Hi Folks

I have a minor oil leak, I think I know where it's coming from but open to suggestions:

I think it is coming from this cover thingo here (oil around nut)
http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/6438/1004193mk8.th.jpg (http://img515.imageshack.us/my.php?image=1004193mk8.jpg)

Then running down here where the engine no. is stamped
http://img245.imageshack.us/img245/6517/1004195xg1.th.jpg (http://img245.imageshack.us/my.php?image=1004195xg1.jpg)

And dripping off this nut here onto the metal rail
http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/4879/1004197yg2.th.jpg (http://img204.imageshack.us/my.php?image=1004197yg2.jpg)

Would appreciate any feedback

cheers
Blake

Yep, that looks like the front head end plug, they are known to leak. From memory, there is an 'O' ring seal behind the flange. Remove the plate and renew the 'O' ring.

Pablo

Yep, that looks like the front head end plug, they are known to leak. From memory, there is an 'O' ring seal behind the flange. Remove the plate and renew the 'O' ring.

Pablo

Pablo

Thanks HEAPS!

I'll let you know when I've done it

cheers
Blake

All done

JUST enough clearance to remove the top bolt and remove the plug. The O-ring was rock hard and broke apart like plastic when removed. Washed down the engine and went for a 10k highway drive. Not a weep of oil. I think we fixed it Pablo.

Thanks very much once again

Blake

O-Ring Cyl 1 (end plug)
P/N MN176208 $3.75 inc GST
Zupps Mitsubishi Parts Aspley, Brisbane.
Fitting time 15 munutes. Tools: 12mm-open ended spanner.

My TF

that last part where you listed the tools used the price of the part and the part number is great saves the next person going i know someone has done this but how much and how hard will it be etc Top stuff thanks mate

Cheeriioo

My TF

that last part where you listed the tools used the price of the part and the part number is great saves the next person going i know someone has done this but how much and how hard will it be etc Top stuff thanks mate

Cheeriioo

Trinedy

My pleasure man

cheers
Blake

Good on yer there My TF, a little bit of simple follow up as you have done will encourage some of the other less experienced boys to 'have a go'.

Cheers, Pablo:bowdown:

i think i may have this issue also.i have a minor oil leak somewhere.. i can smell it.. . where exactly is it?? i would do it today.. however its now after 12 and as far as i know mitsi spares shuts as 12.. so it might be a monday job.. but some help would be greatly appreciated..

also.. where would the leak be if when i pulled my leads off spark plug 1, there is oil around the top (not in the spark plug champer itself, but where it seals at the top).. i noticed it the other day when i was checking a few things..

cheers..

David

Hi David

Look about two inches to the right of the oil filler and down the side a bit. There is a diamond-shaped cover held in with two bolts. Go buy the o-ring first, remove this cover and simply replace the o-ring. There is just enough clearance between the top bolt and the water pump return to get the top bolt loose and the plug cover off with a bit of a jiggle. See my first pic in the op

**By the way pull out the air intake snorkel to gain much better access**

cheers
Blake

thanks mate.. much appreciated.. will go have a look and see how it goes..

**edit**

after haveing a look and finding it.. i dont think its that.. there is way too much crap around for it just to be that.. i think it may be the rocker cover gasket, which would then explain why there is oil around the top of the leads where is goes into the spark plugs.. yet another problem i have to solve:rant: :rant:

thanks mate.. much appreciated.. will go have a look and see how it goes..

**edit**

after haveing a look and finding it.. i dont think its that.. there is way too much crap around for it just to be that.. i think it may be the rocker cover gasket, which would then explain why there is oil around the top of the leads where is goes into the spark plugs.. yet another problem i have to solve:rant: :rant:

David what a bummer.

Hope someone can help. Might be time open a new thread mate and ask for help from those more expeirenced. Give your engine a good wash and have another look in a day or two.

Hope its nothing major

best wishes
Blake

Hi people

I've been driving it around and still no oil leak. Looks like its fixed! Can't say the same for the fuel tank though....

Hi Folks

I have a minor oil leak, I think I know where it's coming from but open to suggestions:

I think it is coming from this cover thingo here (oil around nut)
http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/6438/1004193mk8.th.jpg (http://img515.imageshack.us/my.php?image=1004193mk8.jpg)

Then running down here where the engine no. is stamped
http://img245.imageshack.us/img245/6517/1004195xg1.th.jpg (http://img245.imageshack.us/my.php?image=1004195xg1.jpg)

And dripping off this nut here onto the metal rail
http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/4879/1004197yg2.th.jpg (http://img204.imageshack.us/my.php?image=1004197yg2.jpg)

Would appreciate any feedback

cheers
Blake

UPDATE

Uh-Oh. The oil is starting to gather on the same nut again. But its no where near as bad as it was before the o-ring was replaced. Seems to be weeping from the front rocker cover near the front but it's really hard to tell for sure.

More suggestions would be a huge help.

cheers
Blake

UPDATE

Uh-Oh. The oil is starting to gather on the same nut again. But its no where near as bad as it was before the o-ring was replaced. Seems to be weeping from the front rocker cover near the front but it's really hard to tell for sure.

More suggestions would be a huge help.

cheers
Blake
This turned out to be some residue from the original problem. Another more thorough engine wash and its all good.

Blake

good to ere.... nothing worse than thinkig youve fixed a problem to only have to fix it again....:rant: lol

good to ere.... nothing worse than thinkig youve fixed a problem to only have to fix it again....:rant: lol
Gosh tell me about it...
Just make sure you keep an eye on it man.
After i had the heads done it didnt leak a single drop for 3000k's then just started pissing out like no tomorrow :s