Kompressor_Dude
Active Member
Hi everyone, it’s been a while since i’ve posted but hoping someone can help.
I’ve got an oil leak on the top of my engine. Thing the part is called the oil evaporator? It’s the black plastic piece bottom left of the picture. I’ve had it off and re-sealed it a number of times but can’t stop the leak. The unit was clean inside but I got a new one anyway - I can’t see any sign of oil passing between the metal and plastic when I take it off but it keeps getting through - seemingly by the bolt at the base (right-hand side in the pic). It’s filling the recesses on it’s way down the block and stinks when I slow down with the engine hot, so need to sort and clean before I do the oil change that’s due.
Is this a common problem? What sealant should I be using? Have noticed that the dipstick is often ‘popped’ slightly too - could it be because of excess oil pressure?
Any help grately appreciated!
Thanks,
I’ve got an oil leak on the top of my engine. Thing the part is called the oil evaporator? It’s the black plastic piece bottom left of the picture. I’ve had it off and re-sealed it a number of times but can’t stop the leak. The unit was clean inside but I got a new one anyway - I can’t see any sign of oil passing between the metal and plastic when I take it off but it keeps getting through - seemingly by the bolt at the base (right-hand side in the pic). It’s filling the recesses on it’s way down the block and stinks when I slow down with the engine hot, so need to sort and clean before I do the oil change that’s due.
Is this a common problem? What sealant should I be using? Have noticed that the dipstick is often ‘popped’ slightly too - could it be because of excess oil pressure?
Any help grately appreciated!
Thanks,