ive developed a oil leak in the rocker covers adjustable push rod tubs and I think it's getting worse? I think the problems from over filling it with oil so what can be done with the push rod tubes any suggestions please. Thanks John for coming over this evening to help
I'd give everything a good clean to try and pin point the leak, the cooling air that travels round will blow oil everywhere, get some brake cleaner and an old paint brush/tooth brush and lay some cardboard down Im still trying to plug leaks.......
Doesn't look too bad, some leaky tubes and a leaky cover. Assuming you can work out that replacing the seals and cover gasket might help, what's the question?
Thanks was doing that last night will buy some brake cleaner and report back Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Did a oil change last night and the bolt is leaking how what have I done wrong have I over tightened it? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Is the drain plug tightened or not tightening? If it's ok don't over tighten it as the thread will strip, same goes for the 6mm nuts on the sump plate. Sent from my GT-I9195 using Tapatalk
when you do the rocker covers make sure you give them a good clean and hold them up to a light. when i did mine one end had pin holes in so i had to replace
You'll need to remove the rocker covers and rockers . slide out the pushrods , keep them the same order and same way round ready to go back in. Then take out the tubes and replace seals. Or fit stock ones but more work but better job. Sent from my GT-I9195 using Tapatalk
trick for pushrod seals. Wipe oil over the seal then as you put it in twist it as the tension comes on either with the dodgy telescopic ones that have extra places to leak in the middle or the superior stock ones. This will let them centre in the holes. And get rid off any sealant crud around the place. Sump bolt has to be done up enough to crush a copper washer but not on a reused washer which may drip. On a T1 the bolt is more tolerant of overtightening as it only threads into the plate. On a T4 engine you pull the engine block apart if you overdo it.
