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Oil leaks
Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2015 11:41 am
by Bludge
Had my car up on ramps today and had a look around to see if i could work out where the oil leaks are coming from.
Looks like the oil cooler seal could be leaking, but can recommend anywhere else it looks like it might be leaking from?
Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2015 12:03 pm
by vanzep
Best oil leak guide - courtesy of Prelude Power forum#
http://www.preludepower.com/forums/show ... p?t=337508
Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2015 1:02 pm
by Bludge
Nice one! thanks mate.
Done the rocker cover and had the vtec solenoid off a few times but will double check it. didnt think of the dizzy though, thats a good one to check!
Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2015 4:26 pm
by Vtecmec
Have you checked the inlet cam cap too?
Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2015 11:47 am
by Bludge
i havent, do you have a pic or page number for the manual for it? as im not entirely sure where its located!
Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2015 12:35 pm
by Vtecmec
The one on the left.
Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2015 7:11 pm
by Bludge
It certainly looks like the cam cap is leaking, i found this guide.
http://www.preludepower.com/forums/show ... p?t=329414
It all looks good (if not a lot more effort then i was hoping for!) but i dont have a torque wrench that does the low torques needed for the cam holder plate and i cant really afford one. could i get away with just guessing it or is it best to wait till i can afford a low torque wrench?
*EDIT* And also where can i find the actual cam seal? anyone got any links?
Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2015 8:21 pm
by Vtecmec
Replace it with an aftermarket version as they seem to perform better.
Just an example, you might find cheaper/better..........
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EPMAN-RACING- ... 3cf46256d4
Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2015 8:24 pm
by Vtecmec
I have one of these and it has been good for every bolt on the car, from the ones you need to do to the cylinder head bolts.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Draper-1-2-Sq ... 27f0a485b6
Re: Oil leaks
Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2015 8:54 pm
by Bludge
You are a star mate thank you!
