b-series oil leak help !!!


1600_dohc

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Hows things lads ive a b16a2 oil leak seems to b dripping on to the top off my exhaust mani and giving a horrible oil burning smell wen i give it stick any 1 know were it could b coming from i was thinking sump gasket failure or bocked standard oil catch can under the intake as i need help as its p@$**ng me off at this stage and leaking oil in my garden at a slow rate its a healty engine apat from dat
 
Sorry for the late reply ill try get pics i dunno were its coming from to take pics i just know it leaks onto the top off my exhaust mani
 
Check your black box /pcv take off and replace o ring ,and check oil filter and around it, should be obvious after you clean around them places and check back later that day , best to get up under the car have a good nose.
 
Check your black box /pcv take off and replace o ring ,and check oil filter and around it, should be obvious after you clean around them places and check back later that day , best to get up under the car have a good nose.
Ye ill try get it on d ramp in work just always busy is that black box and pcv easy to clean / remove ?
 
Yeah very easy, one bolt holds it in , clean around that area and you should see were the oil is coming from ,also check pcv valve cos if that is failing it can cause more pressure in the system causing oil leaks ,but thats worst case scenario, de Grease engine and replace gaskets were needed,
Good look !
 
Found d leak the catch can thing was missing a bolt and leaking under pressure
 

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That's good ,make sure you give it a good clean
Just to be sure it's sorted.
 
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