Oil Leak on a 190

The_Monk · 12th June 2009, 20:52

I have what appears to be an oil leak from somewhere in the top part of the engine compartment. The bottom of the engine is covered after I removed the undertray to change the engine mount. I can not see where it is leaking but is there anywhere common on the 190s? I tried a search and it brought up nothing. Am I about to go bankrupt??

Going to be ringing Mr Lates on Monday to see when he can fit me in.

The_Monk · 13th June 2009, 09:51

no one got any ideas

T-Cut · 13th June 2009, 09:59

The push-in seals on the ends of the camshaft housings are a common place for oil leaks.

TC

The_Monk · 13th June 2009, 19:02

Thanks

Had another look around the engine bay and it looks like the thermostat housing is leaking. Annoying to say the least!

T-Cut · 13th June 2009, 20:21

But that doesn't leak oil.

TC

courier118 · 13th June 2009, 20:24

Im now confused.com,thought it was oil leak?

The_Monk · 13th June 2009, 20:54

There is coolant in the V which suggests Thermostat housing, and oil on the bottom of the engine. Checked the levels of both and they both seem ok but the car isn't being used now until looked at.

Chilljohn · 14th June 2009, 15:16

check the balance vis motor isnt leaking it i had an oil leak like urs and it turn out hte vis motor needed to be niped up

worht a look

Lates · 14th June 2009, 22:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by The_Monk

There is coolant in the V which suggests Thermostat housing, and oil on the bottom of the engine. Checked the levels of both and they both seem ok but the car isn't being used now until looked at.

Stat leaks will result on the lost fluids collecting around the oil filter area.
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The_Monk · 16th June 2009, 13:50

Car has had to go somewhere very local as i'm superglued in at work at the moment. Hopefully I wont regret it. Thanks for the offer of the call Lates.

12th June 2009, 20:52	#1
The_Monk I really should get out more....... - Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 2,586 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Oil Leak on a 190 I have what appears to be an oil leak from somewhere in the top part of the engine compartment. The bottom of the engine is covered after I removed the undertray to change the engine mount. I can not see where it is leaking but is there anywhere common on the 190s? I tried a search and it brought up nothing. Am I about to go bankrupt?? Going to be ringing Mr Lates on Monday to see when he can fit me in.

14th June 2009, 15:16	#8
Chilljohn Posted a thing or two MG HS PHEV Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Worksop Posts: 1,576 Thanks: 58 Thanked 80 Times in 75 Posts	check the balance vis motor isnt leaking it i had an oil leak like urs and it turn out hte vis motor needed to be niped up worht a look __________________ John Free enable of digital speedo readout on message centre (takes 2 mins) Free Vis motor testing, via obd port courtesy of my delphi so no need to take anything apart, along with free code scan including abs and airbag message me for details

13th June 2009, 09:51	#2
The_Monk I really should get out more....... - Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 2,586 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	no one got any ideas

13th June 2009, 09:59	#3
T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,753 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	The push-in seals on the ends of the camshaft housings are a common place for oil leaks. TC

13th June 2009, 19:02	#4
The_Monk I really should get out more....... - Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 2,586 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Thanks Had another look around the engine bay and it looks like the thermostat housing is leaking. Annoying to say the least!

13th June 2009, 20:21	#5
T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,753 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	But that doesn't leak oil. TC

13th June 2009, 20:24	#6
courier118 Loves to post MG ZT 190+ Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Newcastle under Lyme Posts: 305 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Im now confused.com,thought it was oil leak?

13th June 2009, 20:54	#7
The_Monk I really should get out more....... - Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 2,586 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	There is coolant in the V which suggests Thermostat housing, and oil on the bottom of the engine. Checked the levels of both and they both seem ok but the car isn't being used now until looked at.

16th June 2009, 13:50	#10
The_Monk I really should get out more....... - Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 2,586 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Car has had to go somewhere very local as i'm superglued in at work at the moment. Hopefully I wont regret it. Thanks for the offer of the call Lates.