Guest reefer Posted June 9, 2003 Report Posted June 9, 2003 I have an oil leak around the oil filter head / dipstick / crankcase recirculating pipe.It's 96 TDI will quite a few miles on the clock.Anyone experienced an oil leak in this area ?. Tried running the engine a checking for a leak but no joy. removed lots of bits looking for elusive leak but still no joy.Does the valve on top of the rocker cover get blocked, should it be cleaned / replaced regularly ?.Reluctant to take it to a garage as an oil leak is a licence to present BIG bills to the punter.Any suggestions fromour members out there. Quote
Guest Barrye Posted June 10, 2003 Report Posted June 10, 2003 How bad is the leak? - As it is an older car can you get by topping it up regularly? Barrye Quote
Guest reefer Posted June 10, 2003 Report Posted June 10, 2003 Thanks Barry,It seems like it was the joint between the crankcase breather pipe where it mates to the block behind the oil filter head.The O ring had hardened and was leaking under pressureI sealed it up and it seems OK now but I will keep a close eye on it.Cheers. Quote
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