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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: dan7 on 15 November 2005, 20:38

Title: 16 valver oil leak...
Post by: dan7 on 15 November 2005, 20:38

my mate isn't online. he asked me to get some opinions about his engine. he has an oil leak but two garages he has taken it to say they can't exactly locate it!!! it is a 1990 16 valver. is there a prone spot to look at first to give him/me half a chance of finding it?! :huh:

Title: Re: 16 valver oil leak...
Post by: Agreeable Slick on 15 November 2005, 20:57

i know i always say this but look at the oil pressure switch its on top of the oil cooler (above the filter), the main part of it is white. It's a simple screw but if that goes then it can be abugger to trace as it drips oil down over the sump and makes it a mare to diagnose.

Title: Re: 16 valver oil leak...
Post by: marcogolfo on 15 November 2005, 22:34

rocker cover gaskets often leak oil on valvers im on my third one and its leaking again

Title: Re: 16 valver oil leak...
Post by: Daz... on 16 November 2005, 08:18

Quote from: marcogolfo on 15 November 2005, 22:34

rocker cover gaskets often leak oil on valvers im on my third one and its leaking again

i had to do mine earlier in the year...and i think it may have gone again  :angry:
not so easy to spot if it goes round the back  :sad:

Title: Re: 16 valver oil leak...
Post by: Gambit on 16 November 2005, 13:41

get the whole engine bay steam washed, then look for leaks

oil cap seals are another suspect place

Title: Re: 16 valver oil leak...
Post by: takethefifth on 16 November 2005, 15:33

I cleaned my engine bay as reccomended by these guys and the leak quickly showed itself. Maybe use an engine degreaser like gunk too... Worked a treat on mine.

Oh and it was the rocker cover  :grin:

Title: Re: 16 valver oil leak...
Post by: sportline_velly on 17 November 2005, 07:41

16vs tend to leak from the dizzy