Hi folks
Perhaps there's a little help to be had out there. I'm slowly fixing all the oil leaks on my recently rebuilt SIII, with some success. However, there's one which I'm having a ton of difficulty diagnosing. Any previous experience of this one would be helpful...
The leak is affecting the nearside of the engine only. The lower line of the exhaust/intake manifold gasket is usually wet with a little bead of fresh oil, which then drips down onto the starter motor and left side of the crankcase. This oil is then blown backwards by the fan and spits of it appear on the bulkhead after a drive.
I'm positive it's not the rocker cover gasket or the breather cap. However, what I don't know is whether the leak is coming from the front of the engine and being blown backwards while driving, or whether it's coming from the back of the engine and dribbling forwards at night while it's at rest.
The banjo coupling at the back of the engine is secure and doesn't seem to be leaking and the timing cover at the front also seems to be secure.
Do any oil channels pass through the head gasket, and if so are they prone to leaking with age? Any other tips to getting this pesky leak sorted?
Cheers all!
Perhaps there's a little help to be had out there. I'm slowly fixing all the oil leaks on my recently rebuilt SIII, with some success. However, there's one which I'm having a ton of difficulty diagnosing. Any previous experience of this one would be helpful...
The leak is affecting the nearside of the engine only. The lower line of the exhaust/intake manifold gasket is usually wet with a little bead of fresh oil, which then drips down onto the starter motor and left side of the crankcase. This oil is then blown backwards by the fan and spits of it appear on the bulkhead after a drive.
I'm positive it's not the rocker cover gasket or the breather cap. However, what I don't know is whether the leak is coming from the front of the engine and being blown backwards while driving, or whether it's coming from the back of the engine and dribbling forwards at night while it's at rest.
The banjo coupling at the back of the engine is secure and doesn't seem to be leaking and the timing cover at the front also seems to be secure.
Do any oil channels pass through the head gasket, and if so are they prone to leaking with age? Any other tips to getting this pesky leak sorted?
Cheers all!
