P38 oil leak

billybuilder · Feb 8, 2010

Had a service 3 weeks ago oil change and new sump gasket great no leaks any more. Went for a long run yesterday and this morning a nice 6'' clean oil patch on the drive. I give up!

Irishrover · Feb 8, 2010

Possible rocker cover or valley gasket end seals if it's a V8 ????:behindsofa:

billybuilder · Feb 8, 2010

it is a v8 but rocker has been done is the valley gasket a big job??

Cavey_P38 · Feb 8, 2010

to quote a man on here

no oil under it = no oil in it

good luck with fixing the leak, i have the crankshaft front seal to do on my diesel...

not sure if yours has those

Irishrover · Feb 8, 2010

Allow half a day, need to remove the inlet manifold & drain the coolant. Need a small tube of RTV sealant for the end seals and a tube of Hylomar for the valley gasket.
Get under the car and see if oil has been running down the back of the engine, if in doubt, clean around the sump joint and the block above it, give it a run and check again.
The valley seals do tend to harden off and are known to spring a leak..not too bad, but messy !!
Details for replacement on RAVE under "Inlet Manifold"

billybuilder · Feb 8, 2010

Thanks guys

P38 oil leak

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