kie_dub 0 Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 I have an oil leak and i think i know where its coming from. Where the bottom of the dipstick tube goes into the engine its not held in by anything. Found this out the hard way by checking my oil and pulling both dipstick and dipstick tube out causing a right mess. Had to get underneath and find the hole (as you do lol) All was ok for a while but started getting this leak so im guessing its from here as there cant be a seal.My dads mate is a mechanic and said if i take it down on saturday he will steam clean the bottom of the engine to remove all the crap, Fit a seal around the bottom of the dipstick stem and weld a bracket on to hold the stem in place as there is nothing holding it onI Just want to know if it is ok to get this done??Cheers!!!!! :-d Link to post Share on other sites
binliner 0 Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 there should be a bracket near the top of the dipstick tube, it bolts to the lower inlet manifold and at the bottom there is just a rubber o ring to seal itSteam cleaning shouldnt be a problem Link to post Share on other sites
Phat VR6 3 Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 yes dude its fine. Leave it running and cover as many sencers as you can with sandwich bags.Try and stay away from dissy/ coil and alternator Link to post Share on other sites
kie_dub 0 Posted February 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 Cheers guys, Well the car has a turbo on it so the inlet manifold has been changed so dont think he has botherd to find somewhere else to fix it to or simply forgot about it! Good times! Link to post Share on other sites
Bobtrude 0 Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 what setup do u have on your car?offtopic, but just had to ask:). Link to post Share on other sites
kie_dub 0 Posted February 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 what setup do u have on your car?offtopic' date=' but just had to ask:). [/quote']Sorry matey cant quite understand that could you re write plz Link to post Share on other sites
Ben Seabrook 4 Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 what setup do u have on your car?offtopic' date=' but just had to ask:). [/quote']Sorry matey cant quite understand that could you re write plz he wants to know what turbo set up u have matey - prob best to start a members ride post Link to post Share on other sites
Bobtrude 0 Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 what setup do u have on your car?offtopic' date=' but just had to ask:). [/quote']Sorry matey cant quite understand that could you re write plz he wants to know what turbo set up u have matey - prob best to start a members ride post Yes, thats what I was asking:). Link to post Share on other sites
kie_dub 0 Posted February 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 ah ryt lol ma bad! Ok ill start a members ride post just need some decent pictures for it and my banner. Ill get some info up when i get home hopefully! Link to post Share on other sites
kie_dub 0 Posted February 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 Update.... I got it steam cleaned, got my dipstip stem sealed into the engine and welded in place so thats all ok now, Got to wait to see if my car still looses oil. Managed to rip my bumper off on one corner aswell getting the car onto the ramp :@ luckily though it just clipped back on! but my splitter is abit naff now. thats when it is crap having a low vr! Link to post Share on other sites
Phat VR6 3 Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 Update.... I got it steam cleaned' date=' got my dipstip stem sealed into the engine and welded in place so thats all ok now, Got to wait to see if my car still looses oil. Managed to rip my bumper off on one corner aswell getting the car onto the ramp :@ luckily though it just clipped back on! but my splitter is abit naff now. thats when it is crap having a low vr! [/quote']Yep its shit. just watched an mot tester scrapping my sills on a ram :@ Said its the only car his hasn't been able to get on, i took it as a complement lol Link to post Share on other sites
kie_dub 0 Posted February 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 Update.... I got it steam cleaned' date=' got my dipstip stem sealed into the engine and welded in place so thats all ok now, Got to wait to see if my car still looses oil. Managed to rip my bumper off on one corner aswell getting the car onto the ramp :@ luckily though it just clipped back on! but my splitter is abit naff now. thats when it is crap having a low vr! [/quote']Yep its shit. just watched an mot tester scrapping my sills on a ram :@ Said its the only car his hasn't been able to get on, i took it as a complement lol pmsl yeah thats quite good i suppose in a dub way lol! Id be pissed off though. They should have them things ground level not a big piece of metal you need to get on or over Link to post Share on other sites
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