unluckyforsome
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Had a major oil escape in my recently (150 miles or so) garage serviced td5 last year. Engine stopped dead,hot, not sure if there was smoke (it was dark). Pretty sure there wasnt any. Wouldnt turn over: was recovered to another garage (didnt trust first to deliver an honest opinion). Turns out there was too much oil in engine. About 3 litres was taken out of the engine before the oil level hit the max mark. Some of it was above the pistons. No fuel in oil, no water or emulsion. Subsequently had cooling troubles- coolant leaks. Exhaust manifold warped- has been skimmed. Engine running fine now (touch wood), about 4500 miles after that event.
No bent conrods, no head gasket issues then or since. I am still in discussions about the original service charge and all the related costs since then.
Does anyone have any idea what might have happened here? Just 150 miles or so after being serviced?
Any views gratefully received.
Thanks
No bent conrods, no head gasket issues then or since. I am still in discussions about the original service charge and all the related costs since then.
Does anyone have any idea what might have happened here? Just 150 miles or so after being serviced?
Any views gratefully received.
Thanks
