Massive oil leak

Armymick · 2nd February 2023, 10:25

Cdti with 205k auto 2005 gave up Monday with massive pool of engine oil underneath.AA man says it was the gasket where the oil cooler filter sits the garage says it was a blocked breather and because the high pressure the car is scrapped. Any ideas from the members before it goes to scrap.

bsafly · 2nd February 2023, 12:19

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Originally Posted by Armymick

Cdti with 205k auto 2005 gave up Monday with massive pool of engine oil underneath.AA man says it was the gasket where the oil cooler filter sits the garage says it was a blocked breather and because the high pressure the car is scrapped. Any ideas from the members before it goes to scrap.

I would get a second opinion, sounds like the garage don’t want the job/can’t be bothered.
Get the car to someone who knows MGR products well and see what they say.
Most likely to be a gasket or possibly blown out oil seal if the breather is blocked.
Best to check and get a reliable diagnosis before making a decision.

Number 6 · 2nd February 2023, 15:16

Exactly what BSAFly says. get someone who knows what they are talking about.

Armymick · 2nd February 2023, 16:59

I have removed the bottom cover cleaned it all off then fitted a new oil filter and new oil. Ran it up to mid point on the temp gauge no oil warning light. Can’t see any leakage from any obvious pipes or things spinning whilst underneath it.
Is it possible that it has fixed itself? If a blockage has blown away is it possible that it has re-sealed itself or am I clutching at straws here?

dave lincs · 2nd February 2023, 18:10

Run engine and pull dipstick out while running if oil comes out of tube simple PCV filter blocked 30 minutes and new filter it's fixed

bl52krz · 2nd February 2023, 20:06

What Dave says above If it has done that many miles and the Pcv filter has never been changed, I bet it is like a black Cotton wheel, and as hard..While you are at it you may as well change the air filter which is in the same area.

Mike Noc · 2nd February 2023, 22:15

Change the PCV - if you fit the vortex type you won't have to worry about it blocking again.

Arctic · 2nd February 2023, 22:41

Hi Michael.
have a good read of the thread below even though most photos are missing

https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...d.php?t=108032

Armymick · 13th February 2023, 19:29

Well thanks to the club my beloved cdti has made it to 206,000 miles. Yes a black cotton reel PCV filter to blame ten quid and a couple of hours and she back on the road avoiding the scrappy as was advised by the AA and garages.
So big thanks

FLYING BANANA · 13th February 2023, 20:19

Well done saving the car.

2nd February 2023, 10:25	#1
Armymick Newbie 75 cdti saloon Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Deal Posts: 19 Thanks: 5 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Massive oil leak Cdti with 205k auto 2005 gave up Monday with massive pool of engine oil underneath.AA man says it was the gasket where the oil cooler filter sits the garage says it was a blocked breather and because the high pressure the car is scrapped. Any ideas from the members before it goes to scrap.

2nd February 2023, 15:16	#3
Number 6 This is my second home Rover 75 tourer Club CD/Limo Tints Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Meneac Posts: 6,759 Thanks: 5,007 Thanked 1,609 Times in 869 Posts	Exactly what BSAFly says. get someone who knows what they are talking about. __________________ ] "I started out with nothing, and Ive still got most of it left!"

2nd February 2023, 16:59	#4
Armymick Newbie 75 cdti saloon Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Deal Posts: 19 Thanks: 5 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Thanks I have removed the bottom cover cleaned it all off then fitted a new oil filter and new oil. Ran it up to mid point on the temp gauge no oil warning light. Can’t see any leakage from any obvious pipes or things spinning whilst underneath it. Is it possible that it has fixed itself? If a blockage has blown away is it possible that it has re-sealed itself or am I clutching at straws here?

2nd February 2023, 20:06	#6
bl52krz This is my second home Rover 75 cdt club + Rover 2.5 KV6 Conni SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11,394 Thanks: 6,587 Thanked 2,262 Times in 1,729 Posts	What Dave says above If it has done that many miles and the Pcv filter has never been changed, I bet it is like a black Cotton wheel, and as hard..While you are at it you may as well change the air filter which is in the same area. __________________ Great Barr, Birmingham. Last edited by bl52krz; 2nd February 2023 at 20:11..

2nd February 2023, 22:41	#8
Arctic Give to Learn Freelander 2 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: West Midlands Posts: 18,717 Thanks: 1,155 Thanked 6,407 Times in 3,874 Posts	Hi Michael. have a good read of the thread below even though most photos are missing https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...d.php?t=108032 __________________ Arctic Givology Learn to Give Everything is Achievable ad altiora tendo. Check out our Nano meet dates http://www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk/ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/index.php?thepage=howto " You do the work , we supply the expertise "

2nd February 2023, 18:10	#5
dave lincs Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Louth Posts: 1,420 Thanks: 380 Thanked 986 Times in 476 Posts	Run engine and pull dipstick out while running if oil comes out of tube simple PCV filter blocked 30 minutes and new filter it's fixed

2nd February 2023, 22:15	#7
Mike Noc This is my second home Rover 75 CDT Manual Connoisseur SE, Rover 75 CDT Automatic Connoisseur SE & a Freelander Td4. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hampshire Posts: 11,550 Thanks: 3,470 Thanked 3,119 Times in 2,247 Posts	Change the PCV - if you fit the vortex type you won't have to worry about it blocking again.

13th February 2023, 19:29	#9
Armymick Newbie 75 cdti saloon Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Deal Posts: 19 Thanks: 5 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Big thanks to everyone back on the road! Well thanks to the club my beloved cdti has made it to 206,000 miles. Yes a black cotton reel PCV filter to blame ten quid and a couple of hours and she back on the road avoiding the scrappy as was advised by the AA and garages. So big thanks

13th February 2023, 20:19	#10
FLYING BANANA Moderator/Club Shop MG ZT 1.8t+. No.3 of 4 in Sunspot Yellow & Ford Fiesta in Black. Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rattler Farm Posts: 22,568 Thanks: 9,270 Thanked 15,645 Times in 6,806 Posts	Well done saving the car. __________________ 233,431. That’s our second meet done, no.3 next weekend. onen hag oll