[928uk] oil leak

[Michael Parris]

It is probably leaking from the cam tower gasket.  Mine is doing the same but from the top side.  It is possible to change the gaskets with the engine in, but is obviously quite a lot of work, such as cam belt removal at least.  The drivers side is tricky to remove because of the aircon pipes running past the suspension tower making access to the lower bolt difficult.  I am going to do both sides on my 79.  If you have the tools to remove the engine it will be much easier, I don't so will be going in there engine in situ.

Mike

 


> From: titters at me.com
> Date: Tue, 28 Feb 2012 22:51:20 +0000
> To: 928uk at lists.928.org.uk
> Subject: [928uk] oil leak
> 
> I've got an oil leak that is getting slowly worse - I think it's coming from the front of the passenger side but I cant tell if its from the cam tower gasket or the head gasket - It's running along the exhaust from the manifold and obviously smelling of burning oil - it gets worse when stopping on an incline say on a slip road. I thought it may be the cam covers at the end of the cam towers near the firewall but they seem dry. Is it an engine out job to fettle a cam cover gasket? I don't suppose anyone recommends an instant fix pour it in and voila type remedy? (nope didn't think so!!!)
> 
> Cheers Iain 79 Auto
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