Oil Leak!

V · 2nd August 2010, 07:51 AM

I have an oil leak somewhere above the oil filter area – maybe a bit further forward.

Its not a major leak, but still a leak.

Looks a right pain to get to what ever it is

Any suggestions?
Could this be an Oil Sensor seal and Crank seals?

7 years of trouble free use, so assume something’s got to give in a while….

Regards
Stephen

Martin F · 2nd August 2010, 09:34 AM

You haven't topped up with oil recently and spilt some have you?

I had a leak in this area which was actually the o-ring between the oil cooler and the block. However I think there are a few possibilities like the oil pressure sensor and the cam covers.

As you say it's a bit of PITA as you can't see things very easily.

V · 2nd August 2010, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Martin F

You haven't topped up with oil recently and spilt some have you?

Just had an MOT and the garage said the same thing!!
Cheeky buggers

I take it i'm in the right areas with the attached?

1. Oil Cooler Seal
2. Oil Pressure Sensor
3. Crank Shaft Front Oil Seal - is this too low?

Also how about the Cam Shaft seals?

Cheers Martin

Martin F · 2nd August 2010, 06:30 PM

Yep, although if it was the crank or cam shaft seals i'd expect a bit more oil right at the front of the engine and also you may be able to see some on the cam belt if you remove the spark plug cover.

MarkLee77 · 3rd August 2010, 11:05 AM

I had a similar leak and it ended up being the rocker cover seals just needed tightening it went to the garage and they replaced them but he let slip that they rarely need replacing they just work loose took some time for the oil to stop but well worth checking if they r loose

V · 12th August 2010, 07:36 AM

Err, it was the rocker cover

Glad it was a cheap fix

Martin F · 12th August 2010, 08:06 PM

Good to hear!

2nd August 2010, 07:51 AM	#1
V Club Administrator Jap Spec RZ-S - Manual Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Suffolk Posts: 584	Oil Leak! I have an oil leak somewhere above the oil filter area – maybe a bit further forward. Its not a major leak, but still a leak. Looks a right pain to get to what ever it is Any suggestions? Could this be an Oil Sensor seal and Crank seals? 7 years of trouble free use, so assume something’s got to give in a while…. Regards Stephen __________________ TT, VVTI, 6sp, HA's, SSQV, HIDS, K&N, N1 ExTi, AVS, Abflug, RMM, Defi, RPS, Turbo XS, ALC OS, DBA, Innovate. all wrapped in a blue shell.

2nd August 2010, 09:34 AM	#2
Martin F Administrator UK Spec - Manual Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 10,226	You haven't topped up with oil recently and spilt some have you? I had a leak in this area which was actually the o-ring between the oil cooler and the block. However I think there are a few possibilities like the oil pressure sensor and the cam covers. As you say it's a bit of PITA as you can't see things very easily. __________________ Martin UK6TT + Bits & Bobs 'Remember folks, the inside lane isn't just for Xmas' MSOC FAQ MSOC Members Discounts MSOC Resources

2nd August 2010, 06:30 PM	#4
Martin F Administrator UK Spec - Manual Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 10,226	Yep, although if it was the crank or cam shaft seals i'd expect a bit more oil right at the front of the engine and also you may be able to see some on the cam belt if you remove the spark plug cover. __________________ Martin UK6TT + Bits & Bobs 'Remember folks, the inside lane isn't just for Xmas' MSOC FAQ MSOC Members Discounts MSOC Resources

12th August 2010, 07:36 AM	#6
V Club Administrator Jap Spec RZ-S - Manual Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Suffolk Posts: 584	Err, it was the rocker cover Glad it was a cheap fix __________________ TT, VVTI, 6sp, HA's, SSQV, HIDS, K&N, N1 ExTi, AVS, Abflug, RMM, Defi, RPS, Turbo XS, ALC OS, DBA, Innovate. all wrapped in a blue shell.

12th August 2010, 08:06 PM	#7
Martin F Administrator UK Spec - Manual Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 10,226	Good to hear! __________________ Martin UK6TT + Bits & Bobs 'Remember folks, the inside lane isn't just for Xmas' MSOC FAQ MSOC Members Discounts MSOC Resources

3rd August 2010, 11:05 AM	#5
MarkLee77 Member None - Don't currently own a MKIV Supra. Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 184	I had a similar leak and it ended up being the rocker cover seals just needed tightening it went to the garage and they replaced them but he let slip that they rarely need replacing they just work loose took some time for the oil to stop but well worth checking if they r loose

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