jan 18, 2010

300tdi sump gaskets are a tube of silicon type sealer. It's pretty pricey though. I think it's around £20 a tube.

jamescronin · Jan 19, 2010

ratty said:
300tdi sump gaskets are a tube of silicon type sealer. It's pretty pricey though. I think it's around £20 a tube.

How much! - Think i'm going to wickes for a tube for my new shower door!

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